Elections
Elections happen during both the Fall and Spring semester. Elections are coordinated by the Independent Elections Commission (IEC).
Fall 2026 Election: Ballot Open from April 22-April 26–Check your student email for a personal link!
Thank you for voting in the election, please see the “Get Involved” tab for information about additional Senate Seats, Committee Openings, and other opportunities!
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| Candidate Name | Position Sought | Why are you running for this position? |
| Audrey Barton | Women’s Advocacy Senator | |
| Benjamin Young | College of Engineering and Applied Sciences Senator | |
| C.J. Hagan | Undecided Major Advocacy Senator | |
| James Toberman | Vice President of Student Affairs | |
| Kyle Armstrong | College of Arts and Architecture Senator | “I’m running to continue helping College of the Arts & Architecture (CAA) students shape their experience at 51ÁÔÆæ to be the best it can be. This year as CAA senator, I began the process of establishing new lines of communication between students and the dean as well as between students and PSOA and SARUP administration. If reelected, I hope to build on that progress so all CAA student voices are heard.” |
| Levi Valentine | Vice President of Academic Affairs | “I am running for Vice President of Academic affairs to address the significant shifts we have seen in our majors and programs on campus. I believe that a flight from Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion has resulted in the downsizing, or erasure, of certain majors and education pathways such as Women’s and Gender Studies; various world language pathways; the reduction in our Ethnic Studies department, and much more. Further, over many years now, we have seen the presence and effectual power of our student governance radically decrease. I believe we need to challenge the systems on campus which disenfranchise students from their voices. It is time that the students regained their full seat at the table; we cannot be confined to “advisory to the Chancellor” based roles if we want to impart lasting change. I am seeking to address the avalanche of concerns housed under D.E.I., from financial inequality and consequential exclusion, to the systematic exclusion of marginalized voices in major decisions. In this election, I am calling on all students to stand with me and regain their seat at the table. A vote for me is a vote for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.” |
| Paul Amponsah | Vice President of Academic Affairs | |
| Sierra Lee | President | |
| Blaise Beesch | At-Large Senator | I’m running for At-Large Senator to continue working to help improve the student organization experience, particularly around grant requests, by advocating for clearer communication channels and more transparent processes. If re-elected, I will continue focusing on practical, solution-driven improvements that make it easier for students and organizations to access resources, understand systems, and succeed. Additionally, I’ve been working to strengthen student advocacy and improve how students navigate their academic experience at 51ÁÔÆæ. My work has focused on supporting students through academic processes, conflict resolution, and helping them overcome challenges with greater clarity and confidence. |
Election Cycle
Spring
The main election in which students vote in their Student Body President, Vice President of Academic Affairs, Vice President of Student Affairs, Academic Senators and Advocacy Senators. Voting occurs in April, but nominations begin in late January.
Fall
Specifically for First-Year and Transfer Students because these populations generally do not get to campus until the fall semester and they are elected in early October.