The Student Government Association (SGA) held its Fall 2024 general elections on Sept. 18. Voting took place on RowdyLink from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., providing students with just a 12-hour window to cast their votes.
Candidates Positions
- Freshman Senator Candidates:
Mekhi Churchill, Richard Lujan, Jacob Haven, Gio Okpala, Beverly Baker, Erisa Rodriguez, Brinley Duncan, Ava Almendarez, Taiye Oyelowo, Kenny Oyelowo, Analisa Cruz and Margrete Shannon Zavala Beisert. - Sophomore Senator Candidates:
Ankita Das, Dianna Barrs and Mary Jo Paschall. - Junior Senator Candidates:
Athena Rangel, Enya Flores, Briana Miller and Micheal Valdez. - Graduate Senator Candidate:
Sydney Self. - College of Health, Community, and Policy Candidates:
Damien Guerrero, Ellise Rodriguez, Jason Rodriguez, Leena Idris and William Avalos. - College of Business Candidates:
Itzel Vela, Alexis Ayala, Andrew Creedon, Martin Maldonado, Natalia Blanco and Rayaan Khan. - College of Education and Human Development Candidates:
Angela Avila, Haley Aguilar and Reilley Davis. - College of Liberal and Fine Arts Candidates:
Arynei Nance, Chelsea Montemayor, Conor Cummings, Jennifer Miguel Orellana, Kailey Swift, Natalia Fuentes, Shawn Maki and Sophia Gomez. - University College Candidates:
Elba Jaison and Daniela Enciso.
Throughout the voting period, students could click on the blue icons next to each candidate’s name to learn more about their platforms.
SGA elections have struggled with low voter turnout in past elections. Given the limited promotion before this election, concerns about participation rates are noticed. As of now, there are no reports available regarding voter turnout or election results.
The Paisano has reached out to SGA for additional information on where students can find updates about upcoming elections and activities, as well as election results. We have yet to receive a response.
