Villanova’s Student Government Association (SGA) is holding its annual election this week, which runs through Wednesday, April 10. Students have until the end of the day to cast their votes.
Students can access their ballot either through the link emailed to them on April 9 or through the SGA website. Every student can only vote once.
There is a variety of different positions up for election for the 2024-2025 academic year. These include Student Body President, Student Body Vice President, Class Senators (for every class except the Class of 2024), Arts Senators, School of Business Senators, Engineering Senator, Nursing Senator and Science Senator.
The election serves as an opportunity for students’ voices to be heard within the Villanova community.
“Students should vote in the SGA election to select who they believe are the most qualified, experienced, hard-working and knowledgeable to represent the Villanova University undergraduate student body,” current Student Body Vice President and Student Body President candidate Dean Millard said. “Every vote counts, and the students decide who they want to serve as student leaders. SGA values the input and engagement from the students we represent.”
Overall, SGA elections are open as of now, with a slimmer than expected selections of candidates. For Student Body President and Vice President, only Millard and VP Aleco Zeppos remain in the race, with the only other choice on the ballot to abstain from voting for the two. For Class of 2025 Senator, two rising seniors – Simran Mishra and Brian Messalti – are running while Class of 2027 has three rising sophomores – Sidney Mbah, Carter Ralston and Cristina McNish – in the race. Class of 2026, however, is currently vacant as no candidates declared themselves for the position
For Engineering and Science Senators, the candidates are running unopposed, as Chris Koobatian and Mike Whaley respectively are running for the positions with no opponent against either. For the Arts position, two candidates entered the race as Kara McGoldrick and Jenna Angelini are running for the seat.
Voting will remain open until today, April 10, at noon. Villanovans can cast votes online at https://www.villanovasga.org/.
