{"id":87,"date":"2014-07-30T01:49:18","date_gmt":"2014-07-30T01:49:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/studentgov.web00wph.unity.ncsu.edu\/?page_id=87"},"modified":"2026-03-23T13:22:48","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T17:22:48","slug":"spring","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/orgs.ncsu.edu\/student-govt\/elections\/spring\/","title":{"rendered":"Spring Election"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n
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The Spring 2026 Election is now complete. You may view the page below for information from this cycle. Details about the Spring 2027 Election will be posted here once available.<\/p>\n\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n

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The Spring 2026 Election is now complete<\/span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/svg><\/span><\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n \n\n <\/div>\n\n\n <\/div>\n \n\n\n\n

Available Positions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Position<\/th>Seats Available<\/th>Eligibility<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Student Body President & Vice President<\/td>1 (joint ticket)<\/td>At least one candidate must have previously served in Student Government, either in the Presidential Cabinet or as a Student Senator.<\/td><\/tr>
Student Senate President<\/td>1<\/td>Must have attended a majority of Student Senate meetings in any session.<\/td><\/tr>
Student Body Treasurer<\/td>1<\/td>Must have prior experience in the Treasury Branch, Presidential Cabinet, or as a Student Senator.<\/td><\/tr>
Student Senator<\/td>Varies by college based on apportionment<\/a><\/td>Must be enrolled in the college or constituency they seek to represent.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
All candidates must be students in good standing with NC State University, as defined by Student Body Statutes.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Candidates<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Student Body President & Vice President Candidates<\/h2>\n <\/summary>\n

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Candidate Name<\/th>Notifications<\/th>Warnings*<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Taquan Dewberry & Ava Butler**<\/td>\u2013<\/td>Disqualified<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Lance Williams & Chloe Webster<\/td>\u2013<\/td>Withdrawn<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Zach Eddinger & Alexander Rivas<\/td>0<\/td>0<\/td><\/tr>
Knox Trask & Hubbard Stack<\/td>0<\/td>1<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
There are 4 joint tickets running for seats in this race. There is 1 seat available.
*3 warnings trigger a disqualification hearing before the Board.
**The Dewberry\/Butler campaign has been disqualified following rulings in two violation cases; however, because the ballot was finalized prior to those rulings, the ticket will still appear on the ballot, and any votes cast for it may be subject to nullification pending the final resolution of election enforcement procedures and certification of results by the Board.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n <\/p>\n <\/details>\n\n\n
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Student Senate President Candidates<\/h2>\n <\/summary>\n

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Candidate Name<\/th>Notifications<\/th>Warnings*<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Mordecai Mengesteab<\/td>0<\/td>1<\/td><\/tr>
Lalith Nandula<\/td>0<\/td>2<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
There are 2 candidates running for seats in this race. There is 1 seat available.
*3 warnings trigger a disqualification hearing before the Board.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n <\/p>\n <\/details>\n\n\n
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Student Body Treasurer Candidates<\/h2>\n <\/summary>\n

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Candidate Name<\/th>Notifications<\/th>Warnings*<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Aleena Kollu<\/td>0<\/td>1<\/td><\/tr>
Mikiya Hedgepeth<\/td>\u2013<\/td>Withdrawn<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Pranav Akki<\/td>0<\/td>1<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
There are 3 candidates running for seats in this race. There is 1 seat available.
*3 warnings trigger a disqualification hearing before the Board.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n <\/p>\n <\/details>\n\n\n
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Student Senator (College of Agriculture and Life Sciences) Candidates<\/h2>\n <\/summary>\n

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Candidate Name<\/th>Notifications<\/th>Warnings*<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Lexie Hester<\/td>0<\/td>0<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
There is 1 candidate running for seats in this race. There are 6 seats available.
*3 warnings trigger a disqualification hearing before the Board.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n <\/p>\n <\/details>\n\n\n
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Student Senator (College of Design) Candidates<\/h2>\n <\/summary>\n

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Candidate Name<\/th>Notifications<\/th>Warnings*<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Rushil Saggi<\/td>0<\/td>1<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
There is 1 candidate running for seats in this race. There are 3 seats available.
*3 warnings trigger a disqualification hearing before the Board.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n <\/p>\n <\/details>\n\n\n
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Student Senator (College of Education) Candidates<\/h2>\n <\/summary>\n

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Candidate Name<\/th>Notifications<\/th>Warnings*<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Drew Levy<\/td>0<\/td>0<\/td><\/tr>
Henry Wang<\/td>0<\/td>1<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
There are 2 candidates running for seats in this race. There are 3 seats available.
*3 warnings trigger a disqualification hearing before the Board.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n <\/p>\n <\/details>\n\n\n
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Student Senator (College of Engineering) Candidates<\/h2>\n <\/summary>\n

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Candidate Name<\/th>Notifications<\/th>Warnings*<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Orlando Lanzafama<\/td>0<\/td>1<\/td><\/tr>
RJ Taylor<\/td>0<\/td>0<\/td><\/tr>
Smriti Verma<\/td>0<\/td>0<\/td><\/tr>
Reagan Wilkinson<\/td>0<\/td>1<\/td><\/tr>
Manav Bhalla<\/td>0<\/td>2<\/td><\/tr>
Rishi Paritala<\/td>0<\/td>2<\/td><\/tr>
Joey Mattingly<\/td>0<\/td>0<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
There are 7 candidates running for seats in this race. There are 12 seats available.
*3 warnings trigger a disqualification hearing before the Board.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n <\/p>\n <\/details>\n\n\n
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Student Senator (College of Humanities and Social Sciences) Candidates<\/h2>\n <\/summary>\n

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Candidate Name<\/th>Notifications<\/th>Warnings*<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Isabella Walter<\/td>0<\/td>0<\/td><\/tr>
Kaleb Garcia<\/td>0<\/td>0<\/td><\/tr>
Davis Hollister<\/td>0<\/td>1<\/td><\/tr>
Judson Avery<\/td>0<\/td>0<\/td><\/tr>
Laniyah Joyner<\/td>\u2013<\/td>Disqualified<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Brandie Williams<\/td>0<\/td>0<\/td><\/tr>
Morgan Steiner<\/td>0<\/td>0<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
There are 8 candidates running for seats in this race. There are 8 seats available.
*3 warnings trigger a disqualification hearing before the Board.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n <\/p>\n <\/details>\n\n\n
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Student Senator (College of Natural Resources) Candidates<\/h2>\n <\/summary>\n

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Candidate Name<\/th>Notifications<\/th>Warnings*<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Paul Evans-Robinson<\/td>0<\/td>1<\/td><\/tr>
Liam Barry<\/td>0<\/td>2<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
There are 2 candidates running for seats in this race. There are 3 seats available.
*3 warnings trigger a disqualification hearing before the Board.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n <\/p>\n <\/details>\n\n\n
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Student Senator (Poole College of Management) Candidates<\/h2>\n <\/summary>\n

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Candidate Name<\/th>Notifications<\/th>Warnings*<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Caleb Homan<\/td>0<\/td>2<\/td><\/tr>
Haden Barnett<\/td>0<\/td>1<\/td><\/tr>
Adrianna Ras<\/td>0<\/td>2<\/td><\/tr>
Diya Dhananjay<\/td>0<\/td>2<\/td><\/tr>
Charlie Langley<\/td>\u2013<\/td>Disqualified<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
There are 5 candidates running for seats in this race. There are 7 seats available.
*3 warnings trigger a disqualification hearing before the Board.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n <\/p>\n <\/details>\n\n\n
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Student Senator (College of Sciences) Candidates<\/h2>\n <\/summary>\n

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Candidate Name<\/th>Notifications<\/th>Warnings*<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Emily Cepero<\/td>0<\/td>0<\/td><\/tr>
Maheera Hassan<\/td>0<\/td>0<\/td><\/tr>
Alisha Khan<\/td>\u2013<\/td>Disqualified<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Patrick Law Jr.<\/td>0<\/td>1<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
There are 4 candidates running for seats in this race. There are 6 seats available.
*3 warnings trigger a disqualification hearing before the Board.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n <\/p>\n <\/details>\n\n\n
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Student Senator (Wilson College of Textiles) Candidates<\/h2>\n <\/summary>\n

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Candidate Name<\/th>Notifications<\/th>Warnings*<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Everett Jensen<\/td>0<\/td>1<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
There is 1 candidate running for seats in this race. There are 3 seats available.
*3 warnings trigger a disqualification hearing before the Board.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n <\/p>\n <\/details>\n\n\n
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Student Senator (University College \/ Exploratory Studies) Candidates<\/h2>\n <\/summary>\n

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Candidate Name<\/th>Notifications<\/th>Warnings*<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Sydney Hayes<\/td>0<\/td>3<\/td><\/tr>
Jymeia Nobles<\/td>0<\/td>0<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
There are 2 candidates running for seats in this race. There are 3 seats available.
*3 warnings trigger a disqualification hearing before the Board.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n <\/p>\n <\/details>\n\n\n
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Student Senator (Graduate and Lifelong Education) Candidates<\/h2>\n <\/summary>\n

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Candidate Name<\/th>Notifications<\/th>Warnings*<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Frankie Frink<\/td>0<\/td>0<\/td><\/tr>
Flynn Van Fleteren<\/td>0<\/td>2<\/td><\/tr>
Jonathan Falso<\/td>0<\/td>2<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
There are 3 candidates running for seats in this race. There are 12 seats available.
*3 warnings trigger a disqualification hearing before the Board.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n <\/p>\n <\/details>\n\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n

Key Dates & Election Timeline<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Event<\/th>Date<\/th>Time<\/th>Location<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Books Open<\/s><\/td>Monday, January 12th<\/s><\/td>12:01am<\/s><\/td>–<\/s><\/td><\/tr>
Interest Meeting #1<\/s><\/td>Tuesday, January 13th<\/s><\/td>4:30pm – 5:30pm<\/s><\/td>Talley 4251<\/s><\/td><\/tr>
Interest Meeting #2<\/s><\/td>Wednesday, January 21st<\/s><\/td>7:00pm – 8:00pm<\/s><\/td>Talley 4251<\/s><\/td><\/tr>
Interest Meeting #3<\/s><\/td>Thursday, February 5th<\/s><\/td>7:00pm – 8:00pm<\/s><\/td>Talley 4251<\/s><\/td><\/tr>
Interest Meeting #4<\/s><\/td>Monday, February 9th<\/s><\/td>4:30pm – 5:30pm<\/s><\/td>Talley 4251<\/s><\/td><\/tr>
Interest Meeting #5<\/s><\/td>Wednesday, February 18th<\/s><\/td>4:30pm – 5:30pm<\/s><\/td>Talley 4251<\/s><\/td><\/tr>
Books Close<\/s><\/td>Sunday, February 22nd<\/s><\/td>11:00pm<\/s><\/td>–<\/s><\/td><\/tr>
All Candidates Meeting #1*<\/s><\/td>Wednesday, February 25th<\/s><\/td>6:00pm – 7:00pm<\/s><\/td>Talley 4280<\/s><\/td><\/tr>
All Candidates Meeting #2*<\/s><\/td>Thursday, February 26th<\/s><\/td>7:00pm – 8:00pm<\/s><\/td>Talley 4280<\/s><\/td><\/tr>
Campaign Start<\/s><\/td>Friday, February 27th<\/s><\/td>12:01am<\/s><\/td>–<\/s><\/td><\/tr>
Expense Report #1 Due<\/s><\/td>Friday, February 27th<\/s><\/td>11:59pm<\/s><\/td>–<\/s><\/td><\/tr>
Student Body Officer Debate<\/s><\/td>Monday, March 2nd<\/s><\/td>6:30pm – 9:00pm<\/s><\/td>Talley 4140<\/s><\/td><\/tr>
All Candidates Meeting Post Module Due<\/s><\/td>Tuesday, March 3rd<\/s><\/td>8:00pm<\/s><\/td>–<\/s><\/td><\/tr>
Draft Ballot Produced<\/s><\/td>Wednesday, March 4th<\/s><\/td>5:00pm<\/s><\/td>–<\/s><\/td><\/tr>
Final Ballot Produced<\/s><\/td>Friday, March 6th<\/s><\/td>5:00pm<\/s><\/td>–<\/s><\/td><\/tr>
Expense Report #2 Due<\/s><\/td>Friday, March 6th<\/s><\/td>11:59pm<\/s><\/td>–<\/s><\/td><\/tr>
General Elections<\/s><\/td>Monday, March 9th – Tuesday, March 10th<\/s><\/td>12:01am – 11:59pm<\/s><\/td>–<\/s><\/td><\/tr>
Expense Report #3 Due<\/s><\/td>Wednesday, March 11th<\/s><\/td>12:14am<\/s><\/td>–<\/s><\/td><\/tr>
General Elections – Extended Voting Period**<\/s><\/td>Thursday, March 12th<\/s><\/td>8:00am – 5:00pm<\/s><\/td>–<\/s><\/td><\/tr>
Expense Report #4 Due<\/s><\/td>Thursday, March 12th<\/s><\/td>8:15pm<\/s><\/td>–<\/s><\/td><\/tr>
Election Reveal<\/s><\/td>Thursday, March 12th<\/s><\/td>9:00pm – 9:30pm<\/s><\/td>Talley Lobby<\/s><\/td><\/tr>
Student Body President\/Student Body Vice President Election Reveal Election Reveal<\/s><\/td>Friday, March 13th<\/s><\/td>9:00pm – 9:30pm<\/s><\/td>YouTube<\/s><\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
*Failure to attend or send a representative to at least one meeting will result in disqualification from the election.
**Voting Extended: Polls Reopen 03\/12 8am-5pm<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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