Four students running unopposed in race
The deadline for candidacy declaration for this year’s ASUSU elections passed Feb. 3, largely determining the ballot for the Feb. 27-Mar. 1 elections. As the elections progress, The Utah Statesman will give more in-depth coverage in future issues.
This year, four candidates are running unopposed: Mariana Ochoa for Diversity vice president, Jordan Hunt for Academic Senate president, Karson Kalian for Athletics vice president and Jeremy Nef for Service vice president.
“I am very excited about the coming weeks,” said Hunt, ASUSU’s current administrative assistant. “Despite having no candidates filed against me, I am preparing my campaign. I am excited to go out and meet students. I want to ensure that I am providing the best venue for communication. Rather than looking for votes, I’m looking for needs.”
Hannah Blackburn, the current Public
Relations director for ASUSU will run for student body president against three other students.
“I believe that students want to know that they are being heard,” Blackburn said, “and that their elected officers have their best interests in mind when making decisions. I pledge to every student that my door will always be open.”
Student Body President
• Hannah Blackburn
• Adam Vail
• Smitty Hartly
• Christian Thrapp
Executive Vice President
• Ben Wilson
• Abigail Kingsford
Academic Senate President
• Jordan Hunt
Student Advocate Vice President
• Christian Orr
• Stan Watts
• Anthony “T.J.” Pratt
Programming Vice President
• Chaise Warr
• Kellen Hansen
Diversity Vice President
• Mariana Ochoa
Athletics Vice President
• Karson Kalian
Service Vice President
• Jeremy Nef
Graduate Studies Senator
• No students have applied for this position. The elections committee has extended the deadline to Friday, Feb. 10.
Student Advocate Vice President
• Keni Stuart
• Crista Sorenson
• Ashlee Diamond
Caine College of the Arts Senator
• Randy Golding
• Meg Campbell
Huntsman School of Business Senator
• Joshua Taylor
• Jeff Parker
Student Advocate Vice President
• Keni Stuart
• Crista Sorenson
• Ashlee Diamond
College of Humanities and Social Sciences Senator
• Rhett Wilkinson
• Trent Morrison
College of Education Senator
• Stephanie Romney
• Mike Rees
• Samantha Niemand
College of Engineering Senator
• Sam Tyler
• London Saxton
• Shayli Elliot
• Riley Bradshaw
• Brandon Asay
College of Natural Resources Senator
• Liz Kirkham
• Kyle Neuberger
Compiled by Megan Allen