The 2025 SGA election results have been announced, with Faith Geistweidt elected as student body president and Crispus Ankomah as graduate vice president. The leadership will prioritize transparency and student engagement, aiming to introduce incentives for senators. The new term will begin on May 1, featuring a diverse array of elected senators across colleges.
The Student Government Association (SGA) at Texas Tech University announced the results of its 2025 elections via a live stream on Thursday afternoon. Following a temporary shutdown on Wednesday, the election results unveiled Crispus Ankomah as the newly elected graduate vice president, marking the only contested executive position this year.
Faith Geistweidt, a junior majoring in agriculture and applied economics from Fredericksburg, was elected as the student body president in an uncontested race. Her administration will prioritize transparency between the SGA and the student body, emphasizing the importance of communicating SGA activities through social media. Geistweidt believes that enhancing awareness of SGA initiatives is crucial for student engagement.
Geistweidt also outlined a key focus for Internal Vice President-elect Madeline Clark: improving senator retention and recruitment within the SGA. They aim to introduce incentives for student senators, which may include advantages such as early class registration and scholarship opportunities.
The incoming president remarked, “I think it all boils down to transparency… students need to be informed about legislation that directly impacts their lives,” highlighting the necessity for students to understand the role of the SGA in facilitating beneficial changes.
The 61st session’s term, led by Geistweidt, will officially commence on May 1. The results for other executive positions have been declared, with Jackson Bentley elected as External Vice President and Madeline Clark as Internal Vice President.
The list of newly elected senators spans various colleges, with notable representatives from each academic division including at-large and college-specific seats. Among them are Delaney Saunders, Lily Schovanec, Annabelle Bennett, and Taylor Russo, among others.
The SGA 2025 election has resulted in a leadership team focused on transparency and student engagement. Faith Geistweidt aims to enhance communication through social media while addressing senator retention. The administration plans to implement incentives to foster participation. The newly elected representatives across various academic colleges showcase a diverse governance structure committed to serving the student body.
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