Texas Tech’s SGA announced the results for the 2025 elections, with Crispus Ankomah winning the graduate vice president position and Faith Geistweidt elected as student body president. Geistweidt aims to promote transparency and enhance communication with students, while Madeline Clark focuses on senator retention. The session officially begins on May 1.
The results of the Student Government Association’s 2025 election were revealed during a live stream on Thursday afternoon, following Texas Tech’s shutdown the previous day. Crispus Ankomah, a graduate student from Ghana, emerged victorious in the only contested executive position, winning the role of graduate vice president.
Faith Geistweidt, a junior majoring in agriculture and applied economics from Fredericksburg, was elected as the student body president in an uncontested race. She emphasized her primary goal for the term is to enhance transparency between the SGA and the student body, ensuring effective communication through convenient platforms such as social media.
Geistweidt expressed the importance of keeping students informed about SGA activities, stating, “Being able to tell students what Student Government Association is doing… I think, is really important for students to know,” she affirmed. The incoming Internal Vice President, Madeline Clark, is set to prioritize senator recruitment and retention due to diminishing numbers within SGA.
Geistweidt suggested that potential incentives for student senators might include privileges like early class registration and scholarships. She noted, “I think it all boils down to transparency,” emphasizing that students should be aware of the SGA’s initiatives that impact their daily lives, such as new facilities or services.
The official term for Geistweidt and the 61st congressional session will commence on May 1. Additional executive election results include Jackson Bentley as External Vice President and Madeline Clark as Internal Vice President.
The list of elected senators includes representatives from various colleges, ensuring diverse student representation. Notable at-large senators elected are Delaney Saunders, Emily Muehlstein, and Parker Joyce, among others.
The 2025 Student Government Association elections at Texas Tech concluded with the election of key leaders aimed at fostering transparency and connectivity with the student body. With a focus on improving senator retention and enhancing communication strategies through digital platforms, the elected officials are poised to create a more engaged and informed student community. As the new session begins on May 1, the administration looks set to implement measures that align with student needs.
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