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The Undergraduate Student Government (USG) Tempe elections at Arizona State University are underway, with four executive tickets announced for voting on March 26 and 27. The executive ticket includes three positions: president, vice president of service, and vice president of policy. The candidates running for the presidency are Mason DoVico, Navigna Reddy Gangumalla, Naina Misra, and Harsh Vaishya, each with a focus on diversity, student representation, inclusivity, and international student support, respectively.
Elections for ASU’s Undergraduate Student Government Tempe Moving Forward
ASU’s Undergraduate Student Government Tempe (USGT) elections have taken off, with four executive tickets starting their campaigns. Voting is open from March 26 through March 27. The USG serves as the voice of the Sun Devils to the University administration, state Legislature, and Arizona Board of Regents and advocates for student rights.
USGT Executive Ticket Positions
Each executive ticket is composed of a president, vice president of service, and vice president of policy. Alongside USGT, the Downtown Phoenix, West Valley, and Polytechnic campuses also have executive tickets. The elections are organized by the Associated Students of ASU (ASASU), and results will be declared on April 1.
USGT Presidential Candidates
Candidates participating in this cycle for the Tempe location include Mason DoVico, Navigna Reddy Gangumalla, Naina Misra, and Harsh Vaishya.
The DoVico Ticket
DoVico, with his running mates D’lijha (DJ) Jones and Maggie Ranft, focuses on advancing diversity within USGT. DoVico’s team aims to mirror ASU’s diverse student body within USG, overhaul existing bylaws, and ensure proper fund management across multiple departments. For more about their platform, click here.
The Gangumalla Ticket
Gangumalla, along with Nivesh Mukka and Anannya Reddy Gade, aim to understand student needs to enhance the University community. They target to improve support for international students and increase funding for clubs. Check out their platform here.
The Misra Ticket
Misra, Anirudh Manjesh, and Isaiah Murphy’s ticket focus on inclusivity and accessibility for all students. They aim to boost funding for clubs and act as a bridge for communication between students and the University. For more, click here.
The Vaishya Ticket
Harsh Vaishya, Aarthak Jindal, and Zaib Shaikh aim to make ASU more inclusive, especially for international students. They plan to implement Advocacy for Student Unity Progress Accessibility and Community Transform (ASUPACT) and “feedback boxes” around campus. Read more about their platform here.
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