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Voting 101: WP SGA Elections

To aid students in making informed voting decisions and to become familiar with the voting process.

SGA Elections

Student Government Association 

William Paterson University

The Voice of the Students

Information on nominations for SGA Senators on all Committees:

Click Here for information about each of the committees and their roles in SGA!

Click Here to submit your nomination form or to cast your Ballot on Pioneer Life!

On Pioneer Life scroll down to "Campus Links", to access the Nomination Form.

How to nominate yourself or a friend for the SGA!

 

The Student Government Association (SGA) 2023-24!

President

Teddy Lockhart

Executive Vice President

Na'seyah Coley

Public Relations

Vice President: Kyle Bautista

Senators: 

Student Life

Vice President: Sehaj Osan

Senators:

Academic Affairs

Vice President: Sowmya Kovvuri

Senators: 

Judicial Review Board

Vice President: Ezekiel Frasier

Senator: 

Allocations

Vice President: Ariadna Giraldo

Senator: 

 

* Please note that anyone running for a senator position MUST receive a MINIMUM of 25 votes to be elected. E-board positions MUST receive a MINIMUM of 50 votes to be elected (this holds true for any write ins as well). *

 

Go to: https://wpunj.campuslabs.com/engage/

Scroll down to ‘Campus Links’ to vote!

If you have any questions please contact Donna Minnich-Spuhler at minnichspuhlerd@wpunj.edu or Jaime Oyola at oyolaj@wpunj.edu or DM the SGA on Instagram @wpu.sga.

 


 

Are you interested in making a difference?   

Would you like your student voice to be heard?   

Do you want to be a part of student governance?    

Then, consider running for a position within the Student Government Association (SGA)!  

The purpose of the Student Government Association is to identify, understand, and promote the interest and welfare of the student body by providing a means through which members may express themselves effectively.  

  

SGA Election Timelines  

Nomination Period:9/11-9/14 (Fall Semester)

Promotion of Candidates (upon approval): 9/15-9/18

Voting in SGA Elections: 9/18-9/21

All campaigning material MUST be taken down no later than 48 hours after the polls have closed. 

Learn More About SGA Positions & Committees with our SGA Cheat Sheets! 
  
Open Senator Positions: (GPA required at time of election 2.5)  

  

Link to submit SGA Nomination Form: 

(Use https://wpunj.campuslabs.com/engage/ if the above link doesn’t work) 

SGA Election Guidelines

Check out the Student Government Association Page, Clubs and Orgs, and Events all on Pioneer Life! 

If you have any questions please contact Donna Minnich-Spuhler at minnichspuhlerd@wpunj.edu or Jaime Oyola at oyolaj@wpunj.edu or DM the SGA on Instagram @wpu.sga.

How to Vote on Pioneer Life

SGA Constitution

This Constitution serves as the governing document for the WP SGA. It outlines the role of the SGA in William Paterson governance, the powers & duties of the SGA, the responsibilities of officers and representatives, and the overall structure and procedures of the SGA.

SGA on Pioneer Life

Access the SGA Pioneer Life Portal and find upcoming and past SGA sponsored events, contact information for SGA representatives, and photo albums of SGA activities.

SGA Election Guidelines

The SGA election Guidelines provide information about eligibility for running for an SGA elected position as well as campaign guidelines and voting procedures.

SGA Website