On Tuesday, Sept. 16 the Quinnipiac University Student Government Association received a record-breaking number of votes in its fall election. A total of 1,713 students cast their votes for the 2025-2026 terms — as compared to last year’s 1,215 votes.
“The SGA Election committee appreciates the extensive student participation in this election, and hopes students continue to involve themselves in the Quinnipiac community,” Vice President for Public Relations MollyAnn O’Malley wrote in a press release on Sept. 16. “The committee also values the many candidates who stood for this election and applauds them for their passion and commitment.”
This is the highest number of votes cast in over a decade for a standard fall election.
“This fall’s record-breaking voter turnout shows that our students are more involved than ever in shaping campus life,” President Zachary O’Connell wrote in a statement to The Chronicle. “They’re not just choosing who will represent them, but they’re also taking an active role in making their voices heard. I hope this momentum continues and that students stay connected to the work SGA is doing to improve the Quinnipiac experience for everyone.”
Vice President for Operations Elisa DeWitt echoed O’Connell’s remarks.
“I’m so thankful to have such an amazing election committee this semester,” DeWitt wrote in a statement to The Chronicle. “This fall’s historic voter turnout shows how eager students are to get involved and have their voices heard. I think that our newly elected members will be able to build off that momentum to do amazing work in SGA.”
SGA welcomes 16 leaders to represent the Quinnipiac student body. With 259 votes, Charley Lagor was elected as the class of 2029 president.
“The first-year cabinet and I are incredibly grateful to everyone who placed their trust in us through this election,” Lagor wrote in a statement to The Chronicle. “We’re excited to get to work right away, focusing on the initiatives we campaigned on and making a meaningful impact within the student government. This is an opportunity to build something lasting for our classmates and student body, and we’re so excited to be a part of it.”
