Quinnipiac University’s Student Government Association welcomes 25 students into their respective positions for the 2026-27 academic year, per an April 14 press release announcing the results.
This year, voter turnout increased 14% from the previous year for a total of 1,177 votes, according to the press release.
“The election committee and I were super happy with the increased voter turnout this Spring,” SGA Vice President for Operation and Chair of Election Committee Elisa DeWitt wrote to The Chronicle. “With five uncontested executive board elections it is expected to be a little bit slower, but all our candidates did an amazing job campaigning and getting to know the wants and needs of the student body. I cannot be prouder and more excited for this incoming senate; it’s going to be a great year.”
Current class of 2028 Senator Josh Parr received 1,081 votes to secure the position of SGA president for the upcoming school year.
“I am very excited to step into the role of President,” Parr wrote to The Chronicle. “My goals for my term are centered on support, transparency, and communication. I will work hard to make sure that every student has the space to be heard, and work my hardest to amplify those concerns and thoughts to those who can help. I understand the responsibility I am undertaking, and I promise to put my best foot forward every day to push QU forward for every student.”
Parr will follow current SGA president Zachary O’Connell, who has served in the position for the 2025-26 year.
“Serving this year as SGA President, I wanted to start by thanking you for trusting me to advocate for students’ voices across campus,” O’Connell wrote to The Chronicle. “We have taken firm stances as an organization to support and address student concerns raised to us. If there is one thing this role has shown me, it is how fortunate we are to have a student body that embodies the passion for advocacy of our campus community.”
