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Spring 2026 General Election (Undergraduates Only)

Senate Election Opens - 9:00 am on Wednesday, April 1st
Senate Election Closes - 5:00 pm on Thursday, April 2nd

Link to the Spring 2026 General Election Ballot: Click Here

Spring 2026

Presidential Candidates (Vote for up to 1)

1	Karis E. Daskalos		Karis E. Daskalos, proud Native New Mexican, third-year Business Pre-Law student, Panhellenic VP, Pi Beta Phi member, dedicated to New Mexico.	Endorsement(s): Alpha Tau Omega BA/MD Organization Rotaract Club of UNM Something Major A Capella
2	Hope Montoya		Vote Hope Montoya for ASUNM President! Proven student leader uplifting voices and turning bold ideas into meaningful campus change. #MontoyaSalinasforASUNM	Endorsement(s): Asian American Student Association LoboTHON Pi Kappa Alpha
3	Bailey Rutherford		Hey Lobos! Vote Rutherford and Baca to empower our futures, strengthen our communities, and cultivate equitable student representation across UNM.	Endorsement(s): Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. – Tau Phi American Medical Student Association Pre-Med Association for Jotería Arts, Activism, and Scholarship Educators Rising Filipino Student Organization Honors Student Association International Studies Student Association Kappa Delta Chi Sorority, Inc. Movimiento Estudiantil Chicana/o de Aztlan National Pan-Hellenic Council Phi Iota Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Pi Lambda Chi Latina Sorority, Inc. United Greek Council World Affairs Delegation

Vice Presidential Candidates (Vote for up to 1)

1	Alana Baca		Alana, New Mexican, third-year dual-degree student, Chi Omega Early Alum, GA Executive Director, advocate for student funding.	Endorsement(s): Alpha Tau Omega BA/MD Organization Rotaract Club of UNM Something Major A Capella
2	Zoe Baca		Vote Rutherford/Baca for advocacy, empowerment, and action to ensure student-needs drive equitable policies, transparency, and meaningful change throughout UNM.	Endorsement(s): Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. – Tau Phi American Medical Student Association Pre-Med Association for Jotería Arts, Activism, and Scholarship Educators Rising Filipino Student Organization Honors Student Association International Studies Student Association Kappa Delta Chi Sorority, Inc. Movimiento Estudiantil Chicana/o de Aztlan National Pan-Hellenic Council Phi Iota Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Pi Lambda Chi Latina Sorority, Inc. United Greek Council World Affairs Delegation
3	Owen Salinas		Vote Owen Salinas for ASUNM Vice President! Dedicated leader amplifying student voices and turning ideas into action. #MontoyaSalinasforASUNM	Endorsement(s): Asian American Student Association Interfraternity Council LoboTHON Pi Kappa Alpha

Senate Candidates (Vote for up to 10)

1	Johnny Young III		Johnny Young III's a determind student who values education, creativity, culture, community, and growth, striving to make a positive impact.	Endorsement(s): Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. – Tau Phi International Studies Student Association National Pan-Hellenic Council Phi Iota Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Powerful Movement of Educated Sistas
2	James C. Stevens		I hope to, as a student of the school of engineering represent my peers as part of the ASUNM Senate.	Endorsement(s): Interfraternity Council Pi Kappa Alpha
3	Mia Sisneros		Hi Lobos! As an ELL graduate, I am excited to run for senate to advocate for meaningful change in UNM.	Endorsement(s): American Medical Student Association Pre-Med Asian American Student Association BA/MD Organization Filipino Student Organization Phi Iota Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Rotaract Club of UNM Something Major A Capella
4	Nathaniel Steen		I'm a physics student dedicated to representing student voices, improving resources and overall community on campus.	Endorsement(s): Interfraternity Council Phi Iota Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Pi Kappa Alpha
5	Sophia DeGroot		I am a freshman at UNM, studying political science and economics. Striving towards community building, advocacy and representation. #Sophia4Senate	Endorsement(s): BA/MD Organization Something Major A Capella
6	Santiago Lopez		I am a freshman and a active ASUNM Senator that wants to be the voice for all UNM students.	Endorsement(s): Interfraternity Council Phi Iota Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
7	Aidan Walls		Aidan Walls is a 2nd year student who is excited to shake up ASUNM	Endorsement(s): American Medical Student Association Pre-Med Asian American Student Association Esports (UNM) Filipino Student Organization International Studies Student Association Phi Iota Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Rotaract Club of UNM World Affairs Delegation
8	Logan Monzo		Hello, my name is Logan Manzo, and my goal is to promote and empower the students of UNM.	Endorsement(s): American Medical Student Association Pre-Med Asian American Student Association Filipino Student Organization Phi Iota Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Rotaract Club of UNM
9	Leticia Diaz		I am Leticia Diaz, a Political Science and Spanish major with a minor in Honors.	Endorsement(s): Asian American Student Association BA/MD Organization Esports (UNM) International Studies Student Association Phi Iota Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Rotaract Club of UNM Something Major A Capella World Affairs Delegation
10	Amara Ortiz		Amara Ortiz is a first-year Business Administration major passionate about sports, design, and advocating for student voices at UNM.	Endorsement(s): Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. – Tau Phi American Medical Student Association Pre-Med Asian American Student Association BA/MD Organization Filipino Student Organization National Pan-Hellenic Council Phi Iota Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Powerful Movement of Educated Sistas Rotaract Club of UNM Something Major A Capella
11	Jonah Bearden		Student leader studying marketing as well as housing and affordability policies, goal to slash student insecurities for maxiumum equity.	Endorsement(s): Alpha Tau Omega American Medical Student Association Pre-Med Asian American Student Association Filipino Student Organization Interfraternity Council Pi Kappa Alpha Rotaract Club of UNM ‘UNM’ College Democrats

Spring 2026 Senate Election Application Packet - Click Here
Due by 5:00pm on 3/9/26

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Questions? - election@unm.edu