GPSS Special Elections Announcements
On behalf of the GPSS Elections Committee, we announce the release of the Special Elections Guide for the Vice President of Finance Special Elections on May 21st. We encourage all of you to consider nominating yourself for candidacy.
Check out the guide here.
You may pre-file for candidacy using this Candidacy Form until Monday, May 19th, 5:30pm. Anyone can run from the floor for this position (nominate themselves during the Senate meeting).
Please refer to the Special Elections guide for position duties, candidacy rules, and other election information.
Please share within your networks! Any graduate student who meets candidate eligibility may run this election.
Candidates for Special Election
| Name | Resume | Statement of Objectives |
| Abhinav Bhargava | Link Here | Link Here |
| Adaora Ugwueze | Link Here | Link Here |
| Anne Rizvi | Link Here | Link Here |
| Bryan Cadena Barboza | Link Here | Link Here |
| Don Minhas | Link Here | Link Here |
| Gaurav Joshi | Link Here | Link Here |
| Hector Emanuel Delgado Diaz | Link Here | Link Here |
| Mel Gurcay-Morris | Link Here | Link Here |
| Riley Talamantes | Link Here | Link Here |
| Yi (Margaret) Hui | Link Here | Link Here |
GPSS Election 2025-26
| Election Details | Links |
| GPSS ELECTION EXECUTIVE SESSION GUIDE | Details Here |
| GPSS ELECTION COMPLAINT PROCEDURES | Details Here |
| GPSS 2025-2026 VOTERS’ GUIDE | Details Here |
| 2025-2026 GPSS OFFICER ELECTIONS FAQ | Details Here |
Candidates Information
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