Georgetown Student Groups Announced Election Tickets
Two presidential tickets have entered the race for the Georgetown University Student Association.
Updated on Oct. 8, 2026 in Elections
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Two candidate tickets have launched their campaigns for the Fall 2026 Georgetown University Student Association presidential election. Official campaigning for these executive positions opened on October 7, 2026.
Why it matters
These student elections determine the leadership responsible for university advocacy and policy initiatives. The outcome of this race will shape the student body's representation in the upcoming academic year.
The election features two tickets: Zadie Weaver and Sam Baghdadchi, and Ayesha Murtaza and Cameron Mirmelli. Executive campaigning runs from October 7 to October 20, with student voting occurring from October 21 to October 23.
The players
Zadie Weaver
She is a current GUSA senator and chair of the Policy and Advocacy Committee who previously ran for vice president in 2025.
Sam Baghdadchi
He serves as a GUSA senator and the chair of the student Diversity Fund.
Ayesha Murtaza
She currently holds a position as a GUSA senator and serves as the Social Media Chair.
Cameron Mirmelli
He is a treasurer for the Coalition of Workers Rights.
The details
The Weaver-Baghdadchi ticket features current GUSA senators Zadie Weaver, who previously ran for vice president in Fall 2025, and Sam Baghdadchi. Their opponents, Ayesha Murtaza and Cameron Mirmelli, bring experience as a senator and a treasurer for the Coalition of Workers Rights, respectively.
Timeline
October 7, 2026: Campaigning for the presidential election began.
October 14, 2026: Aspiring senators may begin their campaigns.
October 20, 2026: The window for executive campaigning ends.
October 21, 2026: Voting for the student election begins.
October 23, 2026: All voting in the election concludes.
Political Context
The opposition party or dissenting students often scrutinize the policy platforms and previous records of candidates like Weaver and Murtaza. This cycle forces a debate on the efficacy of the current student governance structure against calls for administrative reform.
Students at Georgetown will be directly impacted by the policies championed by the winning ticket regarding university advocacy. The election results will dictate who controls the GUSA funds and policy agendas for the remainder of the 2026 school year.
The takeaway
Student elections serve as a training ground for future civic engagement and institutional advocacy. Voters should examine how candidate platforms align with their own priorities regarding university policy and representation.
What happens next
Senatorial campaigning is scheduled to begin on October 14, 2026. The official voting period is set for October 21 through October 23, 2026.
Further reading
For more on local leadership contests, view the Elections section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Georgetown Voice.
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