Weaver and Baghdadchi to Run for GUSA Leadership
The candidate ticket will compete in the executive election beginning on October 21, 2026.
Updated on Oct. 15, 2026 in Elections
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Georgetown University students Zadie Weaver and Sam Baghdadchi are campaigning for the GUSA president and vice president offices. Voting for the executive election is scheduled to occur from October 21 to October 23, 2026.
Why it matters
The candidates seek to bypass legislative hurdles by using the executive office to influence university administration directly. They aim to reduce party restrictions and minimize bureaucratic delays for student initiatives.
Zadie Weaver is currently the GUSA chair of policy and advocacy, while Sam Baghdadchi serves as the vice chair of the GUSA Policy and Advocacy Committee.
The players
Zadie Weaver
She is a student currently serving as the GUSA chair of policy and advocacy.
Sam Baghdadchi
He is a student serving as the vice chair of the GUSA Policy and Advocacy Committee.
Georgetown Residential Assistant Coalition
This is an organization of residential assistants that has endorsed the Weaver-Baghdadchi ticket.
The details
The Weaver-Baghdadchi ticket has received an endorsement from the Georgetown Residential Assistant Coalition. Their platform includes ending legacy admissions, pursuing divestment from companies with ties to the Israeli military, and opposing university investment in the Capitol Campus.
Timeline
October 21, 2026: GUSA executive election voting opens.
October 23, 2026: GUSA executive election voting closes.
End of 2026: University selects a new dining provider.
Political Context
Opponents often argue that executive-led policy implementation bypasses the necessary legislative oversight of the GUSA senate. Critics emphasize that the GUSA senate provides essential checks and balances on university administrative relations.
Students at Georgetown University will directly determine the leadership responsible for negotiating policy changes with the university administration. This election could dictate future campus stances on issues like legacy admissions and campus investment.
The takeaway
The candidates are prioritizing executive action to expedite policy goals that have previously stalled in the senate. Voters should evaluate these policy positions ahead of the October 21 polling date.
What happens next
Voting opens for the GUSA executive election on October 21, 2026, and concludes on October 23, 2026.
Further reading
For more information on student governance, visit the Elections section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Hoya.
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