Georgetown Students to Vote in GUSA Executive Election
Students will head to the polls from October 21 to October 23 to select their next GUSA executive leadership team.
Updated on Oct. 16, 2026 in Elections
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Georgetown University students are set to vote for a new GUSA executive ticket between October 21 and October 23, 2026. Two pairs of candidates are competing to address student life, labor rights, and institutional transparency.
Why it matters
The election is critical for shaping student advocacy, as the winning team will wield executive power to implement policies and oversee university contracts. Candidates are prioritizing outreach to bridge internal divides and protect the rights of student and labor groups.
The 2025 executive election recorded a 37 percent voter turnout among the student body. The outcome of this year's race will influence university operations, including a pending dining contract selection scheduled to begin in July 2027.
The players
Zadie Weaver
She is a student candidate for the GUSA executive ticket focusing on student life protections.
Sam Baghdadchi
He is a student candidate for the GUSA executive ticket emphasizing the removal of campus social gathering restrictions.
Ayesha Murtaza
She is a student candidate running for GUSA executive office with a primary platform of increasing government transparency.
Cameron Mirmelli
He is a student candidate for the GUSA executive ticket supporting efforts to improve executive and senate relations.
The details
The race features two tickets: Zadie Weaver and Sam Baghdadchi, who are focusing on student life protections and social gathering restrictions, and Ayesha Murtaza and Cameron Mirmelli, who are campaigning on GUSA transparency and senate relations. Both tickets have pledged support for a non-binding referendum regarding the university's Just Employment Policy.
Timeline
Fall 2025: Student Neighborhood Assistance Program contacts doubled.
Oct. 21-23, 2026: Students will vote for GUSA executive tickets.
July 2027: New dining contract begins at Georgetown.
Political Context
Opposing advocacy groups are expected to challenge the candidates on the feasibility of their proposed executive powers regarding the Just Employment Policy. Critics may argue that student government influence is limited compared to the university administration's primary decision-making authority.
Students should prepare to vote during the designated three-day window to ensure their preferences influence the upcoming dining contract and social policy changes. The winning ticket will play a key role in negotiating student interests with the university as it evaluates providers like Aramark, Compass Group, or Sodexo.
The takeaway
The GUSA election serves as a pivotal moment for students to exert influence over university life and labor policies for the coming year. Voters should weigh how each ticket plans to manage the transition to a new dining provider beginning in 2027.
Further reading
Learn more about the latest developments in local campus governance on our Washington Elections page.
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