Weaver and Baghdadchi Win Georgetown Student Election
The student ticket secured the executive seats in the recent campus-wide election.
Updated on Oct. 24, 2026 in Elections
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Zadie Weaver and Sam Baghdadchi have been elected as president and vice president of the Georgetown University Student Association. They successfully defeated the Murtaza-Mirmelli ticket in the recent vote.
Why it matters
The election results determine the future leadership of the student body government at the university. Weaver and Baghdadchi will now oversee student advocacy efforts for the coming term.
The winning ticket secured approximately 70% of the total votes cast during the election. Official results were confirmed by the GUSA Election Commission following a two-day voting period.
The players
Zadie Weaver
She is the incoming GUSA president and currently serves as chair of the policy and advocacy committee in the GUSA Senate.
Sam Baghdadchi
He is the incoming GUSA vice president and currently serves as vice chair of the dining committee and chair of the diversity fund.
GUSA Election Commission
This body is responsible for overseeing the student government election process and certifying the official vote tallies at Georgetown University.
The details
Zadie Weaver currently serves as the chair of the policy and advocacy committee in the GUSA Senate, while Sam Baghdadchi chairs the diversity fund and acts as vice chair of the dining committee. The pair won their respective roles by capturing more than double the votes of their opponents.
Timeline
Voting for the GUSA executive election began at 8 p.m. on Oct. 21, 2026.
Voting concluded and the GUSA Election Commission released the final results at 8:44 p.m. on Oct. 23, 2026.
Political Context
Opponents often raise concerns regarding the internal distribution of committee power and the specific legislative focus of GUSA leaders. Criticism frequently centers on the transparency of the Election Commission during the two-day voting window.
Students at Georgetown University can expect these new leaders to manage student advocacy and committee appointments for the upcoming term. The transition will impact how student concerns are channeled toward university administration.
The takeaway
Student government leadership shifts can significantly alter how campus initiatives are prioritized throughout the academic year. Voters and students should monitor upcoming committee announcements to see how the new executive team implements their stated policy goals.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by The Hoya.
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