Indiana University Student Government Elected New Leadership
The student congress held its first session of the 2026-27 term to fill key organizational roles.
Updated on Oct. 7, 2026 in People
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The Indiana University Student Government Congress has elected its leadership team for the 2026-27 session. The appointments were finalized during the Organizing Day meeting held at the Indiana Memorial Union.
Why it matters
Establishing a new leadership team ensures that the student congress can effectively manage campus governance and initiate committee work for the upcoming academic year.
Leo Cavinder was elected Speaker of Congress with 39 votes, while Luke Carman, Caden Walden, and Maddi Sponsel received 40, 41, and 41 votes respectively.
The players
Leo Cavinder
He was elected as the new Speaker of Congress for the 2026-27 session.
Luke Carman
He was elected to serve as the recorder for the student government congress.
Caden Walden
He was elected as the parliamentarian for the current legislative session.
Maddi Sponsel
She was elected to the position of press secretary for the congress.
Luke Saxton-Stivers
He performed the duty of swearing in the newly elected Speaker.
The details
Leadership nominations and elections took place during the first session of the new term held in the Oak Room. Following the swearing-in process, the congress prepared to begin internal committee staffing.
Timeline
October 5, 2026: The Congress held its Organizing Day meeting.
October 12, 2026: The next congressional meeting is scheduled at 7:30 p.m.
2026-27 session: The term of the newly elected student government leadership.
Market Landscape
This election follows the established annual cycle of the Indiana University Student Government Organizing Day. It formalizes the organizational structure required to manage campus student affairs for the year.
Students should prepare for potential changes in how student government initiatives are communicated or managed on campus. The appointment of new committee members in the coming week will determine which student-led policies gain traction this semester.
The takeaway
The successful election of these officers allows the congress to begin its legislative work immediately. Students interested in specific policy outcomes should watch for the upcoming appointment of committee chairs.
What happens next
Standing committee chairs and committee members are expected to be appointed within one week of the October 5 meeting.
Further reading
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