Student Government Names 22 New Senators
Twenty-two students were named senators in the semester's campus election, with Homecoming king and queen finalists also announced.
Updated on Nov. 11, 2026 in Elections
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Student Government announced results of campus elections at Brazos Park on Tuesday, naming 22 students as senators. Finalists for Homecoming king and queen were also announced.
Why it matters
About 5,000 students voted in the semester's campus election, with many casting ballots online. The number of elected senators is similar to the current number of senators.
Around 5,000 students voted in the semester's campus election, with 22 students named senators. The breakdown between online and in-person ballots was not reported, so the exact share of in-person turnout remains unclear.
The players
Student Government
The elected student body organization at the university that represents student interests and oversees campus elections.
The details
Senators were announced college by college. In-person voting moved from the sixth floor of the library to the University Center, and construction of that building forced the relocation, contributing to a smaller in-person turnout.
Timeline
Tuesday: Senators and Homecoming finalists announced at Party After the Polls.
Saturday: Homecoming king and queen to be crowned at halftime of the men's basketball game at College Park Center.
Weekend before the start of the spring semester: New senators attend training.
Season Trajectory
The elected Senate size is similar to the current Senate, so the body's composition is holding steady rather than expanding or contracting. Turnout was shaped this semester by the University Center construction, which relocated the in-person voting site.
Students who voted online or in person helped decide the 22 new senators who will represent their college. Future voters should expect in-person voting logistics to remain affected while construction continues at the University Center.
The takeaway
The election produced a Senate of similar size to the current body, and students who want a voice in future campus decisions should watch the training and transition for the incoming senators this spring.
What happens next
Homecoming king and queen will be crowned Saturday at halftime of the men's basketball game at College Park Center. New senators will attend training the weekend before the start of the spring semester.
Further reading
For more on how campus voting is run, see Elections coverage for College Station.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Shorthorn.
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