Editor’s note: Candidates are listed in alphabetical order of the presidential candidate’s last name.
Filing for Student Government elections began Monday and will continue through Wednesday, Feb. 23.
Three separate tickets for SG president and vice president filed their campaigns together Monday.
SG Senate Speaker Pro Tempore Aaron Caffarel and University Center for Advising and Counseling Sen. Alli Robison filed for president and vice president, respectively.
“We see so much room for improvement,” Caffarel said. “We feel we could have strong leadership.”
Robison emphasized the passion behind her and Caffarel’s campaign, saying whatever they lack in experience, they make up for with passion.
College of Humanities and Social Sciences Sen. David Jones filed for president and SG First Year Experience Assistant Director Kacey Brister will be Jones’ running mate.
“LSU has given me so many opportunities,” Jones said. “The time is coming where we need to define the future of the University.”
Brister also said she and Jones will focus on “making this a great University, not only for now, but also for the future.”
UCAC Sen. Cody Wells and SG Director of Student Outreach Kathleen Bordelon also filed for president and vice president.
“We want every student to feel like they’re a member of Student Government,” Wells said.
Bordelon said she and Wells will stress the importance of the SG president and vice president being relatable to students.
Billy Wright, SG commissioner of elections, said he looks forward to the elections.
“Go vote for them,” Wright said. “They’re all passionate about LSU.”
The election still has time to expand. Additional tickets can file to run for office in the Live Oak Lounge on Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
SG President J Hudson endorsed the filing process by asking all SG members to post their Facebook picture as the “Geaux Vote” election filing flier.