Texas Tech University SGA Announces 2025 Election Results

The 2025 elections for Texas Tech’s Student Government Association concluded, with Faith Geistweidt elected as student body president and Crispus Ankomah as graduate vice president. The administration aims for enhanced transparency and senator retention, with initiatives to communicate SGA activities effectively. Additional executive roles were filled, and the term will begin May 1, reflecting strong student engagement.

The Texas Tech University Student Government Association (SGA) announced the results of the 2025 elections via live stream on Thursday afternoon. In the sole contested executive position, Crispus Ankomah, a graduate student from Ghana, was elected as graduate vice president. Faith Geistweidt, a junior studying agriculture and applied economics from Fredericksburg, won the position of student body president in an uncontested race.

During her acceptance, Geistweidt emphasized her main goal for the upcoming term: ensuring transparency between the SGA, the administration, and the student body. She plans to enhance communication through social media to make information more accessible to students. “Being able to tell students what Student Government Association is doing — whether that’s the Student Senate or on the executive side — is really important for students to know,” stated Geistweidt.

With concerning levels of senator retention and recruitment reported, Geistweidt expressed that internal vice president-elect Madeline Clark will prioritize maintaining an engaged and transparent student senate. Potential incentives for student senators, such as early class registration or scholarships, were also discussed in an effort to bolster participation. “At the end of the day, if students do not know that a senator passed legislation benefiting them, then they remain unaware of the positive impacts of the SGA,” she noted.

Geistweidt and the newly elected 61st session will officially commence their term on May 1. The results of other executive roles include Jackson Bentley as External Vice President and Madeline Clark as Internal Vice President, alongside a comprehensive list of newly elected senators from various colleges and disciplines within the university.

The elections and subsequent appointments reflect an active student engagement at Texas Tech University, aiming toward a more informed and connected campus community.

The Texas Tech University SGA’s 2025 election results reveal a commitment to transparency and student engagement. Newly elected officials, including Faith Geistweidt as student body president, prioritize effective communication and retention strategies within the senate. The collaborative goals aim to foster a well-informed student body and highlight the importance of SGA initiatives. The elected senators from diverse academic programs underscore an inclusive representation for the student community.

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