Missouri Students Association 2025 Spring Presidential and Senatorial Election

Each spring semester, the undergraduate population at the University of Missouri votes to elect their new student body President and Vice President. These students will work to implement programming, student policy and oversee MSA auxiliaries to support all undergraduate students at the university. In addition, Academic Senators from each academic college will be campaigning for their peers’ votes. These students will work as Senators to serve as a voice for their academic unit in the MSA Senate. Learn more about your candidates below! 

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Your 2025 MSA Presidential Slate:

Mizzou Momentum

Logan Kuykendall and Kaylie Lineback of Mizzou Momentum are your 2025 MSA Presidential and Vice Presidential Candidates. Find their campaign on Instagram, @mizzoumomentum.

College of Arts and Sciences

Your Academic Senator Candidates from the College of Arts and Sciences

Trey Trapani

"I have served in the senate every year that I've been at Mizzou. During those, I've continuously fought for student safety, better access to public transportation, safer student housing, and better student civic engagement. If I am not elected my four cats will be very disappointed in me."

Cade Carman

"I am a freshman studying political science with an emphasis in pre-law here at Mizzou. I come from an agriculture family near Center Missouri. On campus I am involved in Sustain Mizzou and off campus I enjoy working with Habitat for Humanity."

Quentin Collins

"My name is Quentin Collins, I am currently a Sophomore in Film Studies, from Mascoutah, Illinois. I am a transfer student from Southeast Missouri State University where I was also in Student Government serving as a Senator."

College of Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources

Your Academic Senator Candidates from the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources

Ryan Alferink

"I’m Ryan Alferink, a freshman originally from Mansfield, Texas who is studying Environmental Sciences - Atmosphere within the College of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources. I am a member of the Mizzou Meteorology Club and am working on GIS projects related to population demographics within Missouri for emergency planning purposes. I am excited to work on increasing student knowledge of the vast opportunities available on campus and represent CAFNR in the Missouri Students Association Senate."

Kevin Lin

"Hello fellow senators, my name is Kevin Lin and my hometown is Irvine, California. I am a sophomore majoring in environmental science and this is my second semester serving as an At-Large senator. This semester, I am stoked to run for academic senator and represent CAFNR."

Caleb Simpson

"Caleb Simpson is currently a first-year student from Springfield, Missouri, majoring in Agribusiness - Public Policy. After graduation plans to obtain a JD and work in government affairs with an agricultural group. Simpson was active as Missouri FFA State Vice President but remains involved in campus organizations. Caleb wants to leave this campus having made students feel that, no matter their interests, they have a place and role at Mizzou. Go Tigers!"

Trulaske College of Business

Your Academic Senator Candidates from the Trulaske School of Business

Alex Duckwitz

"Alex is an Accounting Major from Smithville, Missouri! He is currently serving as the Fiscal Chair of the MSA Senate and is looking forward to facilitating an open and collaborative process in setting the 2025-2026 budget. Outside of MSA, he is a member of the Cornell Leadership Program, and is involved with Collegiate DECA, Collegiate FBLA, and the Association of Accounting Students."

Pb Branson

"I am a Junior studying Management and Economics. I am currently in my 6th semester as a senator for MSA. I have helped with a lot of different projects in MSA involving sustainability, internal simplifications, and most importantly financial efficiency. MSA is in charge of spending a big penny of student money and I want to make sure that money is spent responsibly and effectively."

Harrison Lingle

"Harrison Lingle is a sophomore accounting major from St. Louis. He is deeply involved on campus through his fraternity, Sigma Chi, Marching Mizzou, and the business organization Student CPT, where he serves as the Director of Community Relations and Development."

College of Engineering

Your Academic Senator Candidates from the College of Engineering

Justin Sills

"Hello everyone! My name is Justin Sills, and I am a Senior Computer Science student from St Louis Missouri. I have been an active member of YDSA (Young Democratic Socialists of America) for three years, and am a proud member of the LGBTQ community. I prioritize action over words, and I hope to bring that energy into a position as MSA senator."

Trey Watson

"Hey! My name is Trey Watson, and I am running for Academic Senator for the College of Engineering! I am a sophomore from St. Louis, Missouri studying Electrical Engineering and Economics. I am also a current member of Beta Theta Pi, where I serve on their executive board."

Colby Mueller

"Hello. I am a sophomore dual majoring in Computer Engineering and Economics. I am from Excelsior Springs Missouri and am involved in the Greek fraternity Beta Theta Pi and clubs."

Drew Watson

"Hello, I am a current sophomore double majoring in Electrical Engineering and Economics and am from Saint Louis, Missouri. My involvement in campus ranges from clubs to Greek life, as I am member of Beta Theta Pi."

Ben Boyack

"Hello! My name is Benjamin Boyack and I am a Junior Chemical Engineering Student here at Mizzou. As an academic senator representing the College of Engineering, I plan to represent the entire college and every major in a positive light and create projects and plans for growing the University's Engineering program to the best of my ability. Thank you for giving me this opportunity, and feel free to reach out to me through email if you have any concerns you would like me to address."

Missouri School of Journalism

Your Academic Senator Candidates from the Missouri School of Journalism

Cooper Ten Bruin

"Hi! I am Cooper Ten Bruin, a journalism major with an emphasis in television and a minor in political science. I am from McHenry, Illinois, and am a sophomore here at MU. I am actively trying to start a Taylor Swift club here on campus and was a Journalism Academic Mentor last year."

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