Student Elections

Spring 2026 Elections

Voting is now closed. Stay tuned for future election updates and view results below.

Spring 2026 Results

  • President Elect: Noah Schnarre
  • Vice President Elect: Jase Decota
  • Speaker of the Senate: Jaelyn Woodley
  • Academic Senators (see below)

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College of Arts and Sciences Senators

Jack Funke

Hello! My name is Josh Huebner and I am a freshman student at the University of Missouri from Troy, Missouri and I’m a double major in political science and public administration. Originally adopted from the country of Guatemala, I am running for MSA senate because I am passionate about public service and having better dialogue, advocacy and accountability within our university.

Kaden Sloan

Hi, my name is Kaden Sloan and I am a freshman majoring in Political Science and Public Administration & Policy. I am from Independence, Missouri, the home of President Harry S. Truman, and I am running for MSA Senate to ensure that every student at Mizzou has a voice. I am apart of the Civic Leadership Internship Program and I hope to translate my knowledge from that into MSA Senate.

Miles Brannam

I am a Freshman Political Science Major from Ironton, Missouri. I am active in Mizzou Model United Nation Beta Chi Omicron Honor Society. I have started attending Mizzou Chess Club's beginner nights. When not at Mizzou I love reading, hobby programming, and whittling.

Cooper Guss

Hi, my name is Cooper Guss and I am a freshman from Washington, Missouri, majoring in Biological Sciences. I enjoy being involved on campus, especially with Sustain Mizzou and the Green Tiger program. I am very interested in promoting sustainability efforts on and off campus. One of my main goals is to get more students involved in sustainable practices here at Mizzou.

College of Engineering Senators

Mirabel Schwan

My name is Mirabel Schwan and I am a junior studying Industrial Engineering. I am involved in the Engineering Student Council, Engineering Ambassadors, and the Russia Eastern Europe and Central Asia club.

Blaine Penny

I am a sophomore electrical engineering major from Sikeston, MO hoping to further explore my interest for engineering and government throughout my time at Mizzou. Currently, I am a member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and am an At-Large senator for MSA. In the upcoming years I plan to use my position in MSA to make Mizzou and Columbia as a whole a better place for the students and residents here.

College of Health and Sciences Senators

Shenell Gayle

I am a freshman Health Science major on the Pre-Med track from St. Louis, Missouri. I am actively involved in MizzouThon, Mizzou More Than 4, the First Gen Group, and serve as Secretary for North/Center Hall Council. I am passionate about student advocacy, academic success, and creating supportive spaces where all students feel represented and empowered to achieve their goals.

Missouri School of Journalism Senators

Stanley Walker

I am a Junior from Columbia, Missouri majoring in Journalism with an emphasis in Strategic Communication. I currently serve as the Co-Director of Communication for MSA Auxiliary Filling in the Space, while also being a senator for the Legion of Black Collegians, a former Summer Welcome Leader, a member of the Alumni Association Student Board, as well as a member of Sexual Education and Advocacy at Mizzou.