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MONTGOMERY Ala. — AUM students can now see the full range of leadership positions made available for the upcoming election cycle for the 2026 Student Government Association elections.
“It’s a great cross section of different students coming together to make AUM a better experience for the students,” said Student Organizations Coordinator Katie Sowell.
The application emailed to all AUM students outlines executive and senate positions, offering students several opportunities to represent their peers and students may apply for both executive and legislative roles depending on their interests and academic affiliation.
Executive positions open for the 2026 election include president, vice president, treasurer, secretary, chief justice, parliamentarian and sergeant-at-arms. These roles oversee SGA operations, lead meetings and represent the student body to university administration throughout the academic year. “It’s a major step, but I never back down from responsibilities,” Alford said. “It’s been an amazing opportunity to let students come to me with questions and concerns and immediately follow those up with faculty and staff.”
Students may also apply to serve as senators representing their academic college. Three senate seats are available for each AUM college, including the College of Business, College of Education, College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, and the College of Science. College senators advocate for student concerns within their respective colleges and participate in legislation, funding decisions and campus initiatives.
Sowell added that in addition to college-based representation, several at-large senator positions are available, including seats representing dining services, graduate studies, housing, the library and the Wellness Center.
“If issues arise students are encouraged to go to SGA members. A lot of what SGA does is behind the scenes. AUM students have a bus stop in between the speech and hearing clinic that was created but of Senators’ responses. Senators bring up issues and the president works with the faculty to address these issues.” Sowell said.
Applicants are required to submit basic academic information, including their major, GPA and expected graduation date. Candidates must also respond to four short-answer questions addressing leadership style, campus involvement, interest in SGA and how they plan to serve the student body.
Completed applications, either printed or submitted via email, are due to the Office of Student Involvement and Leadership in Taylor Center Room 155 by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 25.
Additional coverage of the 2026 SGA elections, including campaign timelines and candidate features, will continue as the election process moves forward.
