The Dean of Students Office is pleased to share the results of the 2025 Campus Elections. The following results have been certification by Office of Institutional Research, Analysis, and Planning Support; the results of the fee referendum elections have been approved by the Chancellor. This year's turnout was the highest since 2019. Many thanks to all members of the community who helped lead engagement efforts throughout the campaigning and voting period.
Note: Fee referendum which have passed in the campus election process at the local campus level and approved by the Chancellor must also be approved by the President of the University of California, per policy. This process has been initiated; check this website for updates.
Complaints: Per Appendix D of the Campus Elections Policy, complaints related to the elections process may be filed up to 30 working days following the announcement of the results. The final date to file a complaint is July 10, 2025.
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Number of Ballots Cast | Total Number of Possible Voters | Voter Turnout % |
| Undergraduate Voter Turnout | 5,291 | 16,864 | 31.37% |
| Graduate Voter Turnout | 453 | 1,847 | 24.53% |
| Combined Voter Turnout | 5,744 | 18,711 | 30.70% |
| Fee Number | Fee Title | Type of Fee | Applies To | Results | Outcome |
| 82 | Students for Empowerment and Accountability in Transportation Services (SEATS) | Fee Amendment | Undergrads & Grads |
Yes: 5,341 (96.44%) No: 197 (3.56%) % of students who voted: Undergrad 30.25% and Grad 23.66% |
PASSED |
| 83 | Communities and Belongings Programs Fund | New Fee | Undergrads |
Yes: 3,883 (79.13%) No: 1,024 (20.87%) % of undergraduate students who voted: 29.10% |
PASSED |
| 84 | Graduate Student Facilities Fee | Fee Increase | Grads |
Yes: 342 (78.62%) No: 93 (21.38%) % of graduate students who voted: 23.55% |
PASSED |
| 85 | Research Pathways Funding | New Fee | Undergrads |
Yes: 3,868 (80.45%) No: 940 (19.55%) % of undergraduate students who voted: 28.51% |
PASSED |
| 86 | Save UCSC Theater Arts and Dance | Fee Increase | Undergrads |
Yes: 3,915 (80.24%) No: 964 (19.76%) % of undergraduate students who voted: 28.93% |
PASSED |
| 87 | Student Government Fee Increase | Fee Increase | Undergrads |
Yes: 2,798 (59.71%) No: 1,888 (40.29) % of undergraduate students who voted: 27.79% |
DID NOT PASS |
For more information regardline the implementing regulations for fee referendum, please see the voting procedures page.
SUA Constitutional Amendment
| Proposed Amendments | Summary of Amendment | Applies To: | Results | Outcome |
| Constitution with Proposed Amendments | Summary of Amendment | Undergrads |
Yes: 4,022 (90.65%) No: 415 (9.35%) % of undergraduate students who voted: 26.31% |
PASSED |
Graduate Student Association Officer Candidates for the 2025-2026 Academic Year (Winners in each race are listed in bold font):
| Position | Candidate | Votes | Percentage |
| President | Sophie Trobitzsch | 172 | 55.48% |
| President | Ontario Alexander | 69 | 22.26% |
| President | Jerry Hernandez | 65 | 20.97% |
| Chair of the Council | Nicholas Gallagher | 279 | 97.21% |
| Vice President of Shared Governance | Melissa Chen | 148 | 53.05% |
| Vice President of Shared Governance | Gabrielle Peñaranda | 128 | 45.88% |
| Secretary/Webmaster | Jerry Hernandez* | 122 | 45.19% |
| Secretary/Webmaster | Melissa Chen | 144 | 53.33% |
| Solidarity Officer | TBA |
Note: Melissa Chen has been elected to and accepted the position of Vice President of Shared Governance;
Jerry Hernandez is elected as the Secretary/Webmaster.
Student Union Assembly (SUA) Officer Election Results for the 2025-2026 Academic Year (Winners in each race are listed in bold font):
| Position | Candidate Name | College Affiliation | Votes | Percent |
| President | Rodrigo (Rigo) Ventura | Oakes College | 1,925 | 55.24% |
| President | Aljon (Jiro) Claveria | JRL College | 1,576 | 44.76% |
| Vice President of Internal Affairs | Maya Payes | JRL College | 2,477 | 70.91% |
| Vice President of Internal Affairs | Marcus Jian | Oakes College | 954 | 27.31% |
| Vice President of External Affairs | Benjamin Diaz | Cowell College | 1,747 | 50.42% |
| Vice President of External Affairs | Brianna Pietri | Cowell College | 1,666 | 48.08% |
| Vice President of Academic Affairs | Shaniya Woods | Crown College | 2,519 | 72.97% |
| Vice President of Academic Affairs | Michael Andrew | Cowell College | 889 | 25.78% |
| Vice President of Diversity and Inclusion | Malia Peris | JRL College | 3,365 | 98.13% |
| Vice President of Student Life | Kash Mejia | Kresge College | 3,355 | 98.01% |
Student Union Assembly (SUA) Student Organization Representative Candidates (10 positions available)
| Organization | Candidate Name | College | Votes | Percent |
| CALPIRG | Halea Robertson | College Nine | 3,274 | 98.85% |
| ThaiSA | Trisha Charncherngkha | Crown College | 3,124 | 99.36% |
| ChALE | Stephanie Sanchez Toscano | JRL College | 3,225 | 99.41% |
| UMOJA | Khalia Fitzhugh-Crenshaw | College Nine | 3,151 | 99.40% |
Seats #5 - #10 are TBA
Student Union Assembly (SUA) At-Large Representative Candidates (10 positions available)
| Position | Candidate Name | College Affiliation | Votes | Percent |
| At-Large Representative | Milinda Mickel | Oakes College | 3,207 | 98.28% |
Seats #2 - #10 are TBA
