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Nominations Close for Executive Committee Elections (2025-2026)

The nomination period for the Executive Committee elections closed on March 9th at 5PM. Below is a list of acclaimed positions and candidates for contested elections. There are 2 contested positions for this election. 

Congratulations to those that have been acclaimed! Acclamations are denoted with an * symbol. Instructions have been sent to each candidate nominated for a contested position.

  • Chairperson: Zoë Newman*
  • Recording Secretary: Matthew Lomas*
  • Secretary-Treasurer: Anson Nater*
  • Communications Officer: Mackenzie Edwards*
  • Grievance Officer (contested position)
    • Parbattie Ramsarran
    • Marie Abdolahi
  • Vice-President U1 (contested position)
    • Stephen Carr
    • Mahyar Mohaghegh Dolatabadi
  • Vice-President U2: Joseph Tohill*
  • Vice-President U3: Ion Nicolescu*
  • Lead Steward U1: Keisha Bell* 
  • Lead Steward U2: Neil Braganza* 
  • Lead Steward U3: Vacant – No nominee
  • Lead Steward U4: Vacant – No nominee
  • Lead Steward U5: Promise Busulwa* 

*Acclaimed

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