Winter 2020 Candidates
Meet the candidates. They are tomorrow's leaders.
Senate
Madeline Thompson
ThriveIf elected I will work to improve Davis's mental health services, better greek life's relations with our university, and increase funding and donations for the pantry.
Alexis Lopez-Perez
BASEDMy top priority is to make the lives of students easier. As senator, I will enhance existing resources, create new opportunities for student prosperity and involvement, and establish an environment where ASUCD can better understand student population needs and address them both efficiently and effectively.
Shreya Deshpande
BASEDBASED in advocacy, action, and community. Here for student workers, affordable housing, mental health, and student-run services.
Amanjot Gandhoke
ThriveWhat it dooo Aggies! As someone deeply invested in the cultural, professional, and humanitarian components of UCD, I’ve gained substantial wisdom to promote greater opportunities for agriculture majors, be a model figure for Sikhs, and advocate for student safety by reintegrating Tipsy Taxi. Vote for Amanjot Singh Gandhoke for ASUCD Senate! Let’s Thrive!
Tenzin Youedon
BASEDJust a Tibetan-American girl working towards promoting ethnic representation, accessible transportation, and funding for student jobs and resources here at UC Davis. “Compassion is the radicalism of our time.”- His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama
Laura Elizalde
BASEDProud first-generation Latina leader voicing concerns from students across communities while advocating for Mental Health, Sexual Assault Awareness, and Diversity/Representation!
Jonathan Iniguez
ThriveI’m running on three platforms such as campus safety, mental health, and campus management/development.
Alex Cohen
ThriveHello Everyone! My name is Alex Cohen and I am running on Three Platforms with the Thrive Party: Health; Anti-Semitism; Campus Unity. I aspire to spur change within our community by raising awareness and taking action with all backgrounds of people involved. Check out my Social Media: @Alex_Cohen13.
Presidential Tickets
Alisha Hacker & Justin Weiner
ThriveWe are running to help every student THRIVE by expanding the CoHo into the library, make the campus safer, and sexual assault awareness and advocacy. Thank you and Vote Thrive!
Kyle Krueger &Akhila Kandaswamy
BASEDProblem-solving, not politics! Running on progressivism and inclusion. If elected, we will increase sustainability and sexual assault awareness and advocacy; expand the Pantry and advocate for affordable housing; and increase transparency, structural reform, and representation of our unique student body. Visit our website! https://kruegerkandaswamy4.wixsite.com/mysite
External Affairs Vice President
Maria Martinez
ThriveEmpowered, empathetic, experienced. Ready to serve the entirety of the UC Davis community on and off campus platforms!
Adam Hatefi
IndependentIncumbent EAVP, student housing, environment sustainability and reproductive rights advocate, experienced student lobbyist, and Iranian political asylee and immigrant to the U.S. Running for re-election so that I can finish what I started and complete the projects that will immensely benefit the student body.
Student Advocate
Ashley Lo
N/AVote for Ashley Lo as your first ASUCD Student Advocate! My goal is to create a non-partisan office that will represent students on our campus.