The 2026–2027 Student Government Association election season is here, and a new group of candidates are stepping forward to lead our campus. Here is a look at the students vying for a position on the next SGA executive team and their goals for the year ahead.
Ben Kimbley:
Major: Accounting and Finance
Running for: Treasurer
Why are you running for this specific position?
“I’m running for treasurer because I know I have the financial skills to serve OC, and I’ve learned the ins and outs of the treasurer role during my time in the appropriations committee since my first semester at OC.”
What is your main goal if you win?
“My main goal as treasurer is to steward the money of the student body in a way that maximizes benefit for every student.”
Titus Small:
Major: Businesses Finance
Running for: Treasurer
Why are you running for this specific position?
“I’m choosing to run for treasurer because I’d like to be in a position to benefit the school to the best of my ability.”
What is your main goal if you win?
“My main goal would be to help spread the money out to clubs in need in the most efficient and effective way!”
Joel Hendricks:
Major: Mathematics
Minor: Finance Running for: Secretary
Why are you running for this specific position?
“I believe that I can help run SGA efficiently and effectively.”
What is your main goal if you win?
“Help the president and vice president however I can and post more on social media”
Jaylee Wills:
Major: Communications
Minor: Family Science
Running for: Secretary
Why are you running for this specific position?
“I am running for the SGA Secretary position because I am passionate about serving the student body and want to prioritize strong communication across campus. Having served as class president for the past two years, I have truly enjoyed being a voice for my peers. Through my work with the Eagle PR team at OC, I have gained valuable experience in communication and creating engaging content for social media. If elected, I hope to use these skills to increase awareness of SGA, keep students informed, and help build a more connected campus community.”
What is your main goal if you win?
“My main goal as SGA Secretary is to have the best communication possible between SGA and the student body. I want students to feel informed, heard, and more involved through clear, consistent communication.”
Addie Neal:
Major: Family Science/Human Development Minor: Spanish Running for: Vice President
Why are you running for this specific position?
“I am running for Vice President because I loved serving the student body in this way for the year of 25-26, so I want to do it again.”
What is your main goal if you win?
“My main goal if I win is to continue the involvement the executive team built this year amongst the OC community and build on that looking into next year. Using what I learned through serving on SGA this year, I feel prepared to make it even better moving forward!”
Chloe Gates:
Major: Nursing Running for: President
Why are you running for this specific position?
“I would love to bring more student awareness to what SGA is and what it does. Almost every student directly benefits from SGA but might not know it so I would like to make that known to the student body. Being secretary has been such a great opportunity and I would love to step up and serve as president.”
What is your main goal if you win?
“I want to make opportunities for all students to be represented by the student government whether that is through their club, sport, or academics. I also would like to find creative ways to boost student involvement and bring back school spirit!”
Ashtyn Hutchison:
Major: Elementary Education
Running for: President
Why are you running for this specific position?
“I have had the honor to be OC’s SGA president this past year. The experience has humbled me and allowed me to grow as a leader and grow in community at OC. It would be an immense privilege to be able to serve as President again to continue my passion for leadership and aid fellow students at OC.”
What is your main goal if you win?
“My goal is to continue the work of the foundation I have helped place this past year. The student body can expect much of the same experiences they’ve had this year like food trucks, give aways and the pumpkin patch. Next year I would love to put more emphasis on supporting our fabulous sports teams!”
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