The University of New Mexico-Gallup Student Government Public Notice: Uncontested Election Candidates
Date of Notice: Oct. 5, 2026
Objection Dates: Oct. 9, 2026
In accordance with the UNM–Gallup Student Government Election Code, the following candidates have submitted valid and verified applications for the upcoming Student Government Election. Each position listed below has only one eligible and uncontested candidate. As such, these candidates are subject to election by acclamation, pending the completion of the public notice and objection period.
Uncontested Candidates
President
Candidate: Alexander Byrum
Major: Bachelor of Science - Instructional Tech & Train
Vice-President
Candidate: Kailash Rajan
Major: Associate degree - Science
Secretary
Candidate: Bryan Howe
Major: Bachelor of Science - Pre Family & Child Studies
Treasurer
Candidate: Mia Soce
Major: Associate degree - Science
Notice of Objection Rights
Any member of the UNM-Gallup student body who wishes to file an objection regarding candidate eligibility, over qualifications, or election procedure must submit a written objection to the Student Activity Specialist no later than:
Date: Oct. 9, 2026
Submit to: Shawn Frank
Email:sfrank28@unm.edu
Office Location and Hours: P.E. Complex / Hours Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Objections must clearly state the nature of the concern and provide any supporting documentation, in accordance with Article XII-A, Section 2 of the Election Code.
If no valid objections are received by the deadline, the listed candidates may be declared elected by acclamation and will be sworn in during the official installation ceremony, as outlined in the Election Code.
For more information, contact the Student Activity/Recreation Specialist.
Welcome to The University of New Mexico-Gallup Student Government
The University of New Mexico-Gallup Student Government is a collaborative leadership assembly comprised of members of the UNM-Gallup student body. The Student Government is designed to be inclusive of all students who attend UNM-Gallup. It is intended to provide students with a podium to voice concerns, while providing opportunities to develop and strengthen executive competencies. There are varying levels of commitment and responsibility to meet the needs of the student body.
Student Government Mission Statement:
To constitute the enthusiam of the student body through leadership, inclusion, and initiation of programs that cultivate the lives of UNM-Gallup students.
What We Do
Student Government is a leadership development program for students who aspire to advance their academic and leadership abilities. Elected representatives initiate aspiring goals for the betterment of the student body to encourage a positive and prosperous educational experience. Student Government is the voice that conjoins the students, administration, and UNM-Gallup community.
- A forum for student concerns and ideas and as an interface for those issues with staff, faculty, and administration.
- Serving on committees concerned with the welfare of the student body.
- Managing student body financial affairs.
- Developing a student activity program to meet the varied needs and interests of the student population.
- Developing and monitoring guidelines for student activities in order to be accountable to the University community.
- Promoting high standards of personal conduct within the student body.
- Chartering on-campus student groups.
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