Today is the last day for EWU students to vote for their representatives in the student government, the  Associated Students of Eastern Washington University (ASEWU). These are your fellow students angling to make important decisions about your education. Five positions are contested, and six students are running unopposed. Students must submit their ballots online by 10 p.m.

You can vote here.

ASEWU President

Johnny Curtis

Curtis is running unopposed for ASEWU President, the highest position in the student government. This school year, he served as the ASEWU Executive Vice President. He states on the ballot that “My goal is simple: ‘build a more responsive, personable, transparent, and effective ASEWU that truly represents every Eagle.’” He plans to achieve this goal by applying what he learns from studying leadership as a graduate student next year.

Executive Vice President

This is a contested race, and here are the candidates.

Jocelyne Neri

Neri’s previous experience includes leadership roles in Kappa Delta Chi, Vice President of the Global Friends Club, and work as a Program Aid for Eagles in Recovery, and Senator for the College of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. The Global Friends Club works to help international students, and Eagles in Recovery helps Eagles who are recovering from addiction. She aims to strengthen communication between ASEWU and students, ensure senators feel supported and held accountable in their roles, create opportunities for students to share concerns and ideas and expand collaboration with campus organizations. “I believe students should vote for me because I am dedicated, approachable, and committed to making sure every student’s voice is heard and valued,” she told The Easterner. 

River Stephens

Stephens served as the Senate Chair for Campus Life this school year. The ballot says she is running for EVP to be able to devote time to “welcoming new members into ASEWU, supporting our returning members, and making decisive action with the support of Eastern students.” She plans to host a week of spirit-driven events in winter and improve ASEWU’s ability to gather student feedback. 

Finance Vice President

Haley Lore

Lore, the incumbent,  is running unopposed for reelection. She said on her ballot “I also believe that I have a strong voice when it comes to allocating funding for clubs/orgs as well as programs/departments on campus.”

Senate Chair for Academic Affairs

Alesia Levchenko

Levchenko previously served as the Senator for the College of Arts, Humanities, and the Social Sciences. She is running unopposed for this seat. The ballot says that “from voicing individual students’ feedback to lobbying in Olympia on behalf of the entire student body, I am proud to represent all EWU students regarding academic affairs.”

Senate Chair for Campus Life

This race is also contested.

Giselle Ceballos

Ceballos is a member of Alpha Xi Delta and is running for Senate Chair for Campus Life because she wants to make the campus fun and welcoming for all students. She says on the ballot that “if elected, I want to help create more fun events and encourage students to get more involved on campus so everyone can feel connected!”

Melany Ruiz Bonilla 

Ruiz Bonilla is a member of Lambda Theta Alpha, which she credits with helping her develop leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills and understanding the importance of collaboration and advocating for others. On the ballot, she says her goals are “to amplify student voices, promote opportunities for engagement, and continue supporting initiatives like Winter Spirit Week so students can show pride in being an Eagle.”

Senate Chair for Diversity and Social Justice

This contested race is between two candidates who will be new to ASEWU.

Elizabeth Blaine

Blaine has a passion for community organization and social justice. She told the Easterner, “My goal in this position is to be a voice for the students. To help grow the wonderful community of diverse, passionate individuals, and to speak out against anything that might be harming them.” She believes that she can advocate for her peers due to her previous student leadership experience and passion for social justice.

Chanel Gonzales

Gonzales told the Easterner “My mission to promote a greater sense of community through engagement and advocacy will continue to be a goal and passion of mine.” Her goal is to address the concerns that EWU students have about campus life by examining their root causes. She also wants to provide space for students to interact directly with communities they identify with. She stated, “On my flyers I promote that I am a ‘person with the people always,’ and that will remain true no matter the outcome of this election!”

Senate Chair for Student Involvement

This race is between an incumbent Senate Chair and a challenger.

Josh Watson

Watson is a Community Advisor for Housing and Residential Life and Treasurer for Global Friends Club and Literature Club. On the ballot, he says he is running because he believes “being involved and a part of student organizations is the most important part of the college experience and a key factor to feeling like you belong at EWU.” He aims to create community and leadership opportunities and give students a voice.

Asher Dunton

Dunton is the incumbent Senate Chair for Student Involvement. He is running because he wants to increase connections and engagement across the campus. The ballot says his goal is to “make involvement at Eastern Washington University more accessible, inclusive, and impactful for all students” by improving communication between ASEWU and students, reducing student barriers to involvement, and supporting students in bringing their ideas to life. 

Senator for the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences

Hunter Woods

Woods is running unopposed for this seat. “Working at the Student Communication Center has shown me how much our representation is missing from the conversation” he says on the ballot. His goal is to bring the voices of CAHS students to ASEWU.

Senator for the College of Professional Programs

This is the final contested race on the 2026 ASEWU ballot.

Gabbie Radnor Huckaby

Huckaby currently works as a member of the ASEWU finance committee. She prides herself on advocating for others and working collaboratively for a better environment. She told the Easterner, “If elected, all students will know they have a voice and feel heard, and I will use this opportunity to cultivate more community.”

Josie Erjavec

Erjavec has been an officer in psychology department clubs and worked as a tutor for PLUS, which she says allowed her to understand the academic challenges students face and the support they need to succeed. She says on the ballot, “As Senator, I will continue listening to students across all departments and advocating for their needs through student government.”

Senator for the College of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math

Christopher Castro-Selgado

Selgado is running unopposed for Senator of STEM. At Green River Community College, he was the president of the Latino Student Union and founded the Woodworking Club. He says on the ballot, “I believe in inclusion and creating opportunities for growth.” He also has experience helping youth get involved in poetry workshops and voter registration. 

Senator for the College of Health Sciences and Public Health

Stella Volpone

Volpone is currently the secretary for th LanchNW scholars at EWU. She has also been a Senator for the Spokane Falls Community College Associate Student Government. She is running unopposed. She says on the ballot her goals are to “promote public health awareness, advocate for better academic resources, bring together a stronger connection between students and faculty, and increase opportunities for health and science majors.”