General Election 2026

Candidate for College of Engineering Senator

Candidate for College of Engineering Senator

Candidate for College of Engineering Senator

Candidate for College of Engineering Senator

Candidate for College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Senator

Candidate for Ivy College of Business Senator

Candidate for Ivy College of Business Senator

Ethan Fligge is a driven student leader at the Ivy College of Business, pursuing a triple major in Supply Chain Management, Management Information Systems, and Finance. As the Owner/Operator of Rochester Poly Furniture and a published author of a book on leadership, Ethan brings a unique blend of entrepreneurial grit and accountability to his role as Senator. His diverse background—ranging from managing operations in the car wash industry to gaining global insights through study abroad programs in Italy and Tanzania—allows him to advocate effectively for his peers. Committed to "owning the outcome," Ethan focuses on bridging the gap between academic theory and professional application to ensure Ivy students are uniquely prepared for the evolving business landscape.

Candidate for College of Health and Human Sciences Senator

Candidate for College of Health and Human Sciences Senator

Hello! My name is Alex Heilbuth, and I am running for the College of Health and Human Sciences Senatorial position. I am a Kinesiology and Health major on the Pre-Physican Assistant track, and I am passionate about promoting academic excellence, student wellness, and inclusivity at Iowa State University. From advocating for improved academic resources and advising support to representing the wide range of majors, student organizations, and clubs within the College of Health and Human Sciences, I am committed to ensuring that student voices are heard and valued. I believe strong student leadership is built on active listening, transparency, and meaningful action. Outside my time as a Senator, I am extremely involved on campus through the Greek community, academic research, student-led organizations, and a devotion to community service. As your Senator, I will work to strengthen communication between students and administration, support student-led organizations, and promote initiatives that enhance both academic success and campus involvement. Your ideas deserve action. Please reach out to me via email if you have any comments, questions, or concerns!

Candidate for College of Design Senator

Candidate for College of Veterinary Medicine Senator

Candidate for Graduate College Senator

Candidate for Graduate College Senator

Candidate for UROC Senator

Hey everyone, my name is Trey Anderson, and I will be running for the Off-Campus Senatorial position in Student Government at the upcoming election. I am currently a first-year student majoring in Political Science and International Studies. I am active in Greek Life, student ministry, and serving my community. Growing up in a small town in Iowa, I bring 8 years of experience in Student Government. I am dedicated to serving our student body as a whole and making Iowa State the best experience possible through collaboration and hard work. I am asking for your vote in this upcoming general election. I will represent our student body with integrity and dedication, giving our students a voice.

Candidate for UROC Senator

Candidate for UROC Senator

Candidate for UROC Senator

Hello, Iowa State! My name is Grant Pautsch, and I am a Sophomore studying Community and Regional Planning with minors in Sustainability and Political Science from Denver, IA. In my two years at ISU, I have been highly involved in the Residence Life Community and currently serve as the President of the Inter-Residence Hall Association, where I oversee student leaders on our Executive Board and advocate for the needs of all 6,800 residence hall students. I'm running for Off-Campus Senator to focus on Collaboration, between Student Government, other University groups, and the City of Ames; Advocacy, of the varied needs of off-campus students including transportation, housing costs, and public safety; and Leadership, ensuring the student leadership experience is enjoyable, accessible, and meaningful for our students. If you want to learn more about my campaign, please consider following me on Instagram, and don't hesitate to email me with questions, concerns, or ideas.

Candidate for UROC Senator

Hello! My name is Owen, and I am a first-year civil engineering student running for Off-Campus Senator. This year, I have served as a Residence Hall Senator, where I gained firsthand experience representing student concerns and working collaboratively to improve campus life. I am now seeking to transition into the Off-Campus Senator role so I can continue advocating for clear communication, practical solutions, and strong representation for students living off campus. I am committed to listening to student voices, working with university leadership, and serving with integrity. If you believe I would represent you well, I would appreciate your vote. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out via email.

Candidate for UROC Senator

Candidate for UROC Senator

My name is Amyah Graybill and I'm a freshman at Iowa State majoring in psychology and political science. I have an extensive background in leadership. I served all four years of high school on our student council. My junior year I took over as PR Chair and continued that into my senior year as President. I also was founder of a Women's Empowerment Club, Captain of Cross Country and Track, and an NHS member. I've further pursued leadership positions since entering college where I served my first semester as an Arts and Culture Reporter for the Iowa State Daily and a Conversation Leader for the ISSO. I also served my first semester, Fall 2025, as a Residence Hall Senator and currently hold this position. I am an active member of the Health and Wellness and Legislative Ambassadors Committee. I absolutely love Student Government and the opportunity it gives me to make a difference across campus and within the Ames community. I recently wrote and developed a bill alongside the Health and Wellness Committee to bring a mental health speaker to campus and promote mental health resources that Iowa State has available to students. I am passionate about creating positive change and working towards a brighter future for all students. I am confident this change is possible and I am taking action to make it happen. If I were to continue as a Senator, I would listen to students' worries and persistently advocate for them.

I believe pressing issues my constituents are facing are housing affordability and food accessibility. Living off campus, you don't have the same access to dining halls. Similarly, it can be difficult to find affordable living off campus. I will address these issues by speaking directly to constituents and collaborating with them to find valuable solutions. Additionally, it is my mission to advocate for students who are in need. Whether that means working to expand SHOP or increasing awareness on different financial resources available to students across campus, I will be a voice for students. 

Candidate for UROC Senator

Hello, Iowa State students. My name is Kyle Rusch, and I am a junior majoring in mechanical engineering running for off-campus senate. Over the past two years, I have served as my fraternity’s treasurer, gaining hands-on executive leadership experience by overseeing financial operations, communicating across and outside the organization, and making decisions that affect others. Through this experience, I have learned the importance of proactive communication, collaboration, and compromise when supporting a larger community. As a candidate for student government senator, I am eager to be actively involved in the Iowa State community and to advocate for students by upholding my core values of involvement, communication, and accountability. 

Candidate for SUV Senator

My name is Amanda Quarshie, a PhD candidate at the Civil Engineering department, and I am honored to run for re-election as Senator representing the University Village community. Over the past term, I have worked to advocate for student needs, and supported initiatives that strengthen our campus living experience. My goal is to continue ensuring that Schilletter University Village (SUV) residents have a strong voice in the senate while advocating and promoting initiatives that improve student life, community engagement, and access to resources. I would be grateful for your support as I continue working to serve our community.

Candidate for Frederiksen Court Senator

Hello, my name is Ben Dauman, and I am currently a sophomore studying Mechanical Engineering, and I am running to be the Fredricksen Court Senator. I currently serve as a residence hall senator, but I will be moving to Freddy Court next year. Outside of student government, I serve as the Vice-President of both Emerging Leaders in Engineering and Linden Hall. I am committed to hearing your feedback on how to improve campus and serving as your representative. Thank you for taking the time to read and for your consideration!

Candidate for IRHA Senator

Candidate for IRHA Senator

Candidate for CPC Residence Senator