THE ELECTIONS COMMISSION
THE ELECTIONS COMMISSION
The Student Association Elections Commission is a group of five undergraduate students who administer and oversee all internal and external officer elections to the UAlbany Student Association.
Commissioners are nominated by the SA President (1), the SA Senate Chairperson (1), and the Office of Student Activities (3). They are approved by the Senate and serve a one year term that may be renewed.
Incumbent Chair: Nathan Galante-Conway
Instagram: @ualbany.saelect
E-mail: saelect@albany.edu
Self-Nomination Period Begins:
Monday August 26, 2024, at 12:00pm
Self-Nomination Period Ends:
Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at 12:00pm
Candidate Meeting:
Thursday, September 5, 2024, at 5:00pm Location: TBD
Campaigning Begins:
Friday, September 6, 2024, at 12:00am
Polling Begins:
Monday, September 9, 2024, at 12:00pm
Polling Closes and Campaigning Ends:
Friday, September 13, 2024, at 12:00pm
Preliminary Results Announced:
Friday, September 13, 2024, at 5:00pm
Location: TBD
Fall 2024 General Election Schedule
Nathan Galante-Conway
Incumbent Elections Commission Chair
Nathan Galante-Conway, the newly appointed Chair of the Elections Commission and a senior majoring in Emergency Preparedness and Cyber Security with a concentration in Homeland Security, embodies a profound commitment to ensuring the integrity of student governance.
His academic pursuits reflect a dedication to safeguarding communities, blending seamlessly with his role in upholding free and fair elections for the Student Association. Beyond his professional and academic endeavors, Nathan is a passionate Buffalo Bills fan and an active volunteer, dedicating his time to various community service opportunities back home.
This blend of civic engagement, academic rigor, and personal interests showcases Nathan as a well-rounded leader, deeply invested in both his local and academic communities.
Previous Elections Commission Chairpersons:
2022-2023: Anjalee Modastra
2021-2022: Catherine Devaney
2019-2020: Ankeith Prince
2018-2019: Chamberlain Harris
2017-2018: Danielle Haft
2016-2017: Danielle Haft
2015-2016: William Petit
2014-2015: Elizabeth Doyle
2013-2014: Derek Ellis
2012-2013: Derek Ellis