Wesleyan Student Assembly Announces 2026-27 Election Results

Low voter turnout marks competitive presidential race and uncontested senior class elections

Apr. 17, 2026 at 3:39am

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An abstract, impressionistic scene of students walking across a college campus, with soft, blurred pools of warm light and color, conveying a sense of distance and detachment from the student government election process.The muted, atmospheric scene reflects the low voter turnout and sense of disengagement surrounding the Wesleyan Student Assembly elections.Middletown Today

Following the annual voting for student representatives, the Wesleyan Student Assembly (WSA) announced the winners of the 2026–27 presidential and vice-presidential election. Andrea Herrera '27 was elected WSA president with 51.23% of the vote, and UsZee McKoy '29 was elected WSA vice president with 54.24% of the vote. Voter turnout was less than half of the previous year's election, with 365 votes cast overall.

Why it matters

The WSA election results reflect a more competitive race compared to the previous year, as well as a concerning drop in voter participation. This raises questions about student engagement with the WSA and its perceived effectiveness on campus.

The details

The WSA presidential race was more competitive than the previous year, when current WSA President Paul Quach '26 won over Eric He '28 with 73.31% of the vote. Voter turnout also suffered, with 365 votes overall, less than half of the 768 total votes cast in last year's election. Some senators attributed the drop in turnout to a belief that the WSA doesn't do substantive work, a perception the organization aims to address.

  • The WSA election results were announced on Sunday, April 12, 2026.
  • The WSA presidential and vice-presidential debate took place on April 7, 2026.

The players

Andrea Herrera

A member of the class of 2027 who was elected WSA president with 51.23% of the vote.

UsZee McKoy

A member of the class of 2029 who was elected WSA vice president with 54.24% of the vote.

Paul Quach

The current WSA president who won the previous election with 73.31% of the vote.

Casey Dunning-Sorey

A WSA senator on the Student Life Committee who commented on the drop in voter turnout.

Ronald Ceesay

A member of the class of 2027 who was elected senior class president with 92% of the vote.

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What they’re saying

“I know people who believe that the WSA doesn't do any substantive work and thus check out of WSA elections and events because of it.”

— Casey Dunning-Sorey, WSA Senator, Student Life Committee

“I feel really grateful to have the student body's trust, and I'm really excited to get to work with them to support them in every single one of their needs.”

— Andrea Herrera

“I want to make sure that our spaces on campus are safe. When we're talking about safety, I want it to be from the lens of actual, real public safety, not of punitive punishments, and not in ways that discriminate against anyone and also disregards people's civil liberties or privacy.”

— UsZee McKoy

“I'm proud to earn the trust of my peers in this remarkably competitive election. My cabinet and I have some exciting plans for senior week and throughout the year so everyone should keep a lookout.”

— Ronald Ceesay, Senior Class President

“I'm very excited to be representing the class of 2027 and seniors can rest assured that we'll have plenty of fun events in the coming year.”

— Eli Liedtka, Senior Class Vice President

The takeaway

The drop in voter turnout for the WSA election raises concerns about student engagement and the perceived effectiveness of the organization. The new WSA leadership will need to work to rebuild trust and demonstrate the value of the student government to the broader campus community.