Election Endorsements

April 20, 2026

Victoria Ly for Internal Vice President

By Daily Nexus News Team

The Daily Nexus endorses third-year sociology and psychological and brain sciences double major Victoria Ly as the next A.S. Internal Vice President. 

April 20, 2026

E.J. Raad for President

By Daily Nexus News Team

The Daily Nexus endorses third-year political science major E.J. Raad as the 2026-27 Associated Students President.

April 20, 2026

Noah Luken for External Vice President for Local Affairs

By Daily Nexus News Team

The Daily Nexus endorses unopposed third-year economics and philosophy double major Noah Luken for External Vice President for Local Affairs.

April 24, 2025

Dan Siddiqui for President

By Daily Nexus Editorial Board

The Daily Nexus endorses third-year political science and philosophy double major Daniyal “Dan” Siddiqui as the next Associated Students President.

April 24, 2025

Enri Lala for Internal Vice President

By Daily Nexus Editorial Board

The Daily Nexus endorses unopposed third-year history and global studies double major Enri Lala for Internal Vice President.

April 24, 2025

E.J. Raad for External Vice President for Local Affairs

By Daily Nexus Editorial Board

The Daily Nexus endorses second-year political science major E.J. Raad for External Vice President for Local Affairs.

April 24, 2025

Leiya Kadah for External Vice President for Statewide Affairs

By Daily Nexus Editorial Board

The Daily Nexus endorses unopposed fourth-year psychological & brain sciences major Leiya Kadah for External Vice President for Statewide Affairs.

April 24, 2025

Sydney Bivins for Student Advocate General

By Daily Nexus Editorial Board

The Daily Nexus endorses unopposed third-year psychological & brain sciences major Sydney Bivins for Student Advocate General.

April 24, 2024

Owen Meyers for External Vice President of Local Affairs

By Daily Nexus Editorial Board

The Nexus believes that Meyers’ experience with UC in Isla Vista (UCIV), his comprehensive plans for the position, and his knowledge and involvement with local county entities make him the best fit.

April 24, 2024

Alvin Wang for Student Advocate General

By Daily Nexus Editorial Board

The Nexus is confident that Wang will excel in the S.A.G. role, and effectively serve as an advocate for the student body during the 2024-25 school year.

April 24, 2024

Nayali Broadway for President

By Daily Nexus Editorial Board

The Nexus believes in Broadway’s commitment to an inclusive campus climate that ensures stability in the wake of a year of division and hostility among students.

April 24, 2024

Açucar Pinto for Internal Vice President

By Daily Nexus Editorial Board

Açucar Pinto displayed a comprehensive understanding of the campus climate, and understood the importance of facilitating productive dialogue among members of A.S. Senate.

April 24, 2024

Monica Mekhlouf for External Vice President for Statewide Affairs

By Daily Nexus Editorial Board

Mekhlouf demonstrated through their experiences working with students on campus that they have the empathy and expertise to stand at the helm of the office.

April 20, 2023

Osaze Osayande for External Vice President for Local Affairs

By Daily Nexus Editorial Board

Osayande is running on a platform to reimagine a more inclusive understanding of community safety, increase transparency and accessibility for the office and advocate for UC Santa Barbara students.

October 20, 2022

Spencer Brandt, Jay Freeman for IVCSD Board of Directors

By Daily Nexus Editorial Board

The Isla Vista Community Services District (IVCSD) is a local government body dedicated to serving the I.V. community by improving quality of life and addressing local infrastructural issues.

October 20, 2022

Scott Ball and Brendan Hutchinson for IVRPD directors

By Daily Nexus Editorial Board

The Isla Vista Recreation & Park District (IVRPD) oversees public spaces and recreational programming in Isla Vista.