ASCOA Elections
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The Associated Students of College of Alameda (ASCOA) Senate exists to be a voice for students while providing activities and services that improve the student experience.
Benefits
- Represent students in participatory governance.
- Plan campus life events that improve the student experience.
- Grow your network and develop professional relationships.
- Leadership development and public speaking skills.
- Travel to state and national conferences to represent students.
- Gain experience and build your resume.
- Opportunities to build leadership skills.
Requirements
- A minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA
- Be enrolled in a minimum of five (5) semester units at College of Alameda
- Be in good standing with the College and District. Students on academic, progress, and/or disciplinary probation CANNOT serve on the ASCOA.
Elections
Student Government Applications will be available starting: Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Application Package deadline: Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Voting
Students will be able to vote online on: Tuesday, April 7, 2026 beginning at 8:00am through Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 11:59 pm PST.
Election Information
2026-2027 PCCD Student Candidates
Senator
- Brishna Dorani
- Matteo Giorgi
- Tuguldur Natsagdorj
- Angel Reyes
- Sara Tewolde
Student Trustee (2 positions)
- Sansar Chaulagain
- Kristina Hoessl
- Rey Saitoh
- Harsheet Subedi
- Jazlyn Tandel
- Connie Zeng
Timeline
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DATE
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TASK
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20-Jan
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Election Committee must have been formed
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Eleven weeks before Election Day
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27-Jan
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Announcement of election timeline
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Ten weeks before Election Day
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27-Jan
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Application filing open
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Ten weeks before Election Day
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17-Feb
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Application filing deadline for all candidates and props
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Seven weeks before Election Day
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24-Feb
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Official announcement of candidates and propositions
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Six weeks before Election Day
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2-Mar
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Candidates meetings
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Five weeks before Election Day
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03/10 - 04/06
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Campaign period
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Four weeks before Election Day
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04/07 & 04/08
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Election days (Tuesday/Wednesday)
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13-Apr
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Announcement of election results
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The following Monday after Election Day(s) by 5 p.m.
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14-Apr
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Turn in Student Protest Form to challenge election results
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20-Apr
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Certification of election results
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One week following announcement of election results (the following Monday by 5 p.m.)
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Important Documents
- Voter Guide
- ASCOA Constitution
- ASCOA Bylaws
- AP 5410 – Associated Students Election
- BP 2015 – Student Trustee
- Elections Committee
- Protest Form
Questions?
Dean of Enrollment Services
John Nguyen
555 Ralph Appezzato Memorial Pkwy, Alameda, CA 94501
johnnguyen@peralta.edu
Contact Information
John Nguyen
Dean of Enrollment Services
johnnguyen@peralta.edu
