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Elections 2026–2027 

Join the Associated Students of Modesto Junior College (ASMJC) and be part of the student leadership team that represents over 20,000 student Pirates! As an ASMJC student leader, you'll have the opportunity to:

  • Shape Campus Policies
  • Plan Major Student Events
  • Advocate for Student's Needs
  • Make a real impact at MJC

Be part of a team, create long-lasting friendships, build your resume, grow as a leader, and leave your mark.

Submit your nomination starting March 2, 2026.

Be the voice of the students. Step up and lead with ASMJC!

#WeAreHereToServe #WeAreMJCPirates #SomosMJCPiratas

 

Candidate Eligibility 26-27

Candidates must meet the minimum requirements for eligibility set forth by the
California Education Code, Yosemite Community College District (YCCD) Board Policy,
and the Associated Students of Modesto Junior College (ASMJC) Constitution and
Bylaws:

  • Minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.5.
  • Current enrollment in at least nine (9) units.
  • Not having been removed from office as a result of impeachment or other
    official disciplinary action.
  • Not exceed 70 transferrable units.
  • Not have a student conduct case.

The following requirements are solely for Presidential candidates:

  • At least one (1) semester involvement as an executive officer or senator within
    the last fiscal year.
  • Shall have participated in a leadership course training which has been approved
    by the lead advisor or his/her designee prior to application. 
  • Shall not concurrently hold a student government position and the Inter-Club
    Council Representative position in a club.

ASMJC Election Timeline 

Nomination Period

March 2 - 6, 2026

Open to all currently enrolled students who meet eligibility requirements. Interested students may submit a nomination application during this time.

Eligibility Review & Scheduling of Briefings

March 9 - 10, 2026

Campus Life will verify candidate eligibility and schedule mandatory candidate briefing sessions.

Mandatory Candidate Briefing Meetings

March 11-13, 2026

All eligible candidates must attend one briefing session to participate in the special election.

Campaigning Period

March 16-27, 2026

Approved candidates may campaign on campus and online in accordance with ASMJC Election Code guidelines.

Voting (Electronic Ballot)

March 31-April 1, 2026

All currently enrolled students will have the opportunity to vote via the authorized electronic ballot platform.

Election Results Announced

April 3, 2026

Preliminary election results will be shared publicly.

Election Results Certified

April 17, 2026

Final results will be certified by administrative proxy, and official appointments will be confirmed.

New ASMJC 2026-2027 Team Begins

May 4, 2026

The newly elected ASMJC Senate officially starts their positions.

 

ASMJC Senate Meetings

ASMJC meetings will take place every 1st and 3rd Friday of the month. You will be able to view the most recent posted agenda under "meetings" on the main Board Docs dashboard. 

View ASMJC Minutes, Agendas and Documents

Current 25-26 ASMJC Senate Members

President

Celeste Randolph 
Office Hours:

  • Mon 11-5PM
  • Tues 1-2PM
  • Weds 11AM-12:30PM
  • Fri 1:30PM-3PM

Vice President

Christian Bronil 
Office Hours:

  • Mon: 1PM-3PM
  • Tues 1-2PM
  • Weds 1PM-4PM
  • Thurs: 10AM-2PM

Secretary

Diarah Salcedo Lopez
Office Hours:

  • Mon: 9AM-11AM
  • Tues: 9AM-11AM
  • Weds: 9AM-11AM
  • Thurs: 9AM-11AM

Director of Student Relations

Julianna Coronado
Office Hours:

  • Mon: 8AM-5PM
  • Weds: 4PM-5PM

Director of Political Development

Matthew Antirien
Office Hours:

  • 8:30AM-1:30PM
  • Tues 9:30AM-10:30AM
  • Weds 9:30AM-1:30PM

Senators at Large

Muzhdah Hamidi
Office Hours:

  • Mon: 11AM-4PM

Jazmin Lopez Hernandez
Office Hours:

  • Tues: 12:40PM-3:20PM
  • Weds: 8AM-9:30AM
  • Thurs: 12:40PM-3:20PM

Lauren Porter
Office Hours:

  • Mon: 11:20AM-12:40PM
  • Weds: 2:20PM-4:20PM
  • Thurs: 12:50PM-2:20PM

Shelvin Singh
Office Hours:

  • Mon: 1:30PM-3:30PM
  • Weds: 1:30PM-3:30PM
  • Thurs: 1:30PM-3:30PM

Estella Jaques
Office Hours:

  • Mon: 12:40PM-2:40PM
  • Tues: 11:05PM-12:35PM
  • Thurs: 11:05AM-12:35PM 

Senator of Health Professions

Emma Villanueva
Office Hours:

  • Tues: 8AM-9AM
  • Wed: 8AM-9AM
  • Thurs: 8AM-9AM
  • Fri: 2PM-3PM

Senator of Agriculture

Belle Beglinger
Office Hours:

  • Tues: 11:30AM-1:30PM
  • Weds: 11:30AM-1PM
  • Thurs: 11:30AM-1:30PM

Senator of Arts, Performance, and Humanities

Dezz Hope (Destiny) Martinez
Office Hours:

  • Tues: 4PM-5PM
  • Thurs: 11AM-3PM

Senator of Behavioral & Social Sciences

Andre Cajigas
Office Hours:

  • Weds: 1:30PM-3PM
  • Fri: 11AM-1PM

Senator of Business & Computing

Jaylen Ward
Office Hours:

  • Tues: 3:15PM-5PM
  • Fri: 11:45AM-3PM

Senator of Industry & Trades

Eleomar Alvarez-Rivas
Office Hours:

  • Tues: 11:15AM-12:30PM
  • Thurs: 11:15PM-12:30PM
  • Fri: 8AM-11AM

Senator of Language Arts & Education

Robbi Waln
Office Hours:

  • Tues: 12:30PM-2PM
  • Weds: 12:30PM-2PM
  • Thurs: 12:30PM-2PM

Senator of Public Safety

Fahim Rahimi
Office Hours:

  • Mon: 9AM-11AM
  • Weds: 2PM-5PM

Senator of Science, Engineering, and Mathematics

Ruby Naranjo
Office Hours:

  • Mon: 10:55AM-12:55PM
  • Weds: 10:55AM-12:55PM

 

For more information, contact the Office of Campus Life at mjccampuslife@yosemite.edu or stop by the Student Activities Center.

#WeAreHereToServe
#WeAreMJC