It's Jonathan vs. Jonathan.
The student body president elections results announced Wednesday night called for a runoff between Jonathan Holt and Jonathan Kaufman. As the only candidate, Ian Shannon was elected as student body treasurer.
The final results showed Jonathan Holt with 30.44 percent of the votes and Jonathan Kaufman with 32.99 percent; thus, per Student Government election codes, the two candidates will compete in a runoff election to be held the following Tuesday and Wednesday, which is Feb. 24 and 25.
The codes say a runoff is required if neither candidate receives a majority of the votes, defined as at least 50 percent plus one vote. The two candidates with the most votes are eligible for the runoff election.
“I am excited," Kaufman said. "I’m grateful for a great election so far and a great turnout. I think that shows we did a really great job. I’m excited to keep going.”
Holt was grateful for “surviving” the initial election to take part in the runoff.
“I don’t know if I’ll adjust anything. I think it’s just a matter of continue working hard,” Holt said about campaigning for the runoff.
Kaufman has not yet thought about his runoff campaign strategy.
Aaron Greene and Riley Chambers, both candidates for student body president, were pleased with the amount of students who voted — more than 3,000 students voted in this year's SG elections.
Ian Shannon ran unopposed for student body treasurer. He said this allowed him to get started on projects and put them into action.
“I feel pretty good. I’m just honestly ready to get this position rolling,” Shannon said, “Coming in unopposed, I already kind of knew the direction we’re going and Ryan and I have started on the transition meetings a little early.”