MTSU’s Student Government Association announced the winners of its 2026-27 election on March 6. Securing the win with 633 votes is SGA’s current vice president, junior Kennedy Garrett. Taking her place for the vice presidential seat is sophomore Nia Moore.
During her campaign, Garrett said she would focus on three pillars in her presidency: Finding resources for student organizations, uniting campus and “turning actions into results.”
Garrett, a political science major, prepared for her campaign by leaning on prior leadership experiences and letting students see her authenticity.
“The two weeks, all the sleepless nights, the frustration, the fun, all of that was all worth it — this is what it’s about, and this is what I did this for,” Garrett said.
As president-elect, Garrett plans to focus on advocating for student groups that may be underrepresented and build more connections on campus.
“I want students to know that one of my main goals is to make sure MTSU students have a community,” Garrett said.
During MTSU’s SGA presidential debate, Garrett said that she and current SGA president RJ Ware have discussed opportunities to support minority-centered organizations, like MTSU’s Black History Month Committee, and that initiative will continue into her presidency.
As vice-president elect, Moore’s main priority for her time in office is to be a voice for students to come to and get the help they need.
“Students can expect to be heard,” Moore said. “And not only heard, but actions being taken to provide a better atmosphere that students want to be a part of.”
In a statement on her Instagram, Garrett said that her main goal is to prioritize students.
“As I step into this new role, I promise to keep students at the forefront of all my decisions and actions,” Garrett said. “This victory does not just serve as a personal achievement. It is the daily reminder that MTSU can accomplish incredible feats when students rally together to better our campus.”
Garrett signed off her statement with her campaign slogan, “Forever Tried and True Blue.”
Following the election results, some students are optimistic as the new administration prepares for the 2026-27 academic school year.
“I really enjoy what they [SGA] do for the school and how they really try to have the student body in mind while planning events,” junior Laci Stoddard said.
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