Elections for freshman representatives in Student Senate will be held online Tuesday and Wednesday. The results will be announced 6 p.m. Wednesday, Big 12 Room in the Kansas Union.

Freshmen can vote by going to www.studentsenate.ku.edu.

The following is a list of submitted bios from each of the candidates.

John Baker

Salina

Political Science

If elected senator, I plan nothing less than continuing a great Jayhawk tradition with the intentions of making even more that our freshman class can be remembered by.

Jake Banton

St. Louis

Architecture

I have always been a team player throughout my life, who’s not afraid to speak my mind about an issue or idea. Freshmen can be sure that I won’t be afraid to bring up the concerns of my classmates. I’ll work hard to get the job done, and done well.

Douglas Bartel

Olathe

International Studies

Student senate is only successful if it reflects and represents the will of the student body. I will work hard to make student senate more accessible to students as well as more transparent.

Tyler Caby

Lee’s Summit, Mo.

American Studies

Not only do I want Student Senate to succeed, but I want students to succeed too. With my dedication to the students, I will listen to the freshmen I’m representing and voice my opinion on what I conclude is the best for the student body as a whole.

Amanda Nicole Caracci

St. Louis

Graphic Design and Interior Design

As a senator, I will do my best to make sure the freshman class is given the same consideration as the other classes when decisions are presented to the Student Senate. If elected, I will make our interests a priority and represent the Class of 2014 in an honorable way.

Justin M. Christian

Topeka

With my many years of valuable experience working with students in other organizations, I have the skills required to organize and get things done in a timely and efficient manner. I believe that every student’s voice should be heard and I have the skills required to bring the voice and vision of the student to the table each and every day.

Elizabeth Dunn

Holton

Political Science

I will contribute to the success of Student Senate in the way of being fiscally responsible in every decision pertaining to student senate. At the same time, i would like the money that we do receive to go towards effective projects that will help students succeed at the University.

Steve Hetro

Overland Park

Pre-Physical Therapy

If I am elected Student Senator for the freshman class, I will contribute my leadership and my personality to help keep the success of Student Senate going. Making sure individual groups and clubs have the chance to be heard and have a voice is very important to me.

Vincent Jerkovich

Salina

Political Science

As a new student, I’m excited for the many opportunities students have to get involved. I’m eager to apply that excitement to Senate by performing the duties of a senator to the best of my ability: advocating for the Class of 2014 by addressing any and every concern a freshman might have. Rock Chalk.

Alek Joyce

Lawrence

Architecture

I have lived right next to the University for the past 13 years. Between my detailed knowledge of everything at the University and my experience as Free State High School Student Body President, Model United Nations Delegate and KU Summerfield Scholar, I challenge anyone to say they are more qualified than I am for this position.

Caleb Kindall

Minneapolis, Kan.

Undecided

If elected I hope to combine good ideas with a hard work ethic to make the University greater than it already is. I hope to represent the interests of the Class of 2014 in a way that would improve the University for years to come.

Kendall Kraus

Rogers, Ark.

Global and International Studies

I believe I would be an asset to Student Senate because my two biggest strengths are my work ethic and interpersonal skills. I will work hard to make sure the students at the University have a positive experience and to ensure they know the resources available to them.

Kevin Leidel

Toledo, Ohio

Engineering

I will do my best to contribute my time to help keep Student Senate running smoothly. Being from out of state, I will contribute a different viewpoint to Senate. I also will try to represent the student body’s interest as best I can.

Steven Melton

Lawrence

Business

If elected to Student Senate, I will do everything I can to make the University of Kansas a better place to succeed academically and socially. I promise to make the best possible decisions and to represent the freshman class of 2014 to the best of my ability.

Sarah Morris

Wichita

Political Science and Finance

As a freshmen senator, I will bring a unique leadership experience and a fresh outlook to current issues and budget. I will safeguard the freshman voice when pressing issues face the student body and relay suggestions from our class to Senate.

Nick Patton

Olathe

Finance and East Asian Language and Culture

If elected I will provide clear and concise ideas that represent the ideas and opinions of the freshman class. I will work hard to make the University a better place for students and staff both academically and socially. Thank you very much for your support.

Mac Tamblyn

Leawood

Journalism

My decision-making abilities date back to 5th grade, during my days as Secretary of the Somerset Elementary “Leadership Team.” The Leadership Team stood for student rights, fighting bureaucratic teachers, lunch ladies and principals on issues such as recess extension, hot lunch menu expansion and chewing gum toleration. These experiences will be invaluable in helping me contribute to Student Senate.

Brandon Wiederholt

Garnett

Political Science/Pre-Law

Being bestowed with this opportunity would be the honor of a lifetime. If elected, I will work diligently on behalf of the class of 2014 to ensure that Student Senate provides for the future growth and success of KU, while holding true to the unparalleled traditions of our beloved University.

Candidates who did not turn in biographies: Jack Evans, Matt Fritzie, Kevin Krumme, Robert Mayes, Patrick McCann, Cannon McMahan, Brett Pollard and Towne Walston

— Edited by Roshni Oommen