Arwa Elrayes running for the #ENGAGE slate has been elected Union President for Trinity Term 2026 with 757 first preferences, by a margin of around 155 votes over Liza Barkova.
Parjwal Pandey was elected Librarian-Elect with 653 first preferences. Catherine Xu was elected Treasurer-Elect with 693 first preferences. Harry Aldridge was elected Secretary with 700 first preferences.
Results for Secretary’s Committee will be announced tomorrow.
Regarding her presidency campaign and the Union, Arwa Elrayess told Cherwell: “The Union is an incredibly special place, facing very difficult times. I think we need a fresh start with more transparent governance, financial responsibility, and to affirm our position as the last bastion of free speech.”

