Kallyn Mai and Katelyn Hettinga win ASUI presidential election

The pair thanked their opposition for a competitive race

Associated Students University of Idaho President-elect Kallyn Mai (left) and Vice President-elect Katie Hettinga (right) will serve in the 2021-2022 academic year. Gracie Lassiter | The Argonaut
Associated Students University of Idaho President-elect Kallyn Mai (left) and Vice President-elect Katie Hettinga (right) will serve in the 2021-2022 academic year. Gracie Lassiter | The Argonaut

Kallyn Mai and Katelyn Hettinga were elected Wednesday evening as president and vice president of the Associated Students University of Idaho for the 2021 and 2022 academic year.  

The newest executive members are looking to connect with the UI community and help facilitate communication between ASUI and students.  

Mai and Hettinga said they’re thrilled to embark in their new positions. Both candidates reflected on their hard work and the campaign their supporters ran.  

“We’re obviously just really grateful that students believed in us to become their ASUI president and vice president,” Mai said.  

The first task they’re looking forward to embracing is the connection between student government and the student body. Hettinga said living reports and tabling for students will be a priority.  

Both Mai and Hettinga thanked their opposition, Joe Garrett and Julie Attinger for helping spur a competitive race. Mai said she was grateful to run against such passionate people.  

“We’ve both seen the passion and hard work firsthand,” Hettinga said. 

Sierra Pesnell can be reached at [email protected]

About the Author

Sierra Pesnell Junior at University of Idaho, majoring in Journalism with a minor in International studies. I work as a News Director for KUOI as well as write for the LIFE section at the Argonaut.

1 reply

  1. Erin Fanning

    Sounds like the UI students will have excellent leadership (among a good pool of candidates). And this was an excellent article: all the pertinent information and useful quotes!

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