The Los Medanos College Associated Senate is holding a vote to appoint members to three positions: president, vice president and treasurer. Voting is being held currently, and ends on May 9 at 5 p.m.

On Wednesday, the LMCAS Senate hosted an election event in the outdoor quad in which students could cast their votes on laptops and receive a free lunch, lanyard and an “I Voted” sticker.

The candidates: Gary Simeon Walker, Candice Tidwell and Gilbert Alexander Lopez-Thomas are running unopposed as the positions received just one applicant independently. There is still the opportunity for write-in candidates to be elected.

All of the candidates are currently involved in the LMCAS, with Walker and Tidwell being senators and Lopez-Thomas being the current treasurer.

Walker, running for president, stated that “I thrive on being the voice of others whom may not speak up because of many potential reasons: shy, timid or introverted. I have a loud and bold voice and can advocate for change by articulating the concerns of our constituents.”

Tidwell, candidate for vice president, relayed her hopes for the future of her position as she stated, “As an active senator I have advocated, and addressed the needs and concerns for the students. As Vice President I intend to enhance my existing skills and knowledge. I will continue to advocate for or against issues that affect the student body.”

Lopez-Thomas, incumbent, believes that past experience, as LMCAS Treasurer will be beneficial. “Throughout the 2013-2014 in being the treasurer, I held the responsibilities in attending to the student government meeting, keeping up to date with the student government budget, and helping out in various events we held this semester.”

Voting started Monday online and will run until 5 p.m. on Friday. To vote and read the full statements from each candidate, visit the LMCAS site via the college website, www.losmedanos.edu