By Michael Freeman, Managing Editor

In one of the closest races in recent history, Charles Gaines, junior criminal justice major from Cedar Hill, was elected as next year’s Students’ Association executive president Wednesday. He defeated Daniel Burgner, junior political science major from Yorba Linda, Calif., by a total of 11 votes.

Tony Godfrey, junior English major from Burleson, won the vice president position, beating Scott Adrian, sophomore political science major from Glendale, Calif.

Luke Cochran, junior finance major from Round Rock, was elected to be the SA treasurer for the 2009-10 school year. He ran unopposed.

Full results for Students’ Association Executive Officer Elections (813 total ballots cast):

President

Charles Gaines – 411 votes
Daniel Burgner – 400 votes

Vice President

Tony Godfrey – 475 votes
Scott Adrian – 325 votes

Treasurer

Luke Cochran – 790 votes