Marshall University has 40 senate seats open within 13 colleges and 47 students are fighting to take a seat.

The College of Health Professions has six seats open for senate and there are six students running.

Miracle Boltz, public health major, said she would love to be a part of the program’s growth.

“There’s never been much representation in the College of Health Professions,” Boltz said. “My major, public health, is newer at Marshall, and I would love to see the program grow and be a part of the process.”

Elections Commissioner Paige Dodrill said this is the first time she has seen a turnout like this.

“I was super impressed with the turnout for people wanting to run for college senate seats,” Dodrill said. “I’ve never seen such a large turnout and I hope they all get to become involved in student government.”

Voting is 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 10 and March 11 in the Memorial Student Center and the Rec Center. Students have to vote for senators in their particular college.

Students running will know the results by 9:15 p.m. March 11.

Skyler Hunt can be contacted at [email protected].