I will give you corrections to make. This election has ended currently and the winners are out so I will tell you the winners and you should add them seamlessly to the top of the first paragraph. Change tenses from present to past e.g: "running" to "ran." Okay so here are the winning candidates:
Isabella Martinez - President
Sarah Buckingham - Vice President
Kayden Johnson - Secretary
Bella Howell - Media Chair
Evey Flagello - Class Rep
Kailyn Therber - Class Rep
Here is the next thing I want you to change, In the second paragraph, move "she said" prior to the quote she said. Next, insert Sarah Buckingham V.P. between first 2 sentences of paragraph 3. Add "in the 8th grade" after "background as a vice president." Scrap the last sentence in that paragraph as VP's are not allowed to do that and then attach (join) the next paragraph right behind this one. Again don't forget to change tenses where necessary.
Here is a change my teacher put to make but I don't understand what it's about. She put and asterisk (*) beside paragraph 3 see if you can figure that out. There is another asterisk again but this one is pointed to be between sentence two and three in the paragraph 5 (Kayden Johnson's paragph). 
If you see any other issues please inform me before directly changing it. 

Here is the article:
Armuchee High School freshmen contending for student leadership positions recently shared their goals and visions for the upcoming election. The candidates, running for various roles, expressed their commitment to building a more inclusive and supportive school environment.

Isabella Martinez, who is running for class president, spoke about her desire to build a stronger connection with peers. “I would like to get closer to my peers and be a good leader for my classmates,” she said. She hopes to increase student involvement through introducing new clubs, aiming to create opportunities for a wider range of interests and abilities. Her approach highlights the importance of connection and inclusion.

Experience played a significant role in shaping the approach of Sarah Buckingham. With a background as vice president, she pointed out the importance of addressing the divisions within the freshman class. “Groups of people stay with groups of people,” she said, expressing her desire to create a more inclusive atmosphere. She also proposed introducing a study period in place of SSR, which she believes would better support students' academic needs.

Meanwhile, Bella Howell, who also brings previous leadership experience, advocates the  importance of approaching leadership through service. She believes that prioritizing a service-driven approach would benefit the entire class. “If we go from a perspective of serving not necessarily immediately leading, then the grade will benefit,” she said. She believes her focus on service, combined with the power of building relationships, can help the school  overcome its current lack of cohesion.

Kayden Johnson, running for the position of secretary, expressed her desire to increase student involvement. “I think there should be more student involvement, and that should be changed,” she said. She places an emphasis on the importance of encouraging participation from a wider range of students. Her approach highlights the need for responsibility in leadership with a focus on connecting with other students.

For Evey Flagello, running for the position of media chair and representative, creativity is a key advantage she hopes to bring to the leadership team. “I feel like I’m very creative, so that will be able to help our leadership team this year,” she said. Her focus on volunteer work and school spirit drives her desire to organize events to help the community.

Kailyn Therber, emphasized the importance of maintaining a healthy balance between student leadership and personal life. She wrote, “Involvement in school is really important, but if it interferes with your life or mental capacity, it can be dangerous.” Kailyn’s realistic approach to leadership exhibits her ability to carefully juggle multiple tasks while still remaining focused in student affairs. Her focus on maintaining balance resonates with many students and also advises others to do the same.
As the election approaches, these candidates offer a wide range of ideas, aimed at creating a more connected and supportive school community. They shared their individual approaches, shaped by their unique perspectives and experiences. All of the candidates were committed to improving the freshman experience and talked about the importance of balancing. Their shared goal of creating a more supportive community promises to bring fresh perspectives to student leadership.