2026 Michigan State University Board of Trustees election
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November 3, 2026
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The 2026 Michigan State University Board of Trustees election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect two of eight members to the Michigan State University Board of Trustees. Parties nominate candidates through conventions instead of in primary elections. Candidates are elected through plurality block voting.
Democratic convention
Candidates
Nominees
Eliminated at convention
- Sylvia Santana, state senator from the 2nd district (2019–present)[4]
Endorsements
Brianna Scott
Kelly Tebay
Republican convention
Candidates
Nominees
- Julie Maday, former Novi city councilor and nominee in 2024[7][8]
- Roger Victory, state senator from the 31st district (2019–present)[9][8]
Endorsements
Julie Maday
- Political parties
Roger Victory
- Political parties
Green convention
Candidates
Filed paperwork
- Anthony La Pietra[11]
References
- ↑ Smith, Nick (March 3, 2026). "Santana to run for MSU Board of Trustees, sets up contested nomination fight". State Affairs. Retrieved March 27, 2026.
- 1 2 Davidson, Kyle (August 30, 2026). "Michigan Democrats finalize nominations, continue calls for unity heading into November". Michigan Advance. Retrieved August 30, 2026.
- ↑ Atwood, Sarah (March 3, 2026). "Democratic MSU trustee battle emerges as state senator confirms campaign". The Detroit News. Retrieved March 27, 2026.
- ↑ LaPlante, Brad (March 3, 2026). "State Sen. Santana to challenge two Democratic incumbents for MSU trustee". WLNS. Retrieved March 27, 2026.
- 1 2 Roeder, Julia (March 27, 2026). "Whitmer endorses MSU Trustees Scott and Tebay for re-election". The State News. Retrieved March 31, 2026.
- 1 2 Hermani, Jordyn (April 19, 2026). "Michigan Dems back Garlin Gilchrist and Eli Savit, oust U-M's Jordan Acker". Bridge Michigan. Retrieved April 20, 2026.
- ↑ Shelton, Shajaka; Skubick, Tim (March 28, 2026). "Michigan Republicans hold nominating convention". WLNS. Retrieved March 31, 2026.
- 1 2 Dailey, Katherine (August 22, 2026). "DeBoyer officially wins LG nomination as Michigan Republicans focus on leadership change in Lansing". Michigan Advance. Retrieved August 22, 2026.
- ↑ Boatman, Mitchell (January 14, 2026). "Term-limited in state legislature, Victory announces next campaign". Holland Sentinel. Retrieved March 27, 2026.
- 1 2 Juarez, Jose (March 28, 2026). "2026 Michigan Republican Party Endorsement Convention". The Detroit News. Retrieved March 30, 2026.
- ↑ "General Election Candidate Listing". Michigan Department of State. April 22, 2026. Retrieved April 22, 2026.
External links
Official campaign websites