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Judith Pritchett

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Educator

Judith Pritchett is the Democratic incumbent on Michigan's State Board of Education. A retired educator with a Ph.D., she prioritizes improving student achievement, supporting education staff, and ensuring equitable opportunities for all.

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Background

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Pritchett earned an associate degree in secondary education from Lorain Community College and a bachelor's degree, master's degree, and Ph.D. from Oakland University. Pritchett retired in 2017. Her professional experience includes working as a chief academic officer for the Macomb Intermediate School District, as superintendent and assistant superintendent for curriculum of Center Line Public Schools, as an administrator and principal of Mount Clemens Community Schools, and as an assistant principal and social studies teacher of Utica Community Schools. Pritchett also previously worked as an English teacher, church secretary, and dental assistant.[1]

Ph.D:
Oakland University
Graduate:
Oakland University
Associates:
Lorain Community College
Bachelor's:
Oakland University

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What would be your top three priorities, if elected?

1. Improve Student Achievement in Michigan

2. Support and Respect all Education Staff in the state

3. High and Equitable Opportunities for all students.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I am passionate about public education and believe it is being attacked by individuals who want to 'close community schools or send in outside Emergency Managers or CEOs to run schools that have publicly elected Boards of Education.

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What is your political philosophy?

My passion for public education and for seeking this office is grounded in my belief that all children have a right to high quality education taught by professionally trained teachers who are respected and provided the resources to meet the needs of all of their students. With the State Board of Education providing the leadership and general supervision, it is the decisions made by locally elected members of the community that provide opportunities for all students. It would be my honor and privilege to work together with school communities across Michigan to continue to offer high quality and equitable public education to all children.[2]

—Judith Pritchett[1]

On the 2026 ballot

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Compiled from the candidate’s published profile as of September 30, 2026.

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Judith Pritchett — Michigan State Board of Education candidate, 2026 | True Vote