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Michigan State University Board of Trustees

General: November 3, 2026

General election

Democratic

Brianna Scott is a Democratic candidate for Michigan State University Board of Trustees in the 2026 general election. They are the incumbent.

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LibertarianSouthwest Director, Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility

Daniel Patterson, a Libertarian and environmental professional, brings experience from the Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility to his candidacy for Michigan State University Board of Trustees.

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No party listedFirst-time candidate

Janet Sanger is running for Michigan State University Board of Trustees for the first time as a U.S. Taxpayers Party candidate. Her detailed campaign positions and background information are limited in available sources.

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GreenFirst-time candidateAttorney

An attorney running for Michigan State University Board of Trustees, this is his first run for office. He emphasizes transparency and accountability at the university level. His priorities include opening MSU meetings and records, ending secret-keeping, and recommitting to public service.

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No party listedFirst-time candidate

John Sanger is running for Michigan State University Board of Trustees in their first run for office. John Sanger emphasizes taxes.

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RepublicanFirst-time candidateRetired

Retired former Novi City Council member Julie Maday is running for her first term on the Michigan State University Board of Trustees. She prioritizes fiscal responsibility, institutional transparency, and tuition affordability while bringing an independent voice to board decisions.

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Democratic

Kelly Tebay is a Democratic candidate for Michigan State University Board of Trustees in the 2026 general election.

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RepublicanBusiness owner

Victory is running for the Michigan State University Board of Trustees. A farmer and business owner, he emphasizes removing unnecessary business regulations, supporting technical education for workforce development, and promoting traditional community values.

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LibertarianFirst-time candidate

William White, a Libertarian, is running for an at-large seat on the Michigan State University Board of Trustees in his first bid for office.

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No party listedFirst-time candidate

Yaz Ozbek is a Working Class Party candidate running for Michigan State University Board of Trustees at-large in her first run for office.

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Convention

DemocraticIncumbentAdvanced

Brianna Scott is a Democratic candidate for Michigan State University Board of Trustees in the 2026 general election. They are the incumbent.

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LibertarianAdvancedSouthwest Director, Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility

Daniel Patterson, a Libertarian and environmental professional, brings experience from the Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility to his candidacy for Michigan State University Board of Trustees.

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No party listedFirst-time candidateAdvanced

Janet Sanger is running for Michigan State University Board of Trustees for the first time as a U.S. Taxpayers Party candidate. Her detailed campaign positions and background information are limited in available sources.

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GreenFirst-time candidateAdvancedAttorney

An attorney running for Michigan State University Board of Trustees, this is his first run for office. He emphasizes transparency and accountability at the university level. His priorities include opening MSU meetings and records, ending secret-keeping, and recommitting to public service.

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No party listedFirst-time candidateAdvanced

John Sanger is running for Michigan State University Board of Trustees in their first run for office. John Sanger emphasizes taxes.

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RepublicanFirst-time candidateAdvancedRetired

Retired former Novi City Council member Julie Maday is running for her first term on the Michigan State University Board of Trustees. She prioritizes fiscal responsibility, institutional transparency, and tuition affordability while bringing an independent voice to board decisions.

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DemocraticAdvanced

Kelly Tebay is a Democratic candidate for Michigan State University Board of Trustees in the 2026 general election.

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RepublicanAdvancedBusiness owner

Victory is running for the Michigan State University Board of Trustees. A farmer and business owner, he emphasizes removing unnecessary business regulations, supporting technical education for workforce development, and promoting traditional community values.

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LibertarianFirst-time candidateAdvanced

William White, a Libertarian, is running for an at-large seat on the Michigan State University Board of Trustees in his first bid for office.

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No party listedFirst-time candidateAdvanced

Yaz Ozbek is a Working Class Party candidate running for Michigan State University Board of Trustees at-large in her first run for office.

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