Macomb Community College Board of Trustees Member

What this office does

Governs a public community college district. The elected board sets college policy, approves the budget, oversees academic programs and hires and evaluates the college president or chancellor, who runs the college day to day.

Candidates

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Quick answers

Who is running for Macomb Community College Board of Trustees Member in 2026?

Joseph A. Backus, Frank Cusumano, Dwayne Anthony Haywood, Drake Kress, Ronald P. Papa, Vito Pianello, Richard D. Shaffer, Shelley Vitale and Vince Viviano.

Who is the incumbent?

Frank Cusumano, Shelley Vitale and Vince Viviano currently holds this office.

What does this office do?

Governs a public community college district. The elected board sets college policy, approves the budget, oversees academic programs and hires and evaluates the college president or chancellor, who runs the college day to day.

Who should I vote for in the Macomb Community College Board of Trustees Member race?

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When is the election?

The general election was Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Counts are unofficial until each state certifies its results over the following weeks; your state or county election office has the official results.