Michigan State University Board of Trustees

10 candidates · General election, November 3, 2026

Candidates

Brianna ScottIncumbent

Democrat
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Kelly Tebay ZemkeIncumbent

Democrat
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Julie Maday

Republican
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Roger Victory

Republican
Moderately right · from their state-legislature votes (Shor–McCarty)

Daniel R. Patterson

Libertarian
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Will Tyler White

Libertarian
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Janet Sanger

U.S. Taxpayers
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John Sanger

U.S. Taxpayers
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John Anthony La Pietra

Green
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Yaz Ozbek

Working Class
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Quick answers

Who is running for Michigan State University Board of Trustees in 2026?
Brianna Scott (Democrat), Kelly Tebay Zemke (Democrat), Julie Maday (Republican), Roger Victory (Republican), Daniel R. Patterson (Libertarian), Will Tyler White (Libertarian), Janet Sanger, John Sanger, John Anthony La Pietra (Green) and Yaz Ozbek.
Who is the incumbent?
Brianna Scott and Kelly Tebay Zemke currently holds this office.
Who should I vote for in the Michigan State University Board of Trustees race?
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When is the election?
The general election is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Early voting and mail-ballot deadlines vary by state; check your state or county election office.

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