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Garlin Gilchrist for Secretary of State
Garlin Gilchrist is a husband, dad, a public servant, and an engineer dedicated to making government work for regular people. Now, he’s running for Secretary of State to make government work for all of us — and to protect your right to vote.
As your Secretary of State, Garlin will stand tall for our democracy, defend your sacred right to vote, and make government services better, faster, and more convenient.
- Fight for more legislative action that shine a light on dark money in our politics.
- Modernize licensing and registration by providing smarter, 21st century service.
- Stand tall against big tech companies and the Trump administration who want to abuse your personal voter registration information or license-plate data.
- Hold accountable companies that rip you off when you get your car fixed.
Learn more at https://garlingilchrist.com/
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Eli Savit for Attorney General
Eli Savit has dedicated his career to fighting for people. A born-and-raised Michigander, Eli worked under the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. He served as a civil-rights and public-interest attorney, started his career as a public school teacher, and is now Washtenaw County Prosecuting Attorney.
Eli Savit is running for Attorney General to fight for the rights and freedoms of every Michigander. He’ll take on corporate polluters, protect workers and consumers from exploitation, and hold powerful interests accountable. At a time when our constitutional rights are under attack, Eli will be a fearless advocate for justice, fairness, and opportunity for all.
Learn more at https://www.eliformichigan.com/
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Megan Cavanagh for Michigan Supreme Court
Elected to the Michigan Supreme Court in 2018, Megan has championed a justice system that is accessible, transparent, and centered on people. She has led efforts to improve child welfare outcomes, strengthen legal representation for families, collaborate with tribal courts, and ensure that courts serve every community with fairness and dignity.
A devoted mother and stepmother of four, Megan balances her public service with family life, serving as a primary caregiver to her mother while remaining deeply connected to her Lansing roots. Her career reflects a simple but powerful belief: justice should not be an abstract ideal—it should actively improve people’s lives.
Learn more at https://cavanaghforjustice.com/
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Noah Hood for Michigan Supreme Court
Justice Noah P. Hood was appointed to the Michigan Supreme Court effective May 27, 2025, for a partial term ending on December 31, 2026. Previously, he was appointed to a partial term on the Michigan Court of Appeals in March 2022 and won election later that year. During his time on the COA, he served on the Rules Committee and Education Committee.
From 2019 to 2022, Justice Hood served on the Third Judicial Circuit Court of Michigan in the Criminal Division, presiding over felony cases in Wayne County. From 2021 to 2022, Judge Hood also presided over the Veterans Treatment Court, a problem-solving court docket that targets underlying issues affecting justice-involved military veterans.
He has also been recognized by the U.S. Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General and U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Judith P. Pritchett for State Board of Education
Judith P. Pritchett, Ph.D. was elected to the State Board of Education in 2018. Judith served as an educator and administrator for over 25 years in public education serving many communities in Macomb County. She has worked as a High School Social Studies teacher, a High School Principal, an Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Superintendent of Schools. She is still very active in assisting with educational policy and advocating for equitable opportunities for all students in the state.
She earned her Bachelor of Arts, Master of Curriculum and Instruction; Education Specialist in Curriculum and Leadership and Ph.D. in Educational Leadership from Oakland University. She is the recipient of the Beloved Community Builder Award from the Macomb County Interfaith Center for Racial Justice.
Learn more at https://www.facebook.com/judy.pritchett.7564
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Tiffany D. Tilley for State Board of Education
Tiffany D. Tilley is a native Detroiter. Her professional background includes education, real estate development, community and economic development, years serving as a municipal government appointee, and nonprofit leadership. Through her community work she has managed and opened the doors for millions of dollars to help communities in Southeastern Michigan. In 2018, Tilley won the State Board of Education election by almost 1.8M votes. Today she serves as the Co-Vice President of the Board where she gives a voice to underserved populations, including using her platform to advocate for increasing equitable funding, CTE programs, early childhood education (ECE), closing the achievement gap, mental health support, and for foster youth across our State.
She holds a dual Bachelor's of Science in Organizational Leadership and Communications from Rochester College. As well as a MBA from the University of Detroit Mercy geared towards International Business.
Learn more at https://www.facebook.com/tiffanytilleyforstateboard/
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Paul Brown for University of Michigan Board of Regents
Paul Brown is a proud Michigander and Wolverine! Paul grew up in northern Michigan in a union home. (His mother was a Teamster.) Paul is the only candidate who is a union member. Paul’s first union job was as a Seafarer working on the freight boats in the Straits of Mackinac. He later joined the staff at University of Michigan as a member of LEO/AFT. Paul worked in the administration of both Governor Jennifer Granhom and President Joe Biden on issues of economic development and small business access to capital.
Paul is focused on increasing the access and affordability of education and healthcare for working families in Michigan. Paul ran for regent because he was frustrated with the lack of results from our elected officials.
Learn more at www.gobluevotebrown.com
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Amir Makled for University of Michigan Board of Regents
Amir Makled is a civil rights attorney, University of Michigan–Dearborn graduate, and father who believes a public university must answer to the people it serves — not political pressure or elite interests. Universities must be places where truth is pursued — not avoided or suppressed. Amir is outspoken in defending free speech and academic freedom, including the right of students and faculty to speak out against injustice without fear of retaliation or surveillance.
Learn more at https://amirmakled.com/
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Brianna Scott for Michigan State University Board of Trustees
For the past eight years, Trustee Brianna T. Scott has been a fearless advocate for the Spartan community. Her tenure has been defined by a commitment to rectifying historical oversights, ensuring financial accessibility, and demanding absolute accountability from the administration. As she seeks re-election, her platform remains rooted in the values of progress and integrity.
Attorney/entrepreneur Brianna T. Scott of Muskegon, Michigan received her bachelor’s from Michigan State University (Eli Broad College of Business) and her Juris Doctorate from Wayne State University Law School. After graduating from law school, she was hired as the first African American assistant prosecutor in the Muskegon County Prosecutor’s office, and in 2005 opened her law firm, Brianna T. Scott & Associates, PLLC, in Muskegon, Michigan. Scott remains dually licensed to practice law in Michigan and New York.
Learn more at https://www.brianna4msu.com/
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Kelly Tebay Zemke for Michigan State University Board of Trustees
Kelly Tebay was elected to the Board of Trustees for an eight-year term starting Jan. 1, 2019. Tebay is the director of government and external relations at The Henry Ford in Dearborn, Michigan. Her career began in professional fundraising for various state and federal political campaigns before she moved on to work in corporate relations for nonprofits and state and federal government agencies. Raised in Shelby Township and Yale, Michigan, Tebay is a graduate of Yale Public Schools. She enrolled at James Madison College at Michigan State University, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in international relations with a specialization in Muslim studies. She later earned a master’s degree in law enforcement intelligence and analysis from MSU, with certificates in homeland security and critical thinking. In addition to serving on the board at MSU, Tebay serves on the board for Volunteers of America Michigan.
Learn more at https://www.facebook.com/KellyTebayforMSU/
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Shereef Akeel for Wayne State University Board of Governors
With a background in educational advocacy, Shereef Akeel prioritizes transparent governance and accountability. Akeel’s vision positions WSU as Michigan’s engine for economic growth and social equity.
Shereef Akeel is a nationally recognized civil rights and human rights attorney who has spent his career advocating for those who have been silenced, mistreated, and excluded from the American promise. From local workplaces in Michigan to torture prisons overseas, he has used the law to ensure accountability and justice.
Learn more at https://www.akeelforwsu.com/
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Richard Mack for Wayne State University Board of Governors
I am a union-side (never employer side) labor and civil rights attorney, for the last 28 years. I have negotiated several dozen labor contracts for unions, with universities and other public employers across the state; including for a 27-union coalition during the Detroit bankruptcy. I want to use my experience of wading through government budgets to help deliver a top-notch education for students, while fairly compensating the faculty and staff who make that education possible.
I am a civil rights litigator, passionate about protecting the free speech rights of all on campus, and protecting academic freedoms against illegal interference from the outside. I am driven to help make WSU more affordable, safe, and connected to the entire state of Michigan.
Learn more at https://richardmackforwsu.com/
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