SA
Shereef Akeel D
Democratic
- View Candidate Profile ›
- Where They Stand on the Issues ›
- Compare the Candidates ›
- Listed by the Wayne County Clerk
Michigan: Wayne State University Board of Governors
2026 General Election · November 3, 2026
Governs Wayne State University in Detroit, including its budget, tuition and president. Two of eight seats are on the ballot. It is a 8-year term.
This race appears only on ballots in this district.
Election Quick Facts
October 19, 2026Online and mail registration deadline (in-person registration through Election Day)
Oct 24 – November 1, 2026Early voting (at least these nine days)
October 30, 2026Last day to request an absentee ballot online or by mail (received)
November 3, 2026Election Day (polls open 7 a.m. – 8 p.m.)
Source: Michigan Department of State
2026 Candidates
10 certified for the general electionRM
Richard Mack D
Democratic
- View Candidate Profile ›
- Where They Stand on the Issues ›
- Compare the Candidates ›
- Listed by the Wayne County Clerk
AA
Andy Anuzis R
Republican
- View Candidate Profile ›
- Where They Stand on the Issues ›
- Compare the Candidates ›
- Listed by the Wayne County Clerk
CM
Christa Murphy R
Republican
- View Candidate Profile ›
- Where They Stand on the Issues ›
- Compare the Candidates ›
- Listed by the Wayne County Clerk
AA
Alex Avery L
Libertarian
- View Candidate Profile ›
- Where They Stand on the Issues ›
- Compare the Candidates ›
- Listed by the Wayne County Clerk
JV
Jami Van Alstine L
Libertarian
- View Candidate Profile ›
- Where They Stand on the Issues ›
- Compare the Candidates ›
- Listed by the Wayne County Clerk
JM
Jeff McDonald I
No party listed
- View Candidate Profile ›
- Where They Stand on the Issues ›
- Compare the Candidates ›
- Listed by the Wayne County Clerk
PR
Paul M. Ragan I
No party listed
- View Candidate Profile ›
- Where They Stand on the Issues ›
- Compare the Candidates ›
- Listed by the Wayne County Clerk
SR
Suzanne Roehrig W
Working Class Party
- View Candidate Profile ›
- Where They Stand on the Issues ›
- Compare the Candidates ›
- Listed by the Wayne County Clerk
KO
Kathleen Oakford I
No party listed
- View Candidate Profile ›
- Where They Stand on the Issues ›
- Compare the Candidates ›
- Listed by the Wayne County Clerk
Candidate list from the Wayne County Clerk official candidate list. Write-in candidates are not shown.
Compare the Candidates
Where each candidate stands on the key issues facing Michigan. A position appears only after we verify it from the candidate's own statements, votes or official record, with a link to the source.
Issue positions for Michigan candidates have not been researched yet. Candidates can send us their information using the For Candidates form.
Ads in This Race
Paid ads from each campaign's official account, as listed in public ad libraries. Listing an ad is not a finding about its accuracy; see how ads are labeled.