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The two Democrats won state board seats despite the education debate being dominated by culture war issues.

Republicans framed the education debate in Michigan this year on culture war issues including transgender inclusion, diversity and critical race theory. But in statewide races, it was Democrats who emerged victorious.

Two Democrats, Dennis Denno and Renee Knake Jefferson, have won the race for the two seats available on the Michigan State University Board of Trustees.

Michigan State University's Board of Trustee has two open positions this year, Tuesday's general election saw seven candidates looking to fill those seats.

University Council member and Professor Jack Lipton said Trustee Pat OKeefes speech was "outright reprehensible."

University Council member and Professor Jack Lipton said Trustee Pat OKeefes speech was "outright reprehensible."

Amid ongoing tensions between the Michigan State University Board of Trustees and community members on campus, two seats on the board are up for grabs in the upcoming November election.

Our choices for the boards of Michigan State University, the University of Michigan, Wayne State University, and the state Board of Education.

Heres how people and groups are reacting to Michigan State Univerity President Samuel Stanley, Jr.’s resignation.

Voters will elect two candidates apiece for the boards of each of Michigan’s largest universities. The currently unfilled positions wield enormous influence.