Michigan Democrats sweep elections for State Board of Education
The two Democrats won state board seats despite the education debate being dominated by culture war issues.
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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 O'Keefe's speech was "outright reprehensible."