Brianna Scott
Democratic- Background: Incumbent; attorney.
State education boards · November 3, 2026
Michigan State University · Trustees
What this office does
Oversees the university, its spending and its president. Trustees set institutional direction and oversee leadership.
10 listed candidates · Vote for no more than 2
8 years
Canton Precinct 8 sample ballot (PDF) · Names and voting limits follow this sample.
Research draft · Candidate order follows the sample ballot. Priorities summarize candidate or office statements, not independently verified outcomes. Missing responses do not mean a candidate has no position.
Compare major-party candidates
Compare backgrounds, priorities and records using the same evidence standards. Statements are attributed; gaps are not filled with assumptions. Source review dates remain unchanged.
This race has multiple candidates from each major party. Each column groups candidates by party; choose individuals within the ballot’s voting limit.
Also on your ballot: Daniel R. Patterson, Will Tyler White, Janet Sanger, John Sanger, John Anthony La Pietra, Yaz Ozbek. View their profiles ↓
Background
Kelly Tebay Zemke
Democratic- Background: Incumbent; government-relations professional.
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Julie Maday
Republican- Background: Former Novi councilmember.
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Roger Victory
Republican- Background: Farmer; state senator.
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Key positions & priorities
Brianna Scott
Democratic- Stated priorities: Prioritizes financial aid, student wellbeing and transparency.
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Kelly Tebay Zemke
Democratic- Stated priorities: Supports expanded aid and employee investment.
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Julie Maday
Republican- Stated priorities: Prioritizes spending oversight and affordability.
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Roger Victory
Republican- Stated priorities: Prioritizes stable governance, agriculture and free speech.
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Record & research gaps
Brianna Scott
Democratic- Record review: A complete voting or action-record review is not yet included. Priorities are not proof of results.
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Evidence & research notes
VOTE411 · Brianna Scott
Candidate questionnaire · Candidate-reported information; not an independent assessment of results.
A complete voting or action-record review is not yet included. A promise is not proof of an outcome; missing research is not evidence of no record.
Reviewed October 1, 2026.
Kelly Tebay Zemke
Democratic- Record review: A complete voting or action-record review is not yet included. Priorities are not proof of results.
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Evidence & research notes
VOTE411 · Kelly Tebay Zemke
Candidate questionnaire · Candidate-reported information; not an independent assessment of results.
A complete voting or action-record review is not yet included. A promise is not proof of an outcome; missing research is not evidence of no record.
Reviewed October 1, 2026.
Julie Maday
Republican- Record review: A complete voting or action-record review is not yet included. Priorities are not proof of results.
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Evidence & research notes
VOTE411 · Julie Maday
Candidate questionnaire · Candidate-reported information; not an independent assessment of results.
A complete voting or action-record review is not yet included. A promise is not proof of an outcome; missing research is not evidence of no record.
Reviewed October 1, 2026.
Roger Victory
Republican- Record review: A complete voting or action-record review is not yet included. Priorities are not proof of results.
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Evidence & research notes
VOTE411 · Roger Victory
Candidate questionnaire · Candidate-reported information; not an independent assessment of results.
A complete voting or action-record review is not yet included. A promise is not proof of an outcome; missing research is not evidence of no record.
Reviewed October 1, 2026.
Other candidates on your ballot
Daniel R. Patterson
Key positions & record
- Background: Firefighter; ecologist.
- Stated priorities: Prioritizes affordable tuition and sustainable budgets.
- Record review: A complete voting or action-record review is not yet included. Priorities are not proof of results.
Evidence & research notes
VOTE411 · Daniel R. Patterson
Candidate questionnaire · Candidate-reported information; not an independent assessment of results.
A complete voting or action-record review is not yet included. A promise is not proof of an outcome; missing research is not evidence of no record.
Reviewed October 1, 2026.
Will Tyler White
Key positions & record
- Background: Music-business manager.
- Stated priorities: Supports career programs and lower living costs.
- Record review: A complete voting or action-record review is not yet included. Priorities are not proof of results.
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Evidence & research notes
VOTE411 · Will Tyler White
Candidate questionnaire · Candidate-reported information; not an independent assessment of results.
A complete voting or action-record review is not yet included. A promise is not proof of an outcome; missing research is not evidence of no record.
Reviewed October 1, 2026.
Janet Sanger
Campaign website not verified as of October 12, 2026.VOTE411 candidate profile
Key positions & record
- Background: Background not yet verified for this guide.
- Stated priorities: No response in the VOTE411 questionnaire reviewed.
- Record review: A complete voting or action-record review is not yet included. Priorities are not proof of results.
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Evidence & research notes
VOTE411 · Janet Sanger
Candidate questionnaire · Candidate-reported information; not an independent assessment of results.
A complete voting or action-record review is not yet included. A promise is not proof of an outcome; missing research is not evidence of no record.
Reviewed October 1, 2026.
John Sanger
Campaign website not verified as of October 12, 2026.VOTE411 candidate profile
Key positions & record
- Background: Background not yet verified for this guide.
- Stated priorities: No response in the VOTE411 questionnaire reviewed.
- Record review: A complete voting or action-record review is not yet included. Priorities are not proof of results.
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Evidence & research notes
VOTE411 · John Sanger
Candidate questionnaire · Candidate-reported information; not an independent assessment of results.
A complete voting or action-record review is not yet included. A promise is not proof of an outcome; missing research is not evidence of no record.
Reviewed October 1, 2026.
John Anthony La Pietra
Key positions & record
- Background: Attorney.
- Stated priorities: Prioritizes transparency and free expression.
- Record review: A complete voting or action-record review is not yet included. Priorities are not proof of results.
Evidence & research notes
VOTE411 · John Anthony La Pietra
Candidate questionnaire · Candidate-reported information; not an independent assessment of results.
A complete voting or action-record review is not yet included. A promise is not proof of an outcome; missing research is not evidence of no record.
Reviewed October 1, 2026.
Yaz Ozbek
Campaign website not verified as of October 12, 2026.VOTE411 candidate profile
Key positions & record
- Background: Graduate student.
- Stated priorities: Supports reduced tuition and student living-cost assistance.
- Record review: A complete voting or action-record review is not yet included. Priorities are not proof of results.
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Evidence & research notes
VOTE411 · Yaz Ozbek
Candidate questionnaire · Candidate-reported information; not an independent assessment of results.
A complete voting or action-record review is not yet included. A promise is not proof of an outcome; missing research is not evidence of no record.
Reviewed October 1, 2026.
Office and ballot references: VOTE411 · Michigan State University Trustees.
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