Judith Pritchett
Democratic- Background: Incumbent; former educator.
Campaign website not verified as of October 12, 2026.VOTE411 candidate profile
State education boards · November 3, 2026
State Board of Education
What this office does
Provides statewide public-education leadership, appoints the state superintendent, and advises on education needs. It does not govern Michigan’s degree-granting universities.
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: Charles Essner, William Mohr II, Christine C. Schwartz, Wissam Charafeddine, Mary Anne Hering, Kelli Monroe. View their profiles ↓
Background
Tiffany Tilley
Democratic- Background: Incumbent; professor.
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Terence Collins
Republican- Background: Financial analyst; former local trustee.
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Bree Moeggenberg
Republican- Background: Background not yet verified for this guide.
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Key positions & priorities
Judith Pritchett
Democratic- Stated priorities: Prioritizes equitable funding and literacy.
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Tiffany Tilley
Democratic- Stated priorities: Prioritizes teacher retention, early education and student supports.
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Terence Collins
Republican- Stated priorities: Prioritizes literacy, math and measurable results.
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Bree Moeggenberg
Republican- Stated priorities: No response in the VOTE411 questionnaire reviewed.
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Record & research gaps
Judith Pritchett
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 · Judith Pritchett
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.
Tiffany Tilley
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 · Tiffany Tilley
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.
Terence Collins
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 · Terence Collins
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.
Bree Moeggenberg
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 · Bree Moeggenberg
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.
Why education policy matters
Chalkbeat's January 2026 reporting highlights Michigan's weak reading and math results, slow academic recovery and debates over school accountability and choice. These issues provide context for evaluating candidates; the report does not establish their individual positions.
Chalkbeat Detroit · Michigan education issues to watch (January 6, 2026). Detroit-specific school-board coverage concerns a different district from Canton.
Reporting reviewed October 14, 2026.
Other candidates on your ballot
Charles Essner
Key positions & record
- Background: Business owner.
- Stated priorities: Supports spending restraint and vocational learning.
- 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 · Charles Essner
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.
William Mohr II
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 · William Mohr II
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.
Christine C. Schwartz
Key positions & record
- Background: Former local trustee.
- Stated priorities: Supports traditional academics and parental control of student data.
- Record review: A complete voting or action-record review is not yet included. Priorities are not proof of results.
Evidence & research notes
VOTE411 · Christine C. Schwartz
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.
Wissam Charafeddine
Key positions & record
- Background: Software engineer and educator.
- Stated priorities: Prioritizes computer science, teacher retention and privacy.
- Record review: A complete voting or action-record review is not yet included. Priorities are not proof of results.
Evidence & research notes
VOTE411 · Wissam Charafeddine
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.
Mary Anne Hering
Key positions & record
- Background: Retired community-college teacher.
- Stated priorities: Supports increased public-school resources and employee pay.
- 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 · Mary Anne Hering
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.
Kelli Monroe
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 · Kelli Monroe
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 · State Board of Education.
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