Paul Brown
Democratic- Background: Incumbent regent.
State education boards · November 3, 2026
University of Michigan · Regents
What this office does
Oversees university policy, finances and the president. Regents govern the institution; they do not run individual classes.
6 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: Andrew Chadderdon, Kyle Maas. View their profiles ↓
Background
Amir Makled
Democratic- Background: Civil-rights attorney.
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Lena Epstein
Republican- Background: Business executive.
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Michael Schostak
Republican- Background: Township treasurer; finance lecturer.
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Key positions & priorities
Paul Brown
Democratic- Stated priorities: Supports expanding financial aid, research and collective bargaining.
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Amir Makled
Democratic- Stated priorities: Prioritizes affordability, academic freedom and investment across all three campuses.
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Lena Epstein
Republican- Stated priorities: Supports budget discipline, need-based aid and in-state access.
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Michael Schostak
Republican- Stated priorities: Supports rebuilding budgets from zero and expanding in-state access.
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Record & research gaps
Paul Brown
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 · Paul Brown
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.
Amir Makled
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 · Amir Makled
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.
Lena Epstein
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 · Lena Epstein
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.
Michael Schostak
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 · Michael Schostak
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
Andrew Chadderdon
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 · Andrew Chadderdon
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.
Kyle Maas
Key positions & record
- Background: IT/system administrator.
- Stated priorities: Supports industry-aligned curricula, cost control and free inquiry.
- 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 · Kyle Maas
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 · University of Michigan Regents.
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