The 2026 Michigan State University Board of Regents election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect two of eight members to the University of Michigan Board of Regents. Parties nominate candidates through conventions instead of in primary elections. Candidates are elected through plurality block voting.
Democratic convention Candidates Nominees Paul Brown, incumbent regent (2019–present) Amir Makled, civil rights attorney
Eliminated at convention Jordan Acker, incumbent regent (2019–present)
Endorsements
Republican convention Candidates Nominees Lena Epstein, oil executive, nominee for regent in 2022, and nominee for in 2018 Michael Schostak, Bloomfield Township treasurer
Endorsements
Third-party candidates
Libertarian Party
Nominee
Andrew Chadderdon, 2024 nominee for regent
U.S. Taxpayers Party
Nominee
Kyle Maas
General election
Results
References
External links Official campaign websites
Paul Brown (D) Lena Epstein (R) Amir Makled (D) Michael Schostak (R)