In a somewhat odd result in the context of
the significant Republican victories throughout the state, Democratic
candidates fared much better on other statewide ballot efforts, nearly
sweeping. For the State Board of Education, Democratic Pamela Smith and
Casandra Ulbrich were victorious over their two Republican opponents.
Democratic candidates were also successful in all but one university board
election. Democratic nominees Mike Behm and Kathy White (University of Michigan
Board of Regents), Democratic nominees Marilyn Kelly and Dana Thompson (Wayne
State University Board of Governors) were all winners over Republican
candidates. Democratic nominee George Perles won a seat for the Michigan State
Board of Trustees as did Republican Melanie Foster.
