MEA’s Statewide Screening and Recommendation Committee, comprised of everyday educators from across Michigan, met on Saturday, May 9 to interview candidates for governor and then discuss potentially recommending a candidate for the gubernatorial election.

Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan and Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson accepted MEA’s invitation to participate in our member-driven screening and recommendation process. After deliberating on Saturday, the committee did not reach a majority decision and may reconvene at a later date.

In the meantime, MEA looks forward to continuing our dialog with the candidates running for governor — and every other office — as we work to strengthen our neighborhood schools, improve student outcomes and raise the standard of living for teachers, education support professionals, and higher-education faculty and staff throughout Michigan.