Steve Bland, Jr.

35 candidates are competing for five open seats on the Detroit school board, including three incumbents and several former board members. The election could reshape the Detroit Public Schools Community District, according to the superintendent, who emphasized the need for continued progress.

LaTrice McClendon and Corletta Vaughn, chair and vice chair of Detroit's school board, will not seek reelection in November. Their candidacies were disqualified due to unpaid fees, though McClendon's fee was later paid. Five board seats are up for election, with three other board members also running for re-election.

35 candidates are running for five open seats on the Detroit school board, including three incumbents and several former board members. The election, set for November 2026, could significantly influence the direction of the Detroit Public Schools Community District, according to Superintendent Nikolai Vitti.