Interactive: See Detroit school board candidates being endorsed in their races

Detroit voters face the challenging task of selecting school board members from 34 candidates running in two separate races on November 3rd, an election that will determine a new board majority since five of seven seats are up for grabs. Various political action committees, union groups, and endorsement organizations like the Black Slate are supporting different candidates, though no clear consensus has emerged among these influential groups. Education experts and current board members emphasize that voters should prioritize candidates who understand the governance role of board members—which involves policy-making, budget oversight, and superintendent accountability—rather than those promising direct control over day-to-day school operations.