6 candidates are running for 2 seats: Amir Makled (Democratic), Andrew Chadderdon (Libertarian), Kyle Maas (U.S. Taxpayers), Lena Epstein (Republican), Michael Schostak (Republican), and Paul Brown (Democratic). Paul Brown is the incumbent.

Unofficial result: the winners are Paul Brown (Democratic) and Amir Makled (Democratic).

Regent of the University of Michigan

Name: Regent of the University of Michigan
Start: 2026-11-03
Location: Michigan

Projected result: Won — Paul Brown (Democratic), Amir Makled (Democratic)

Source: clickondetroit.com

Michigan

My vote power: Average

What does this office do?

Setting tuition at state universities
Approving university budgets
Picking university presidents

Affects: Government Efficiency, Government Spending Reduction, Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties,

Candidates:

Amir Makled

Won

Democratic

Amir Makled is a Dearborn civil rights and criminal defense attorney, a partner at Hall Makled, and a University of Michigan-Dearborn graduate. His stated priorities are affordability and access across all three U-M campuses, and protecting free speech and academic freedom.

Records: Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties 6 for, Civil Rights 1 for

Andrew Chadderdon

Lost

Libertarian

Andrew Chadderdon is a former chair of the Libertarian Party of Michigan. As of September 2026, we found no public statement of his priorities.

Records: Government Spending Reduction 1 for

Kyle Maas

Lost

U.S. Taxpayers

Kyle Maas is an IT systems administrator with more than 20 years in programming, database and network work. His stated priorities are job-ready degrees built with industry input at lower cost, and protecting free speech and open debate on campus.

Records: Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties 1 for

Lena Epstein

Lost

Republican

Lena Epstein is a co-owner and executive of Vesco Oil Corporation and a fourth-generation University of Michigan graduate with a Ross MBA. Her stated priorities are keeping tuition and housing affordable, and opening more seats to in-state students.

Records: Government Spending Reduction 1 for, 3 against, Civil Rights 2 for, Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties 2 for

Michael Schostak

Lost

Republican

Michael Schostak is Bloomfield Township Treasurer and a former township trustee, investment banker, and Wayne State finance lecturer. His stated priorities are making Michigan residents at least 60% of undergraduates and lowering costs through budget discipline and wider aid.

Records: Government Spending Reduction 5 for, 32 against, Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties 5 for, 1 against, Civil Rights 3 for,

Paul Brown

Won

Democratic · Incumbent

Paul Brown is a University of Michigan regent, a managing partner at eLab Ventures, and a former Michigan Economic Development Corporation vice president. His stated priorities are affordability, including a wider Go Blue Guarantee, and fair treatment of university workers.

Records: Government Spending Reduction 2 for, 30 against, Public Education Quality 8 for, Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties 5 for, 1 against,

Source: mi-boe.entellitrak.com