Pamela Pugh

Pamela Pugh

Democratic Party

Candidate, Michigan State Senate District 35

Michigan State Board of Education

Tenure

2015 - Present

Term ends

2031

Years in position

10

Elections and appointments

Last elected

November 8, 2022

Next election

November 3, 2026

Education

High school

Saginaw High School

Bachelor's

Florida A&M University, 1996

Graduate

University of Michigan, 2001

Ph.D

University of Michigan, 2014

Personal

Birthplace

Newton, Miss.

Religion

Christian

Profession

Scientist

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Pamela Pugh (Democratic Party) is an at-large member of the Michigan State Board of Education. She assumed office in 2015. Her current term ends on January 1, 2031.

Pugh (Democratic Party) is running for election to the Michigan State Senate to represent District 35. She declared candidacy for the 2026 election.^[source]

Biography

Pamela Pugh was born in Newton, Mississippi. She earned a bachelor's degree from Florida A&M University in 1996 and a graduate degree from the University of Michigan in 2001. She earned a Ph.D. from the University of Michigan in 2014. Her career experience includes working as a scientist and chief public health advisor.

Pugh has been affiliated with the following organizations:

• National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
• Health Schools Network
• National Association of State Boards of Education
• Michigan Environmental Council

Political career

Michigan State Board of Education (2015-present)

Pugh was first elected to the board in November 2014 and took office in January 2015.

Elections

2026

See also: Michigan State Senate elections, 2026

Note: At this time, Ballotpedia is combining all declared candidates for this election into one list under a general election heading. As primary election dates are published, this information will be updated to separate general election candidates from primary candidates as appropriate.

General election

The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.

General election for Michigan State Senate District 35

Brandell Adams and Pamela Pugh are running in the general election for Michigan State Senate District 35 on November 3, 2026.

		Candidate
		Brandell Adams (D)
		Pamela Pugh (D)

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2024

See also: Michigan's 8th Congressional District election, 2024

Michigan's 8th Congressional District election, 2024 (August 6 Democratic primary)

Michigan's 8th Congressional District election, 2024 (August 6 Republican primary)

General election

General election for U.S. House Michigan District 8

The following candidates ran in the general election for U.S. House Michigan District 8 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Kristen McDonald Rivet (D)	51.3	217,490
		Paul Junge (R)	44.6	189,317
		Kathy Goodwin (Working Class Party)	2.0	8,492
		Steve Barcelo (L)	1.1	4,768
	Submit photo	James Little (U.S. Taxpayers Party)	0.6	2,681
		Jim Casha (G)	0.4	1,602

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 424,350
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Michigan District 8

Kristen McDonald Rivet defeated Matt Collier and Pamela Pugh in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Michigan District 8 on August 6, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Kristen McDonald Rivet	53.3	43,393
		Matt Collier	26.4	21,482
		Pamela Pugh	20.3	16,525

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 81,400
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Dan Kildee (D)
• Daniel Moilanen (D)
• Sheldon Neeley (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Michigan District 8

Paul Junge defeated Mary Draves and Anthony Hudson in the Republican primary for U.S. House Michigan District 8 on August 6, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Paul Junge	74.8	43,204
		Mary Draves	15.0	8,688
		Anthony Hudson	10.1	5,851

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 57,743
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Nikki Snyder (R)
• Martin Blank (R)

Green convention

Green convention for U.S. House Michigan District 8

Jim Casha advanced from the Green convention for U.S. House Michigan District 8 on July 27, 2024.

		Candidate
✔		Jim Casha (G)

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Libertarian convention

Libertarian convention for U.S. House Michigan District 8

Steve Barcelo advanced from the Libertarian convention for U.S. House Michigan District 8 on July 20, 2024.

		Candidate
✔		Steve Barcelo (L)

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U.S. Taxpayers Party convention

U.S. Taxpayers Party convention for U.S. House Michigan District 8

James Little advanced from the U.S. Taxpayers Party convention for U.S. House Michigan District 8 on July 27, 2024.

		Candidate
✔	Submit photo	James Little (U.S. Taxpayers Party)

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Working Class Party convention

Working Class Party convention for U.S. House Michigan District 8

Kathy Goodwin advanced from the Working Class Party convention for U.S. House Michigan District 8 on June 23, 2024.

		Candidate
✔		Kathy Goodwin (Working Class Party)

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Endorsements

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2024

See also: United States Senate election in Michigan, 2024

General election

General election for U.S. Senate Michigan

The following candidates ran in the general election for U.S. Senate Michigan on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Elissa Slotkin (D)	48.6	2,712,686
		Mike Rogers (R)	48.3	2,693,680
		Joseph Solis-Mullen (L)	1.0	56,697
		Douglas P. Marsh (G)	1.0	53,978
		Dave Stein (U.S. Taxpayers Party)	0.7	41,363
		Doug Dern (Natural Law Party)	0.3	18,779
		Valerie Willis (U.S. Taxpayers Party) (Write-in)	0.0	2
	Submit photo	James Chapman (R) (Write-in)	0.0	1
		Other/Write-in votes	0.0	4

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 5,577,190
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• James Frizzell (Independent)

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. Senate Michigan

Elissa Slotkin defeated Hill Harper in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate Michigan on August 6, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Elissa Slotkin	76.3	712,791
		Hill Harper	23.7	221,053

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 933,844
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Pamela Pugh (D)
• Nasser Beydoun (D)
• Leslie Love (D)
• Zack Burns (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. Senate Michigan

Mike Rogers defeated Justin Amash, Sherry O'Donnell, and Sandy Pensler in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate Michigan on August 6, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Mike Rogers	63.2	555,766
		Justin Amash	15.6	137,565
		Sherry O'Donnell	12.1	106,466
		Sandy Pensler	9.1	79,772

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 879,569
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• J.D. Wilson (R)
• Sharon Savage (R)
• Michael Hoover (R)
• Bensson Samuel (R)
• Alexandria Taylor (R)
• Peter Meijer (R)
• James Craig (R)
• Nikki Snyder (R)
• Rebekah Curran (R)
• Glenn Wilson (R)

Green convention

Green convention for U.S. Senate Michigan

Douglas P. Marsh advanced from the Green convention for U.S. Senate Michigan on June 15, 2024.

		Candidate
✔		Douglas P. Marsh (G)

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Libertarian convention

Libertarian convention for U.S. Senate Michigan

Joseph Solis-Mullen advanced from the Libertarian convention for U.S. Senate Michigan on July 20, 2024.

		Candidate
✔		Joseph Solis-Mullen (L)

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Natural Law Party convention

Natural Law Party convention for U.S. Senate Michigan

Doug Dern advanced from the Natural Law Party convention for U.S. Senate Michigan on April 17, 2024.

		Candidate
✔		Doug Dern (Natural Law Party)

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U.S. Taxpayers Party convention

U.S. Taxpayers Party convention for U.S. Senate Michigan

Dave Stein advanced from the U.S. Taxpayers Party convention for U.S. Senate Michigan on July 27, 2024.

		Candidate
✔		Dave Stein (U.S. Taxpayers Party)

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2022

See also: Michigan State Board of Education election, 2022

General election

General election for Michigan State Board of Education (2 seats)

The following candidates ran in the general election for Michigan State Board of Education on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Pamela Pugh (D)	25.2	2,068,706
✔	Submit photo	Mitchell Robinson (D)	24.2	1,989,022
		Tami Carlone (R)	23.3	1,914,330
		Linda Lee Tarver (R)	22.8	1,873,715
		Mary Anne Hering (Working Class Party)	1.7	135,789
		Donna Gundle-Krieg (L)	1.1	87,353
	Submit photo	Bill Hall (L)	1.1	87,316
		Ethan Hobson (U.S. Taxpayers Party)	0.6	48,248

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 8,204,479
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Democratic convention

Democratic convention for Michigan State Board of Education (2 seats)

Incumbent Pamela Pugh and Mitchell Robinson advanced from the Democratic convention for Michigan State Board of Education on August 21, 2022.

		Candidate
✔		Pamela Pugh (D)
✔	Submit photo	Mitchell Robinson (D)

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Republican convention

Republican convention for Michigan State Board of Education (2 seats)

Tami Carlone and Linda Lee Tarver advanced from the Republican convention for Michigan State Board of Education on August 27, 2022.

		Candidate
✔		Tami Carlone (R)
✔		Linda Lee Tarver (R)

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Libertarian convention

Libertarian convention for Michigan State Board of Education (2 seats)

Donna Gundle-Krieg and Bill Hall advanced from the Libertarian convention for Michigan State Board of Education on July 10, 2022.

		Candidate
✔		Donna Gundle-Krieg (L)
✔	Submit photo	Bill Hall (L)

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U.S. Taxpayers Party convention

U.S. Taxpayers Party convention for Michigan State Board of Education (2 seats)

Ethan Hobson advanced from the U.S. Taxpayers Party convention for Michigan State Board of Education on July 23, 2022.

		Candidate
✔		Ethan Hobson (U.S. Taxpayers Party)

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Working Class Party convention

Working Class Party convention for Michigan State Board of Education (2 seats)

Mary Anne Hering advanced from the Working Class Party convention for Michigan State Board of Education on June 26, 2022.

		Candidate
✔		Mary Anne Hering (Working Class Party)

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2014

Michigan State Board of Education, 2014
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	Pamela Pugh Smith	24.5%	1,368,790
	Democratic	Casandra E. Ulbrich Incumbent	23.4%	1,309,760
	Republican	Maria Carl	22.9%	1,279,122
	Republican	Jonathan Tade Williams	21.6%	1,206,419
	Libertarian	Kimberly Moore	2.1%	114,666
	US Taxpayers	John Adams	1.5%	82,511
	Libertarian	Gregory Scott Stempfle	1.4%	75,702
	US Taxpayers	Karen Adams	1.2%	65,828
	Green	Sherry A. Wells	1.1%	60,516
	Natural Law	Nikki Mattson	0.5%	30,099
Total Votes				5,593,413
Election results via Michigan Secretary of State

Campaign themes

2026

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2024

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

As a scientist, community leader, and statewide education advocate, Pamela Pugh has dedicated her life to improving the lives and livelihoods of everyday Michiganders.

From being appointed as the Chief Health Advisor in response to the Flint Water Crisis to championing equitable and adequate funding for our public school system as President of the Michigan State Board of Education, Dr. Pugh has been taking charge on the issues that are most important to everyday Michiganders.

Pamela has lived in Michigan's 8th congressional district for 52 years. She was born in Newton, Mississippi, but at the age of one year old, her family moved to Carrollton, Michigan in the Great Lakes Bay region. Her family moved to the City of Saginaw when she was 15 years old where she attended Saginaw High School. After a short stint away graduating from Florida A&M University with a B.S. in Chemical Engineering, Pamela returned to Michigan to continue her pursuit of knowledge earning both a Doctor of Public Health and a Master of Science from the University of Michigan.

Pamela has distinguished herself by forging effective partnerships with community organizations, faith-based groups, academia, policymakers, and government at the local, state and federal levels. Through these collaborations, she secured millions in funding to tackle critical environmental health and health equity issues.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Family-Sustaining Wages-

  Pam is committed to crafting policies that ensure every workers’ wage covers their basic needs, including housing, healthcare, education, and a secure retirement. She will continue to support efforts to increase the minimum wage and promote fair compensation practices that narrow income inequality gaps.

  Job Creation and Workforce Development-

  In Congress, Pam will support policies that allow small businesses and big businesses alike to hire more Michigan workers and pay them higher salaries. We must have workers prepared for 21st century jobs is to support initiatives that provide affordable childcare to enter the workforce and expanding the Child Care Tax Credit.
• At the heart of Pam’s vision for a prosperous and equitable future lies a commitment to transforming our education system. In Congress, she will be dedicated to advocating for public education policy that prioritizes the well-being and success of every student, fosters an environment of learning and growth, and eradicates the systemic barriers hindering their progress. Pam supports a federal Ban on Book Bans, meaning no state or locality can divert educational resources to promote censorship or erode students’ freedom to read. Pamela will create a pathway to an affordable college degree for all and end the student loan debt burden. Investing in schools with money and resources like mental health care, are the priority for Pamela.
• Pamela is the only pro-choice CHAMPION in the race. She is 100% dedicated to safeguarding and advancing reproductive rights, recognizing that every individual should have the freedom to make personal decisions about their own bodies and reproductive health. Pam knows access to comprehensive reproductive healthcare and family planning services is fundamental to ensuring autonomy, gender equality, and general well-being. Abortions should be safe, legal, and financially attainable. She’ll work to codify access to reproductive freedom by passing a national law mandating coverage for abortion care. Pam will fund programs that provide affordable contraception, preventive care, and family planning services, including supporting Planned Parenthood

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Climate change is no longer an abstract future problem. The climate crisis is real, and it’s here now. We need a future powered by clean, renewable energy sources. We must acknowledge that the impacts of climate change disproportionately affect marginalized communities and exacerbate existing health disparities. Pam will lead bold climate action policies, including transitioning to a carbon-neutral economy, investing in renewable infrastructure, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. She’ll empower unheard voices in decision-making processes to ensure that those with the most to lose, like farmers, communities of color, and low-income populations, have a seat at the table when creating solutions.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

Unbought and Unbossed.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Integrity, empathy, and a real ability to listen, and be accountable to constituents. An elected official must be tenacious in the pursuit of the interest of their constituents and their country. Most importantly, they must uphold their oath of office in every way.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Representatives must make it a priority to be present for the obligations of their position including being present at every vote, barring an emergency of some kind. It is their responsibility to research policies, attend committee hearings, meet with constituents and businesses that impact their district. Additionally, Representatives need to host regular town halls within the district.

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

Wonder Woman

What qualities does the U.S. House of Representatives possess that makes it unique as an institution?

It is the people's house, and I am running because in recent decades its become the millionaires club instead. Still, it is the body of government at the federal level that has the most direct connection to the needs of the citizens.

Do you believe that it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics?

I do think that some government experience is a plus. Congress is a complex institution where process and policy are both important. I think having previous experience in government provides some basic parameters and cultural understanding of this charged political environment.

What do you perceive to be the United States’ greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?

We cannot give up the civil rights and voitng right we our elders and ancestors fought so hard for. We need to honor that sacrifice and legacy and fully pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Act to defend the moral center of our Democracy.

Do you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives?

The term should be more in order to ensure Representatives have more time to focus on policy

What are your thoughts on term limits?

I do support term limits that balance the need for institutional knowledge and also creates a system where new people, new ideas and new energy can serve our nation.

Is there a particular representative, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

Shirley Chisholm. Her bold leadership is what we should all should emulate.

Both sitting representatives and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?

I've heard so many stories in the field talking to voters, but the most devastating ones are those from Flint residents who still haven't seen the funds and benefits owed to them from the ongoing water crisis. There are too many to write about here.

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

Of course, as long as we don't compromise our true values and moral integrity in the process.

How should the U.S. House use its investigative powers?

Ethically and responsibly. If there is a legitimate issue of corruption those should be investigated. We need more accountability for the corporate persons, as determined through Citizens United, and their actions that are unlawful.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

There is not enough space to list all of them, please see link below

American Arab & Muslim Political Action Committee (AMPAC)

The Black Mayors of Michigan
Emgage PAC
Michigan Canadian Council of COGIC Bishops
Michigan Bangladeshi American Democratic Caucus (MI-BADC)
Michigan Democratic Party Black Caucus
Michigan Democratic Party Progressive Caucus
Michigan Democratic Women’s Progressive Caucus of Muskegon
Mothering Justice Action Fund
Network for Public Education Action
The Future – Today & Tomorrow
Rashida Tlaib, U.S. Congress (MI-12)
Ro Khanna, U.S. Congress (CA-17)
Warren Cleage Evans, Wayne County Executive
Dr. Mitchell Robinson, Michigan State Board of Education

Dr. Judith Pritchett, Michigan State Board of Education

What committees interest you?

Education and the workforce, Science, Space and Technology, and Natural Resources.

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

It's crucial for us to show our people where our money goes. I hear the frustration of my neighbors when they see giant defense budgets approved with little to no opposition, and our domestic policies ignored at the expense of our neighbors who are already stressed. We can

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2024

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2022

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Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2024*	U.S. House Michigan District 8	Lost primary	$0	N/A**
2024*	U.S. Senate Michigan	Withdrew primary	$0	N/A**
2022	Michigan State Board of Education	Won general	$30,610	$0
Grand total			$30,610	N/A**
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

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Current members of the Michigan State Senate

Senators

District 1

Erika Geiss (D)

District 2

Sylvia Santana (D)

District 3

Stephanie Chang (D)

District 4

Darrin Camilleri (D)

District 5

Dayna Polehanki (D)

District 6

Mary Cavanagh (D)

District 7

Jeremy Moss (D)

District 8

Mallory McMorrow (D)

District 9

Michael Webber (R)

District 10

Paul Wojno (D)

District 11

Veronica Klinefelt (D)

District 12

Kevin Hertel (D)

District 13

Rosemary Bayer (D)

District 14

Sue Shink (D)

District 15

Jeff Irwin (D)

District 16

Joseph Bellino (R)

District 17

Jonathan Lindsey (R)

District 18

Thomas Albert (R)

District 19

Sean McCann (D)

District 20

Aric Nesbitt (R)

District 21

Sarah Anthony (D)

District 22

Lana Theis (R)

District 23

Jim Runestad (R)

District 24

Ruth Johnson (R)

District 25

Dan Lauwers (R)

District 26

Kevin Daley (R)

District 27

John Cherry (D)

District 28

Sam Singh (D)

District 29

Winnie Brinks (D)

District 30

Mark Huizenga (R)

District 31

Roger Victory (R)

District 32

Jon Bumstead (R)

District 33

Rick Outman (R)

District 34

Roger Hauck (R)

District 35

Vacant

District 36

Michele Hoitenga (R)

District 37

John Damoose (R)

District 38

Ed McBroom (R)

Democratic Party (19)

Republican Party (18)

Vacancies (1)