Sarah Hubbard

Sarah Hubbard

Republican Party

University of Michigan Board of Regents

Tenure

2021 - Present

Term ends

2029

Years in position

4

Predecessor

Shauna Diggs

Elections and appointments

Last elected

November 3, 2020

Education

Bachelor's

University of Michigan, 1990

Graduate

University of Michigan, 2007

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Birthplace

Coldwater, Mich.

Religion

Christian

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Sarah Hubbard (Republican Party) is an at-large member of the University of Michigan Board of Regents. She assumed office on January 1, 2021. Her current term ends on January 1, 2029.

Hubbard (Republican Party) ran for election for an at-large seat of the University of Michigan Board of Regents. She won in the general election on November 3, 2020.

Hubbard completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Sarah Hubbard was born in Coldwater, Michigan. Hubbard earned a bachelor's and master's degree from the University of Michigan in 1990 and 2007, respectively. Her career experience includes working as a government relations and business consultant. Hubbard has been affiliated with Chambers of Commerce, the National Rifle Association, and Right to Life of Michigan.

Elections

2020

See also: Michigan State Board of Regents election, 2020

General election

General election for University of Michigan Board of Regents (2 seats)

The following candidates ran in the general election for University of Michigan Board of Regents on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Mark Bernstein (D)	24.7	2,442,192
✔		Sarah Hubbard (R)	24.0	2,370,945
		Shauna Diggs (D)	23.9	2,366,730
		Carl Meyers (R)	22.8	2,257,254
		Eric Larson (L)	1.2	113,816
	Submit photo	James Lewis Hudler (L)	1.0	97,659
	Submit photo	Crystal Van Sickle (U.S. Taxpayers Party of Michigan)	0.8	82,594
	Submit photo	Michael Mawilai (G)	0.7	74,136
		Ronald Graeser (U.S. Taxpayers Party of Michigan)	0.5	49,194
		Keith Butkovich (Natural Law Party)	0.4	37,193

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 9,891,713
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Democratic convention

Democratic convention for University of Michigan Board of Regents (2 seats)

Incumbent Mark Bernstein and incumbent Shauna Diggs advanced from the Democratic convention for University of Michigan Board of Regents on August 29, 2020.

		Candidate
✔		Mark Bernstein (D)
✔		Shauna Diggs (D)

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Republican convention

Republican convention for University of Michigan Board of Regents (2 seats)

Sarah Hubbard and Carl Meyers advanced from the Republican convention for University of Michigan Board of Regents on August 29, 2020.

		Candidate
✔		Sarah Hubbard (R)
✔		Carl Meyers (R)

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Green convention

Green convention for University of Michigan Board of Regents (2 seats)

Michael Mawilai advanced from the Green convention for University of Michigan Board of Regents on June 20, 2020.

		Candidate
✔	Submit photo	Michael Mawilai (G)

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Libertarian convention

Libertarian convention for University of Michigan Board of Regents (2 seats)

Eric Larson and James Lewis Hudler advanced from the Libertarian convention for University of Michigan Board of Regents on July 18, 2020.

		Candidate
✔		Eric Larson (L)
✔	Submit photo	James Lewis Hudler (L)

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source
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Natural Law Party convention

Natural Law Party convention for University of Michigan Board of Regents (2 seats)

Keith Butkovich advanced from the Natural Law Party convention for University of Michigan Board of Regents on July 30, 2020.

		Candidate
✔		Keith Butkovich (Natural Law Party)

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source
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U.S. Taxpayers Party of Michigan convention

U.S. Taxpayers Party of Michigan convention for University of Michigan Board of Regents (2 seats)

Ronald Graeser and Crystal Van Sickle advanced from the U.S. Taxpayers Party of Michigan convention for University of Michigan Board of Regents on July 25, 2020.

		Candidate
✔		Ronald Graeser (U.S. Taxpayers Party of Michigan)
✔	Submit photo	Crystal Van Sickle (U.S. Taxpayers Party of Michigan)

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source
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Endorsements

To view Hubbard's endorsements in the 2020 election, please click here.

Campaign themes

2020

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Sarah Hubbard completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Hubbard's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I'm a small business owner and seasoned advocate around public policy issues. I have a BA and MBA from U of M and have been active in alumni activities since 1990. I've served in a number of volunteer capacities in support of the university including President of the UM Club of Lansing and on the Board of the Alumni Association. I'm a U of M sports enthusiast and have been attending a variety of sporting events since 1986 and have held season football tickets nearly continuously since then.

I grew up in rural southern Michigan on a family farm and continue to hold my conservative values dear. I will bring a common-sense approach to the Board of Regents.

The UM Board of Regents currently lacks partisan balance with only one Republican serving. If elected, I will help restore a more robust discourse of ideas and viewpoints among those providing oversight to UM President Schlissel and university operations. I'll be a steward of taxpayer resources and help ensure your dollars are spent with the best interest of Michiganders in mind.

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?

• It's important that UM safely gets back to in-person learning and active athletics. Cancelling football was a mistake.
• I'll ensure free speech in the classroom and elsewhere on campus.
• I'll help rein-in tuition and make U of M affordable for our future leaders.

   Featured local question

How much should the board involve itself in the matters of the athletic department or academic departments?

I think it's a mistake that the board didn't engage more robustly in the president's decision to cancel the football season. This was a major decision with significant implications for revenue for both the athletic department and university as a whole. Athletics play a large role in the reputation, brand and awareness of the university and impact how it is perceived by future students, donors and alumni. The board had an opportunity to take a greater role in this decision and (at least publicly) chose not to. Fortunately the president was able to rectify this bad decision and we are now scheduled to have a truncated football season.

   Featured local question

How would you propose to reduce university costs?

The university should always seek to reduce costs at all levels so tuition costs can be reduced in-kind. Layers upon layers of university and academic bureaucracy should be streamlined for the benefit of students and Michigan taxpayers.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

The COVID 19 pandemic is the most serious challenge facing U of M & the board can do more to help address it. The Board should also do more to ensure the resumption of college football safely. Athletics are an important part of the student experience and a major driver of national and international prestige and awareness of the University. Coach Harbaugh has shown he can keep the team COVID-free with vigilance & regular testing. At U of M, revenue from football helps support almost all other men's and women's athletics. When UM cancelled football they basically cancelled sports for both men and women. The resumption of athletics and in-person instruction are both key to the future financial stability of the university.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

I'm a common-sense conservative with decades of experience participating in the process of governing from the outside as an advocate. I own a small business and know what it's like to make a payroll and provide strong customer service. These are important qualities and values that will make me a successful officeholder.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

My first job was working as a summer assistant to the County Tax Assessor in Branch County, MI. I had the job for three summers and learned a significant amount about Michigan's methods of property taxation and assessment. These early lessons continue to influence my thinking now. It's important to understand how government works and how it affects your life. The work we did affected all taxpayers in the County since we were establishing the percentage by which property valuations would increase in the next year. It's these very mundane yet important aspects of government that often go overlooked by taxpayers but are extremely important to make sure you are treated fairly.

Do you believe that it’s beneficial for holders of this office to have previous experience in government or politics?

While previous experience in government or politics is not required, it is certainly helpful since this is a political body. My experience as an advocate brings me before government bodies on a regular basis and has exposed me to many kinds of political decision-making. This experience will help inform my approach to the U of M Board of Regents.

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