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Tiffany Tilley

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Tiffany Tilley
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Democratic Party

Michigan State Board of Education
Tenure

2019 - Present

Term ends

2027

Years in position

6

Elections and appointments
Last elected

November 6, 2018

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Tiffany Tilley (Democratic Party) is an at-large member of the Michigan State Board of Education. She assumed office on January 1, 2019. Her current term ends on January 1, 2027.

Tilley (Democratic Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Michigan's 10th Congressional District. She lost in the Democratic primary on August 6, 2024.

Biography

Tiffany Tilley lives in the Detroit Metropolitan Area. Tilley graduated from Middelton Real Estate School. She earned a bachelor's degree in corporate communications from the University of Michigan-Dearborn in 2004, and a bachelor's degree in organizational leadership and communications from Rochester Christian University in 2009. She earned an MBA from the University of Detroit Mercy in 2014. Her career experience includes working as a project manager with a real estate development firm, executive director of Southfield Community Anti-Drug Coalition, and director of community and economic development for the City of Highland Park. [1]


Political career

Michigan State Board of Education (2019-present)

Tilley was first elected to the board in November 2018 and took office in January 2019.

Elections

2024

See also: Michigan's 10th Congressional District election, 2024

Michigan's 10th Congressional District election, 2024 (August 6 Democratic primary)

Michigan's 10th Congressional District election, 2024 (August 6 Republican primary)

General election

General election for U.S. House Michigan District 10

Incumbent John James defeated Carl Marlinga, Andrea Kirby, and Mike Saliba in the general election for U.S. House Michigan District 10 on November 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of John James
John James (R)
 
51.1
 
217,437
Image of Carl Marlinga
Carl Marlinga (D)
 
45.0
 
191,363
Image of Andrea Kirby
Andrea Kirby (Working Class Party)
 
2.6
 
11,162
Image of Mike Saliba
Mike Saliba (L)
 
1.3
 
5,339

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 425,301
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Michigan District 10

Carl Marlinga defeated Diane Young, Tiffany Tilley, and Emily Busch in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Michigan District 10 on August 6, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Carl Marlinga
Carl Marlinga
 
48.8
 
32,561
Image of Diane Young
Diane Young Candidate Connection
 
24.4
 
16,282
Image of Tiffany Tilley
Tiffany Tilley
 
13.3
 
8,861
Image of Emily Busch
Emily Busch Candidate Connection
 
12.8
 
8,541
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.7
 
464

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

Total votes: 66,709
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Michigan District 10

Incumbent John James advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Michigan District 10 on August 6, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of John James
John James
 
100.0
 
52,871

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 52,871
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Libertarian convention

Libertarian convention for U.S. House Michigan District 10

Mike Saliba advanced from the Libertarian convention for U.S. House Michigan District 10 on July 20, 2024.

Candidate
✔
Image of Mike Saliba
Mike Saliba (L)

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

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Working Class Party convention

Working Class Party convention for U.S. House Michigan District 10

Andrea Kirby advanced from the Working Class Party convention for U.S. House Michigan District 10 on June 23, 2024.

Candidate
✔
Image of Andrea Kirby
Andrea Kirby (Working Class Party)

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

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Endorsements

Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Tilley in this election.

2018

See also: Michigan State Board of Education election, 2018

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 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Judith Pritchett
Judith Pritchett (D) Candidate Connection
 
25.2
 
1,830,312
✔
Image of Tiffany Tilley
Tiffany Tilley (D)
 
24.0
 
1,743,379
Image of Tami Carlone
Tami Carlone (R)
 
22.3
 
1,615,129
Image of Richard Zeile
Richard Zeile (R)
 
20.3
 
1,473,904
Image of Mary Anne Hering
Mary Anne Hering (Working Class Party)
 
1.7
 
125,693
Image of Scott Boman
Scott Boman (L)
 
1.7
 
125,309
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Logan Smith (Working Class Party)
 
1.3
 
91,077
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John Tatar (L)
 
1.1
 
80,414
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Karen Adams (U.S. Taxpayers Party)
 
1.0
 
72,639
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Sherry A. Wells (G)
 
0.8
 
61,493
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Douglas Levesque (U.S. Taxpayers Party)
 
0.4
 
32,326

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 7,251,675
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Campaign themes

2024

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Campaign website

Tilley’s campaign website stated the following:

“

WOMEN'S RIGHTS

Tiffany believes that every woman deserves to decide what is best for them, for their body, and for their life. Women quality and affordable healthcare and deserve equal pay. She fought to preserve affirmative action because one of the many things it provided was funding for women's health screenings and sports programs for girls.

QUALITY AND AFFORDABLE EDUCATION

As a long-time education advocate, and educator Tiffany continues her work as the Co-Vice President of the State Board of Education. She believes, equitable funding, closing the achievement gap, supporting our foster youth, supporting early literacy, supporting CTE, student loan reform, and in quality, affordable education for all.

A STRONG ECONOMY

Tiffany has fought to raise the wage, as well as served as the Director of Community and Economic Development for a municipality. Her work in various roles has helped to bring in millions of dollars to Southeastern Michigan and support affordable housing. She understands that in order to have a healthy economy we need a balanced economy.

HEALTHCARE REFORM

Tiffany grew up with a mom who was ill. She was an advocate for her mom during end-of-life care. She understands many of the trials families face with healthcare and throughout the healthcare system.

IMMIGRATION & BORDER SECURITY

While working at a non-profit agency in Detroit, Tiffany served with a co-worker "Daisy" who was Mexican. One day she was there, and the next day she wasn't. It was revealed that her family had been deported. Tiffany understands we have to protect our borders, while still treating immigrants with dignity and respect.

VETERANS

Tiffany has a high respect and appreciation for Vets. Both of her grandfathers and great-grandfather were veterans. Her maternal grandfather served in World War I, and his father in World War II. As the Political Director for the former 14th Congressional District, she named Danny Craig the Director of Veterans of Affairs. They hosted Forums making assistance available for housing, jobs, etc.

PROTECTING OUR ENVIRONMENT

Michigan is the home of the great lakes, with many beaches, walking trails, and wildlife. As a lifelong Michigander, and an outdoor person, Tiffany loves enjoying Pure Michigan. From spending time on Anchor Bay to Metropolitan Beach all the way to Tahquamenon Falls, she will support legislation that protects our Environment.

DIPLOMATIC FOREIGN AFFAIRS

International experiences while obtaining her MBA from U of D Mercy where she studied in several countries helps to influence policy and diplomacy. During her international travels, she obtained mentoring from corporations and governments, as well as studied different cultural, business, political and social frameworks. Countries Include: Israel, Brazil, Italy, Costa Rica, China and Hong Kong.

GUN VIOLENCE PREVENTION

The first issue Tiffany organized around is stopping the violence and gun safety. She brought resources to neighborhoods that were drastically in need. As a result of the Oxford shootings, she introduced gun safety resolutions that were passed by the State Board of Education. In Congress she will continue to educate and introduce policies to help our neighborhoods and country be a safer place.

INFRASTRUCTURE AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Tiffany is a licensed real estate agent who has worked in Real Estate Development and Community and Economic Development. In Congress she will work hard to bring money back to the 10th Congressional District to make significant infrastructure investments in roads, bridges, transportation, etc. As well as introduce policies to enhance the quality of life for residents.

CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM

Growing up in the inner city, Tiffany has seen the effects of the criminal justice system. As an educator she understands what the school-to-prison pipeline means for many of our youth. As Congresswoman she will introduce policies to reform the system and rehabilitate offenders. [2]

”
—Tiffany Tilley’s campaign website (2024)[3]

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    Footnotes

    1. ↑ LinkedIn, "Tiffany Tilley," accessed July 24, 2024
    2. ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
    3. ↑ Tiffany Tilley’s campaign website, “Policy Issues,” accessed July 24, 2024


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