Michigan GOP and Democratic Parties Shake Up University of Michigan Regent Nominations

In a significant political reshuffle, the Michigan GOP and Democratic Party conventions have made notable changes to the nominations for the University of Michigan's Board of Regents. Ron Weiser, a prominent figure, lost the GOP nomination for his regent seat, marking a significant shift within the party. The state GOP delegates expressed their dissatisfaction by booing the current chair and forcibly removing the previous chair from the premises. On the Democratic side, delegates nominated Ilitch and Diggs for the UMich Board of Regents, notably keeping a Palestinian activist off the ballot. These developments underscore the intense political dynamics at play within Michigan's party politics, particularly concerning educational governance.