Thank you to all who supported my candidacy and congratulations to the winners

For the past year, eleven men and women who care about public education in Michigan have been running for election to the State Board of Education. The challenge is huge as we campaign statewide with far fewer resources than those at the top of the ballot. Still we have opportunity to listen to the people of our great state and to share our visions for public education in the 21st Century. Yesterday the voters spoke. They elected the Republican candidates Eileen Weiser and Richard Zeile. Congratulations to both Ms. Weiser and Dr. Zeile who will serve from January 1, 2011 to January 1, 2019.

I want to thank my fellow Democratic Party candidate, Lupe Ramos-Montigny for her contributions to this race. It has been great fun to campaign with her. We made many new friends as we criss-crossed the state from our respective starting points: Lupe in Grand Rapids and Liz in Birmingham.
We listened to and learned from citizens in every corner of the state and we will remain active in advocating excellence in public education for all students.

I also thank the citizens of Michigan for their support. You have hosted events for me. You have supported the campaign with your time and treasure.You encouraged my heart and educated my mind. I will always be grateful.

It is Election Day - VOTE

Today is the final day of a long campaign. It is the day that matters. There is no "tomorrow" or second chance. This is it. Your vote matters. When the polls close tonight, the people will have spoken and we will soon learn who our leaders will be in the years ahead. YOU have the opportunity to influence your future. Please be sure to vote. Round up your friends and neighbors and help them get to the polls. Our right to vote is precious and we must not waste this treasure.

I hope you will vote for me for State Board of Education. I hope even more you will execise your right to vote.