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DFT Biennial Election 2027-2029

This message comes from the DFT Election Committee:

Per our Election Calendar, provided in September, for the 2027 Biennial Election of Officers, Executive Board and Trustees, the deadline to submit grievances to the Election Committee was Nov. 2; none were received.

Therefore, the Officers, Executive Board and Trustee seats are uncontested.

The Election Committee referred to the Detroit Federation of Teachers Constitution and Bylaws.

Page 8 of the Constitution and By Laws,

ARTICLE V Elective Officers Section 1. Term of Office President, Vice Presidents, Recording Secretary, Treasurer, and other Executive Board members, and Trustees, shall be elected biennially for a term of two years. (Adopted October 12, 1972).

An election shall not be held if the number of candidates for an office does not exceed the number of positions to be filled. The nominated candidate(s) shall be elected by acclaim. (Adopted February 12, 1987).

The Election Committee announces that the following candidates are elected by acclamation:

  • Lakia Wilson-Lumpkins-Pres
  • Jason Posey-VP
  • Robin Jennings-VP
  • Rodney Fresh-VP
  • Francis Donner-Treas
  • Samantha Hoskin-Rec Sec
  • Marcus Walton-EB
  • Kimberly D. Mitchell-EB
  • Dwan McGrady-EB
  • NiJaia Bradley-EB
  • Lisa D. Card-EB
  • Carol Pierce-EB
  • Denzel Washington-EB
  • Everett Whitfield-EB
  • Queen Watkins-EB
  • Martha Clark-EB
  • Belinda Styron-EB
  • Frank Espinosa-Trustee
  • Mark Duffy-Trustee
  • Melzitta Davis-Trustee

Official List of Candidates for DFT Biennial Election 2027-2029

The DFT Election Committee has announced the official list of candidates for the 2027-2029 Biennial Election of Officers, Executive Board Members, and Trustees.

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Please direct any questions you have to the DFT Election Committee at dft231ec@gmail.com.

DFT Mourns the Passing of Delores Huerta

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The DFT joins the nation in expressing condolences to the family of Dolores Huerta, who passed on Wednesday, October 28th, 2026, at the age of 96. Dolores Huerta co-founded the United Farm Workers union alongside Cesar Chavez to improve working conditions in the nation's fruit and vegetable fields. Huerta is one of the nation's most influential labor leaders, civil rights icons and feminist activists. Her three-word Spanish-language slogan — which translates to "Yes, it can be done" — was grounded in the belief that people could affect change. 

The DFT was proud to be in attendance at the 2026  AFT national convention when Dolores Huerta was honored with the AFT lifetime achievement award. You can view her acceptance speech here:  Dolores Huerta AFT 2026.

Her legacy will never be forgotten and it is up to us to continue her fight for workers' rights and injustices for all.

si se puede

JOIN US AT THE DFT TOWNHALL FORUM


The DFT is hosting a Let's Get Out the Vote townhall forum this week. The date and time is on Wednesday, October 28th from 6:00pm to 7:30pm.

Please note- you must register in advance for this webinar by clicking here: DFT TOWNHALL FORUM REGISTRATION


LETS GET OUT THE VOTE FORUM

Know Your Voting Rights

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GET OUT THE VOTE

Many elections are decided by just a few votes, make sure your voice is heard!


VOTER PROTECTION HOTLINE IN ENGLISH
866-OUR-VOTE
1-866-687-8683

VOTER PROTECTION HOTLINE IN SPANISH
888-VE-Y-VOTA
1-888-839-8682


 


DFT General Election Endorsements 2026

  • Statewide Ballot Proposal Position
    • Proposal 2026-1 (A proposal to convene a constitutional convention for the purpose of drafting a general revision of the state constitution) - NO
  • AFT Michigan 2026 Endorsed Candidates (This list includes federal, state and some municipalities-level elections) https://aftmichigan.org/2026-endorsed-candidates/
  • Michigan AFL-CIO 2026 Endorsed Candidates (This list includes federal, state and some municipalities-level elections) https://miaflcio.vote/endorsements/
  • DPSCD School Board 2026 Endorsed Candidates
    • Bessie Harris
    • Theodore Jones
    • Jameel Montgomery Smith
    • Terry Whitfield