Michigan Political Leadership Program
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Michigan State University's Michigan Political Leadership Program is a 10-month training program for individuals who aspire to run for office.
06/14/2026
What a great session in Detroit this weekend! Our MPLP fellows heard from some of the leaders in Detroit who talked about jobs, transportation, energy, education and housing. We also met with some MPLP alums running for office and even had time for a historical tour of Detroit! Many thanks to ITC Holdings Corp for partially sponsoring the weekend and to all of our presenters who showed up on a weekend to share their perspectives:
Chuck Marshall, Vice President, ITC Holdings Corp, President, ITC Michigan, ITC Holdings Corp.
Tiffany Gunter, General Manager, Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation (SMART)
Ken Coleman, Historian
Andre Spivey, Former State Representative
The Honorable Tyrone Carter, State Representative (2011)
Robert Lujgjuraj, Candidate for US Congress (2023)
The Honorable Michael Webber, State Senator (2006)
Esmat Ishag-Osman, Senior Advisor - Jobs & Econ Teams, Mayor's Office, City of Detroit (2021)
Rob Lockett, Executive Director, Local Initiatives Support Corporation (2023)
Misha Stallworth West, Former Member, Detroit Public School Board
Flashback to our 2024 visit to Detroit with the MPLP Fellows! It's always a great weekend exploring the many facets of Detroit and hearing about the many challenges and great successes happening in Southeast Michigan!
We caught up with MPLP alumnus Mayor Lori Stone (2017) and she shared her journey from teacher, to State Rep to Mayor of Warren! Are you ready to run for office? Applications for our 2027 program are now available at mplp.msu.edu/apply
05/18/2026
Meet our MPLP 2026 Fellows of the Week!
We are so grateful to Liz Ge**er for providing the policy simulation to our fellows for the past 10 years.
Her viewpoint simulation provides the fellows an opportunity to participate in a realistic exercise in practical policymaking.
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