Michigan State Board of Education President Pamela Pugh announced her candidacy for the 8th Congressional District seat. This move follows the announcement of U.S. Rep. Dan Kildee’s retirement, a Flint Democrat, due to health concerns. Pugh’s decision, as conveyed in her statement, comes after extensive consultations with community leaders and stakeholders, leading her to shift her focus from a U.S. Senate campaign to the Congressional seat.
