I’m honored to be endorsed by @MIList. Together, we’re fighting for reproductive health & rights, quality health care & child care, strong public schools, fair labor, & clean, affordable water for all. Let’s keep building the Michigan our families deserve and win this seat.

‼️MI SD-35 SPECIAL ELECTION UPDATE‼️ Q3 Campaign Finance Reports Are In! @pamelapughmi.bsky.social (D-Saginaw): $73,857.61 Raised - $24,597.77 Spent For a COH total of… $49,259.84 $1,164.84 in in-kind donations 1280 GRASSROOTS DONATIONS For an average contribution of… $57.70

Let’s cut through the noise: Members of the GOP and some media voices are spreading fear and misinformation about Michigan’s proposed updates to Michigan’s health education standards. Please join me in putting FACTS over FEAR. Kids over politics.

Honored to receive the 2025 Shirley Chisholm Unbought & Unbossed Award at #CBC2025. Grateful to stand with bold leaders like Santita Jackson, Isaiah Thomas, Rep. Rashida Tlaib & Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist.

I'm thrilled to have the endorsement of Fems for Dems! Your trust and support mean so much. Together, we"ll keep fighting for strong schools, healthy communities, and a brighter future for Michigan families. #TeamPugh #FemsforDems #SD35

It’s official! I had the honor, with Board Secretary Dr. Judith Pritchett, of signing the contract to welcome Dr. @DrMaleyko as Michigan’s next State Superintendent. This is what real leadership looks like. A bipartisan board putting kids first.
#MIEd #KidsFirst

Endorsement Alert 🚨📣 50+ elected officials, faith leaders, education champions have endorsed my candidacy for State Senate MI SD35. Together, putting people first. *Titles/affiliations for identification only. #SD35 #TeamPugh #StrongSchoolsStrongCommunities #PublicHealth #Infrastructure #Leadership

Michigan State Board of Education President Dr. Pamela Pugh and education leaders in the Saginaw, Bay, and Midland area issued the following statement regarding U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon’s visit to the Great Lakes Bay Region.

No schools budget. Kids losing lunches. A shutdown looming. But MI GOP leaders still have time for BBQ and banter with ex-WWE exec turned U.S. Ed Secretary Linda McMahon at the fairgrounds. We don’t need more photo ops—we need leaders who do the work. www.theheraldreview.com/news/article...

What I Learned After the Levees Broke And Why It Matters in MI-35 20 years ago, I heard Katrina survivors say, “I’m just glad to be back in America.” I carry their stories with me still. We need experienced leaders who show up before crisis hits. I’m ready, pugh-michigan.com.

I welcome the announcement of the special election for Michigan’s 35th Senate District. I’ve spent my career fighting for working families, public health, and every child’s right to thrive. I’m ready to lead—and I won’t back down. Visit Us: pugh-michigan.com

As Board of Ed. Pres. & Flint’s former Health Adviser, I know the chaos when politicians weaponize power. From dismantling public Ed to taking away meals to forcing CDC leaders out under anti-science pressure, GOP is harming children & communities. #ScienceMatters #KidsFirst #CDC

On Tuesday, The Michigan State Board of Education selected @DrMaleyko as Michigan’s next State Superintendent. Through a bipartisan, transparent, and student-centered process, we kept kids at the center every step of the way. #MIed #PublicEducation #KidsFirst #EdLeadership

I’m honored to kick off my campaign with the endorsement of @314action.bsky.social! As a public health expert, I believe science + data must guide policy. Let’s bring bold, commonsense leadership to Lansing. ttps://secure.actblue.com/donate/social-twitter #MISenate #District35 #PamelaPugh

For Michigan State Senate District Special Election, Pamela Pugh! @pamelapughmi.bsky.social midmichigannow.com/news/local/p...

Big news! I’ve launched my campaign for Michigan’s 35th Senate District. This isn’t just a campaign. It’s a movement to center economic opportunity, education & public health. Let’s build a stronger, more resilient Michigan. 📺 Watch + Join + Donate: secure.actblue.com/donate/pamel...

July 4th is complex. Holding space for tension between celebration + struggle, pride + pain. We show up. We unite. We celebrate what is and fight for what must be. No time to retreat. We’ve come too far. We never forget that this land is yours + mine. We build freedom together. #UnitedForFreedom 🇺🇸

Thanks to everyone who joined us in Saginaw for an education roundtable with gubernatorial candidate Jocelyn Benson. Saginaw has felt the weight of economic challenges but our community brought facts, urgency, and hope to the table. Together, we’re raising the bar for what our children deserve.

I was recognized as a 2025 MI-ACE Contemporary Public Policy Pioneer! I'm deeply humbled to join the ranks of trailblazing leaders. Thanks to MI-ACE policy committee for this tremendous honor.

Happy Father’s Day to my father, John Pugh, and to all the fathers out there! The grit, values, and virtues my dad passed down to me, my sisters, nieces and nephews, and so many others have shaped who we are and how we lead. His legacy lives on in us every single day.

Today we came together as a community to honor the brave souls who gave all. A powerful day of remembrance. #MemorialDay #HonorAndRemember #Gratitude #FallenButNotForgotten

Memorial Day is not just a holiday it’s a moment to reflect, to remember, to give thanks. #MemorialDay #HonorAndRemember #Gratitude #FallenButNotForgotten

Michigan's State Board of Education is calling for mandatory limits on class sizes to be implemented by the 2030-31 school year. The resolution comes after an investigation by The @detroitnews.bsky.social that published in April. www.detroitnews.com/story/news/p...

Them: Enjoy your weekend Us: Standing side-by-side, educators, students, parents, community, pouring into & fighting for our children. #TogetherWeLearn #TogetherWeRise #ProtectOurScools #PeopleforPublicEducationRally #Rodeo #BootsOntheGround #SaginawACTSOCompetition #BayCity #Saginaw #Lansing

MI Department of Ed. would like to inform you of a multistate lawsuit filed today by Michigan AG Nessel and AG’s in 18 other states challenging the U.S. Department of Ed’s threat to withhold federal funding from state & local agencies refusing to abandon diversity, equity, inclusion in pre-K-12.

It’s about [INSERT WORD] Time! And thank you 💛💙

Read the letter ➡️ docs.google.com/document/d/1...

As a UM grad, I stand with Harvard in defense of diversity, equity, inclusion, First Amendment. We can’t allow this moment to be weaponized to divide marginalized communities. Our strength lies in unity. #Harvard #UMich #StandWithHarvard #FreeSpeech #SolidarityNotDivision #FirstAmendment #DEI #Unity

“Michigan Senate Education Committee Chairwoman Dayna Polehanki, a former teacher and Democrat from Livonia said, “I'd like to see class sizes capped in high poverty districts in K-3 to give the kids that time with the teacher, so the teacher has that individualized time with that student."

Pugh in letter to Gov. Whitmer:“I’m asking MDE to advise school districts in our state: do not comply with policies/demands that would inflict harm, violate civil rights laws, force educators to teach lies. No school district should legitimize cruelty masquerading as compliance."

@pamelapughmi.bsky.social Thank you, Dr. Pugh, for showing the kind of leadership that has been sorely lacking from our elected officials. Sincerely, School Board Member, Mt. Pleasant Public Schools

The U.S. Department of Education’s decision to rescind $42M in approved COVID relief is a stunning betrayal of Michigan’s students. This move abandons vulnerable communities and undermines trust in federal commitments.

🚨Sounding the alarm at the MDP Convention in Aug. 2022. Some felt uncomfortable as I called Republicans out by name but here we are. The dismantling is happening. I won’t be silent. #ProtectPublicEducation #soundthealarm #SaveTheChildren #SaveOurDemocracy #SaveOurChildren

Federal judges have the power to issue injunctive relief, and the executive branch must abide by it. It is deeply concerning to me to hear the president's press secretary indicate that they may decide otherwise.

I ask—what happened to the Trump and Musk who helped children and families in Flint? pamelalpugh.com/board-of-edu...

Honored to participate in Flint International Women’s Day Rally. Women united to fight for equity, justice, and a future where no one is left behind. Let’s continue to uplift, protect, and empower each other because together, we are unstoppable! #IWD #StrongerTogether #WomenUnite #womenshistorymonth

Democrats must reclaim the high ground on public education: No vouchers Better special education funding Expand early childhood education Music, art, and PE for every child Charter school transparency Strengthen teacher certification Get rid of standardized testing Fully fund our schools

Dr. Michael Rice, MI Supt. of Public Instruction/ Michigan Department of Education, shares information and resources related to the February 14 U.S. Department of Education Dear Colleague Letter and Diversity.

Disrespect is one thing, but being loud and wrong—only to be corrected by the very youth you try to degrade, Mari @littlemissflint.bsky.social —is a new level of shame. Stay ignorant if you want, but don’t be surprised when the next generation checks you with facts and intelligence.

Pennsylvania audit reveals the hoarding of tax dollars by low-quality online charter schools. Gift cards, bonuses, property grabs galore. champ.ly/UIbjKnVa

FLINT, Mich. — Flint Community Schools is standing firm in its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives despite midmichigannow.com/news/local/f... Courtney Bennett TV