Grand Rapids Community College Board of Trustees (6-year term, vote for 2)

Jamie Gordon is executive director of human resources for Kentwood Public Schools and spent 23 years with Grand Rapids Public Schools, per Grand Rapids Community College's trustee page. She was appointed to the GRCC Board of Trustees in May 2026 for a term ending December 31, 2026, per the same page, and holds a bachelor's degree from Cornerstone University and a master's from Grand Valley State University. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Jamie Gordon.

Dr. Brandy Lovelady Mitchell is deputy superintendent of Preschool-12 Learning and Leadership for Grand Rapids Public Schools, per Grand Rapids Community College's trustee page. She has served on the GRCC Board of Trustees since 2020, is a former school counselor and principal, and holds a doctorate in educational leadership from Eastern Michigan University, per the same page. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Brandy Lovelady Mitchell.

Tim Russ is a community organizer and Michigan Education Association representative who has worked in local education advocacy in the Grand Rapids area, per the Ottawa News Network's 2026 candidate roundup. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Tim Russ.