Shereef Akeel

Democrat | Michigan

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Candidate Profile

Wayne State Univ. - Board of Governors (2 seats) Michigan General | November 3, 2026

Liberal

BIOGRAPHY

EDUCATION

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Bachelor of Arts, -1987

Wayne State University, Detroit, Master of Business Administration, -1992

Detroit College of Law (Now MSU College of Law), Juris Doctor, -1996

WORK & MILITARY

Akeel & Valentine, PLC, Managing Partner, 2005-

Melamed Dailey, Associate Attorney, 1996-2004

Michigan Basic Property Insurance, Accountant, 1988-1996

AFFILIATIONS

State of Michigan, Certified Public Accountant

State of Michigan, Attorney

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

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POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

Wayne State Board of Governors, -

ENDORSEMENTS

LIBERAL (20)

Michigan AFL-CIO

American Federation of Teachers AFT Michigan

American Arab and Muslim PAC AMPAC

Michigan Democratic Party Progressive Caucus

Rashida Tlaib

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (10)

Michigan AFL-CIO (unity slate)

United Auto Workers (UAW)

Emgage

Michigan Education Association

The People's Coalition

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (2)

Rick Snyder (2010)

Terri Lynn Land (2006)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)

LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (14)

Abdul El-Sayed (2026)

Alabas Farhat (2026)

Donavan McKinney (2026)

Jaime Churches (2026)

Jocelyn Benson (2026)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)

OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Human life deserves legal protection from conception until natural death.

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I chose not to answer, because the question does not focus on the main issue - women's rights. My answer regarding this issue is that women deserve the right to make their own reproductive healthcare decisions, free from government interference.

What role should the school serve in helping a student with an unwanted or crisis pregnancy?

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ECONOMY

It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.

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RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

The Ten Commandments should be displayed in public school buildings or court houses.

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At school, students should be able to speak freely and civilly about matters of conscience and faith, including Christianity.

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NATIONAL SECURITY

I support boycott, divestment, and/or sanctions (BDS) against Israel if they refuse to allow the creation of a Palestinian state.

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The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.

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EDUCATION

I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.

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I support taxpayer funding of public education from Pre-K through college.

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Abortion and gender-affirming providers, including Planned Parenthood, should be a resource for instruction or services in the school.

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Please list in order the following priorities in relation to the role of a K-12 public school (omitting any that do not apply): American History, Art & Music, Civics, Critical Race Theory, Foreign Language, Gender Identity, Information Technology, Language Arts, Mathematics, Personal Finances, Physical Fitness, Political Activism, Science, Sexuality, Social Emotional Learning, Vocational Learning

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Which should students have: equity of outcomes or equality of opportunities?

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VALUES

Children have the right to be protected from sexual grooming including drag shows, explicit materials in schools and libraries, and other public venues.

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Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.

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Government should recognize and support the fundamental right and essential duty of parents to direct their child's health and educational well-being.

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Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

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If you support the teaching of Sex Ed, please answer the following question: Sexual education should include these topics (list all that apply and add your own, if needed) -- abortion methods and side effects; abstinence; consent; contraceptive methods; human anatomy/the reproductive system; physical and emotional health outcomes; sex acts and pleasures of sex; sexual orientation and gender identity; stages of pregnancy and fetal development

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ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

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EQUALITY

Biological males should not be allowed to participate in women's sports or occupy biological women's spaces whether it be bathrooms, locker rooms, sorority houses, women's shelters, or prison.

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ABOUT YOU

Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.

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Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.

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When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and religious liberty, which of the following best describes you overall?

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2ND AMENDMENT

What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?

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