 why state board of education seats matter  the outcome of the state board of education race on the nov 4 will profoundly impact michigan rsquo s education policies on issues ranging from charter public schools to teacher and school district performance evaluations democrats currently control the board with a 62 majority if both carl and williams were to be elected it would change that to a 44 balance any other result will leave the democrats in charge for an article on why this race is so important go online at  http wwwmichigancapitolconfidentialcom 20618 