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Oakland County Commissioner Generals

Election Date:November 3, 2026Register by:October 6, 2026

The Oakland County Commissioner Generals election in Michigan will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect commissioners to the Oakland County Board of Commissioners. This county-level election determines local policy on budgets, public services, infrastructure, and public safety for Michigan's second-most populous county.

About This Race

The Oakland County Commissioner Generals election in Michigan will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect commissioners to the Oakland County Board of Commissioners. This county-level election determines local policy on budgets, public services, infrastructure, and public safety for Michigan's second-most populous county.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
November 3, 2026
Registration Deadline
October 6, 2026
Early Voting Starts
October 24, 2026
Early Voting Ends
November 2, 2026

How to Vote

To vote in Oakland County, Michigan, residents must register by October 6, 2026, online, by mail, or in person at their local clerk's office. Registered voters can cast ballots early in person from October 24 to November 2, 2026, or vote absentee by requesting a ballot through the Michigan Voter Information Center; photo ID is required at the polls unless signing an affidavit of identity.

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Democratic

Janice Daniels

Oakland County Commissioner

Biography

Janice Daniels, a nonprofit director and former Troy City Council member, seeks election to expand affordable housing, improve mental health services, and strengthen environmental protections across Oakland County districts.

Campaign Website
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Republican

Mike Kowall

Oakland County Commissioner

Biography

Former Michigan State Senator Mike Kowall is running to bring fiscal responsibility and public safety expertise to the Oakland County Board of Commissioners, emphasizing his record on tax reform and opioid crisis response.

Campaign Website

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