Oakland County executive primary races shaping up to be competitive

KIRK PINHO for Crain's Detroit Business

For the first time in Oakland County's history, voters of both political parties could be faced with truly competitive primary elections for the county executive position next year.

A pair of candidates — one Democrat, one Republican — will battle in November 2020 to guide the future of 1.25 million people north of Eight Mile Road as a divisive presidential race promises ripple effects on voters down-ballot from Lyon Township to Addison Township, from Hazel Park to Holly Township. Read More >