Very few of us went to the polls for the General State Primary. And while many races were "Vote for Not More than 1" when only one candidate was running, a few races were contested. Such as in the Charter Township of Oakland. Incumbent supervisor, Terry R. Gonser, lost his bid for re-election to Michael Bailey who took 48% of the vote over Gonser's 26%. Coming in third was Andy Zale with 25% of the vote. "Tonight was huge win for the residents of Oakland Township, but unfortunately it was … [Read more...]
No shortage of Dems seeking state House seats
July 10, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Despite the heavy Republican majority in northern Oakland County, there are multiple candidates in the Democratic primary for state House Districts 45 and 46. In District 45, three Democrats are vying for the chance to run against incumbent Republican Tom McMillin in November: Ted Golden, Joanna VanRaaphorst and Douglas Wilson. McMillin, of Rochester Hills, is unopposed on the Republican side. In District 46, incumbent Republican Brad Jacobson of Oxford is also unopposed. Democrats David … [Read more...]
