Politics & Government
Novi 2012 Election Guide
The candidates, incumbents and issues that will be affecting Novi and Oakland County.
As we look ahead to November’s elections, Novi Patch is devoted to bringing you the information you need about every race in town. But first, here's what you need to know in the upcoming primary election on Aug. 7.
U.S. House of Representatives
Novi voters will help narrow down the candidates to one Republican and one Democrat to appear on the November ballot to serve the 11th Congressional District.
- Democratic candidates: and Bill Roberts
- Republican candidates: . and are also running as a write-in candidates.
*For more information on this race and the special primary election, view our .
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U.S. Senator
The primary will narrow down the field of Republicans for one to face incumbent Debbie Stabenow on the November ballot. They are running for a six-year term in the U.S. Senate.
- Democratic candidate: Debbie Stabenow
- Republican candidates: Clark Durant, Gary Glenn, Randy Hekman, Pete Hoekstra
Michigan House of Representatives
There is only one Democrat and one Republican running for Michigan House of Representatives for the 38th District, which includes Novi. The two men will run uncontested in the primary and will vie for a two-year term in November.
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- Democratic candidate:
- Republican candidate: Hugh Crawford
Oakland County Commissioner
There is only one Democrat and one Republican running for Oakland County Commissioner, so they will run uncontested in the primary. The two women are running for a two-year term.
- Democratic candidate:
- Republican candidate:
Novi Road Millage
In the August election, Novi residents will vote on whether to increase the city's road millage to fund more improvements to neighborhood streets.
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