August 7, 2012 Primary Election

Republican and Democratic Candidates can file for the following federal and state elective offices: U.S. Senator, U.S. Representative in Congress and State Representative. Republican and Democratic Candidates must file a nominating petition no later than 4:00pm, May 15, 2012 with their filing official. Republican and Democratic Candidates who seek the office of State Representative may file a $100.00 filing fee in lieu of a petition.  Republican and Democratic Candidates who submit a valid filing for office will be placed on Michigan's August 7, 2012 Primary Election ballot.

All candidates must submit an Affidavit of Identity in duplicate when filing for office. Affidavit of Identity forms can be obtained from Oakland County Elections Division or from the Michigan Secretary of State's Bureau of Elections Division. Candidates who fail to comply with the requirement are ineligible to appear on the ballot. All candidates who seek: U.S. Senator, U.S. Representative in Congress, State Board of Education, University Board members listed below and Justice of the Supreme Court file with the Department of State's Bureau of Elections in Lansing. Candidates who are seeking the office of State Representative or County offices listed below file with the Oakland County Clerk's Elections Division. 

Candidates for Precinct Delegate who file an Affidavit of Identity can file with the Oakland County Clerk's Division or City of Clawson Clerk's office by 4:00pm on May 15, 2012 to appear on the August 7, 2012 Primary Election ballot. 

Offices that will be appearing on the August 7, 2012 Primary Election ballot (amendments to the list are possible)

  • U.S. Senator
  • U.S. Representative in Congress (9th and 11th District)
  • State Representative (41st District)
  • State Board of Education
  • University of Michigan Regents
  • Michigan State University Trustees
  • Wayne State University Governors
  • Justice of the Supreme Court
  • Judge of the Court of Appeals
  • Judge of the Circuit Court
  • Judge of the District Court
  • Judge of Probate
  • County Offices
    • Executive
    • Prosecuting Attorney
    • Treasurer
    • Water Resources Commissioner
    • Clerk/Register of Deeds
    • County Commissioner (16th District)
  • Clawson Precinct Delegates

Filing Official Contact

State of Michigan
Bureau of Elections
www.michigan.gov/sos
(517) 373-2540

Oakland County
Elections Division
www.oakgov.com/clerkrod/elections/
(248) 858-0564 

 If you have any questions feel free to contact the City Clerk's office at 248-435-4500 ext. 116 or 118.