He filed his candidacy paperwork last month. 8,511 talking about this. Currently holding the office of Oakland County sheriff is Michael Bouchard, who Covey thinks is in some ways stuck in a 1970s mentality of focusing too many resources on the “war on marijuana,” which Covey described as similar to the Nixon days. Sheriff's Office. On the Democratic side there are three candidates: Randy Maloney, Barnett Jones, and Vincent Gregory. Here are the names and bios of the five candidates running for the seat. Before becoming sheriff, Bouchard served in the Michigan State Senate from 1991-1999. Oakland County is a county in the U.S. state of Michigan.It is part of the metropolitan Detroit area, located northwest of the city. Courtesy of Oakland County Oakland County Sheriff. The county was founded in 1819 and organized in 1820. The Oakland County Sheriff's Office originated in 1820 COVID-19 Resources and Information. A longtime law enforcement officer and chief security officer has announced his candidacy for Oakland County sheriff. The county sheriff position comes with a $157,893 a year salary. Age: 64 Party affiliation: Republican Party Family:Wife - Pam Children - Mikayla, Michael, Jacob Occupation:Oakland County Sheriff (1999-present) Previous elected experience:Oakland County Sheriff … There are several county-level positions up for election this year. Michael J. Bouchard, a Bloomfield resident is running for Oakland County Sheriff. Oakland County, Michigan / Sheriff. TeleTownHall Event 4/2/2020; TeleTownHall Event 4/9/2020; For a list of Covid 19 resources and information, please click here. The state's primary election is being held on Tuesday, Aug. 4. An Oakland County Sheriff's Deputy is being credited with saving the lives of two men who were found slumped over in a pickup truck after apparently overdosing on heroin. Democrat W. Barnett Jones, a Lake Orion resident and chief security and integrity officer for the Great Lakes Water Authority, is seeking to unseat Sheriff Michael Bouchard, who has served in that position since 1999. The Primary takes place Aug. 4, 2020. As of the 2010 census, its population was 1,202,362, making it the second-most populous county in Michigan, behind neighboring Wayne County.The county seat is Pontiac. The 2020 Oklahoma County Sheriff primary election is on June 30. DUBLIN, Calif. - An Alameda County sheriff's captain announced he's running for sheriff. Incumbent Michael Bouchard is running uncontested for the Republican nominee for Oakland County Sheriff. Oakland County, MI – In the race for Oakland County Sheriff, Michael Bouchard remains unopposed in the Republican Primary. He has served as sheriff since 1999. Capt. Click a TeleTownHall Event below to listen!