Politics & Government

Last Chance: Filing Deadline for Aug. 7 Primary is Tuesday

Become a candidate for several of the local and state seats in play in the next election.

If you are politically inclined and looking to make a difference in local, state or federal politics there's just a day left to get on the Aug. 7 primary ballot. All candidates for partisan and nonpartisan seats, except for judicial positions, need to file their nominating petitions or applicable fees by 4 p.m. Tuesday. Candidates must also complete an affidavit of identity to be on the ballot.

Candidates for county convention delegate (precinct delegate) also must file an affidavit of identity Tuesday.

Documents may be submitted to the Oakland County Clerk's Office, or .

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The deadline to withdrawal expires at 4 p.m. Friday, May 18.

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