Birmingham, Mich. – Karen McDonald, the Oakland County Prosecutor who has defined her career by fighting for families and kids, has announced dozens of endorsements, including national gun violence prevention groups, labor unions, community leaders, and elected officials. The endorsements come days after McDonald reported raising more than $670,000 in her first fundraising filing, more than candidates in both parties.
“I’m incredibly proud of the deep network of supporters we are building across Michigan who want an Attorney General who will protect our freedoms, uphold the law and keep our communities safe,” said McDonald. “It’s humbling to have the support of so many people who have dedicated their careers to make Michigan a better place to live and raise a family.”
View the full endorsement list here.
About Karen McDonald: Karen was elected Oakland County Prosecutor in 2020 and is committed to protecting victims of crime, improving outcomes for juveniles and families, and increasing fairness across the criminal justice system. Karen’s early initiatives have included reviewing the files of every pending juvenile lifer case in Oakland County, and establishing a Trafficking Unit, a Hate Crimes Unit, and a Conviction Integrity Unit. Prior to her election as Oakland County Prosecutor, Karen was an Oakland County Circuit Court judge from 2012 to 2019. As a judge, Karen specialized in family matters – including divorce and custody, child abuse and neglect, and adoption.
Karen began her career as a high school English teacher in Midland where she was a proud union member. Her experience teaching sparked her lifelong commitment to kids. Karen was raised in Portland, Michigan, alongside her two sisters. She now lives in Birmingham with her husband. Together they raised five children.
Contact: press@mcdonaldforag.com
Aug. 13, 2025
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