Birmingham, Mich. – Karen McDonald, the Oakland County Prosecutor who has defined her career by fighting for families and kids, released the following statement after media reports that Matt DePerno has filed to run for Attorney General.
“Voters already know all about Matt DePerno, from his attempts to improperly undermine the 2020 election to his opposition to contraception and reproductive rights to his endorsement from Donald Trump. Michiganders want someone who will put Michigan ahead of party politics and Donald Trump. I’m proud to be running to protect our freedoms, uphold the law and keep our communities safe, not to rehash old conspiracy theories about past elections.”
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. 14, 2025
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