The 2020 Primary elections are scheduled for August 4, 2020.  At that time, Oakland Township residents will have an opportunity to select the Democratic and Republican candidates that will be on the November General Election ballot.  

The positions on the August and November ballots include the Township Board officers and Trustees, as well as the Parks Commission members.  Historically, there have been very few Democratic candidates for the positions, so the August primary effectively determined the elected officials.  This year, we have two Democratic candidate running for positions.  As a result, both your August and November votes will play a roll determining our Township Leadership team.  

Over the next few weeks, we will be soliciting input from the candidates on their qualifications, priorities and goals, as well as changes they would like to see made (if any) if they are elected.  We hope they are willing to provide their input, so you can make informed decisions in August and November.  We will post their input if we receive it.

THE TOWNSHIP BOARD POSITIONS

The Candidates for Township Supervisor are:

• Ralph Jessee, Jr. – Democratic candidate
• Dominic Abbate – Republican candidate and current member of the Planning Commission

The Candidates for Township Clerk are:

• Robin Buxar – Republican candidate and current Board Trustee member
• AnnMarie Rogers – Republican candidate

The Candidate for Township Treasurer is:

• John Giannangeli – Republican candidate and current Board Trustee member and Planning Commission member

The Candidates for Trustee (four positions) are:

• Jack E. Elder – Republican candidate
• Terry R. Gonser – Republican candidate
• Dave Mabry – Republican candidate
• Lana Mangiapane – Republican candidate and current Board Trustee member
• Robert A. Patrician – Republican candidate
• Andy Zale – Republican candidate

THE PARKS COMMISSION POSITIONS (seven positions)

• Lisa Fitzpatrick Sokol – Democratic candidate
• Emily Barkham – Republican candidate and current Parks Commissioner Secretary
• Brian Blust – Republican candidate
• Craig S. Blust – Republican candidate and current Parks Commissioner Treasurer
• Jim Quesenberry – Republican candidate
• Cathy A. Rooney – Republican candidate and current Parks Commissioner
• Daniel L. Simon – Republican candidate and current Parks Commissioner
• Maryann Whitman – Republican candidate