Oakland County saw 36% turnout in Tuesday’s primary. Voters cast 385,083 ballots. More than 1 million people were registered. This marks the strongest midterm primary showing in county records, though it trails 2020.
Previous midterm primaries drew fewer voters by a wide gap. The Aug. 6, 2024 primary brought in 263,612 ballots. That was just 24% of those registered, per MLive.
County election staff tracked registration and ballot totals from every precinct, compiling the numbers. Oakland County stands as one of Michigan’s biggest, and its voter patterns often signal what’s happening statewide.
Midterm primaries pull in fewer people than presidential contests. The 2020 race stands out as unusual for how many showed up across the country.
Tuesday’s winners will head to November. Candidates from both parties will compete for state and federal seats, including congressional spots that cover chunks of the county.