Karen McDonald Launches 2026 Michigan AG Bid

Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald has announced her candidacy for Michigan Attorney General in the 2026 election, seeking to succeed term-limited incumbent Dana Nessel. McDonald, a Democrat and former teacher, judge, and prosecutor, gained national attention for securing the first-ever conviction of parents, James and Jennifer Crumbley, in a mass school shooting case after the Oxford High School tragedy. Her campaign focuses on public safety, protecting families, and upholding the rule of law, with pledges to address gun violence, human trafficking, and threats to fundamental freedoms. McDonald is competing for the Democratic nomination against Washtenaw County Prosecutor Eli Savit and former U.S. Attorney Mark Totten. Birmingham attorney Kevin Kijewski is currently the only Republican candidate announced. Party nominees will be selected at state conventions rather than primaries.