Candidate Community Forum Nonpartisan

The New Oakland County Black Caucus (NOCBC) invites Oakland County residents, community leaders, families, young people, business owners, and civic organizations to join us for our NON-PARTISAN Candidate Community Forum.

This forum is about information, access, civic engagement, and giving our community a stronger voice in deciding who will represent us.

As a newly organized entity, NOCBC is committed to creating meaningful opportunities for residents to connect directly with candidates and elected leaders, learn where they stand on important issues, and become more engaged in the decisions affecting our communities.

Candidates from both sides of the political aisle are being invited to participate in a respectful, informative community conversation. This is a non-partisan organization. Anyone can attend.

Statewide Races Represented

Invited candidates include individuals seeking office in the following races:

Governor, Michigan Secretary of State, United States Senate, Michigan Attorney General, Michigan Supreme Court, Oakland County Judge non incumbent contested Candidates & More...

Candidate participation is subject to confirmation. The final participant lineup may change.

Why Attend?

This is an opportunity to hear directly from candidates about their qualifications, priorities, leadership, and vision for Michigan.

Residents will have an opportunity to become better informed about issues affecting Oakland County and our state, including:

• Jobs and economic development

• Voting rights and civic participation

• Public safety

• Healthcare

• Housing and affordability

• Civil rights

• Support for families and caregivers

• Leadership and representation in governmentA New Organization. A Stronger Voice.

The New Oakland County Black Caucus is building a new platform for civic leadership, community empowerment, public policy engagement, and greater access to government throughout Oakland County.

Whether you are already actively involved in government or attending a candidate forum for the first time, your voice matters and your participation matters.

Come meet the candidates.

Come hear where they stand.

Come learn about the issues.

Come become part of a stronger, more informed, and more engaged Oakland County community.

Thursday, October 22, 2026

Doors Open: 5:30 PM

Event Starts: 6:00 PM

Woodlands Elite

4123 Pioneer Dr.

Commerce Twp., MI 48390

Presented by The New Oakland County Black Caucus