The League of Women Voters Oakland Area hosts non-partisan candidate forums for contested elections (in LWVOA's service area) prior to elections. The candidate forums give voters the opportunity to ask questions directly of the candidates and hear their answers. Videos, when available, are usually posted within a few days of the forum.
November 2025 Summary
The AMAZING work of this group for the November 2025 election cycle was demonstrated by the following statistics:
- 16 candidate forums were conducted
- 8 members were coordinators
- 35 members were moderators, question screeners, timers, and/or pages
- 800+ people attended in person, with more online
- 3 cities in Oakland County, LWVOA partnered with other organizations to facilitate the forums.
2026 Elections are Coming Soon!!!
Preparation for the 2026 election year has begun. An organizational meeting will be scheduled soon for planning purposes. ALL members are encouraged to participate in this core mission of the LWV: Promote informed and active participation in government. Increase understanding of public policy issues. Contact Candidate Forum Coordinators, Christine Allen, Judy Bateman, and Terrye Benjamin, at LWVOAMi [at] gmail.com for more info.
Forums are displayed in date order.
Southfield Mayor, City Clerk, & Council
View the video from Tuesday September 9, 6:00pm
Rochester City Council
View the video from Thursday September 11th, 6:30pm
Farmington Hills Mayor & City Council; Tuesday September 16, 7:00pm; Farmington Hills Community Library, 32737 W 12 Mile Rd, Farmington Hills
Clawson Mayor & City Council
View the video from Wednesday September 17, 6:30pm
Bloomfield Hills City Commission
View the video from Thursday, September 18, 6:30pm
Berkley City Council
View the video from Wednesday, September 24, 6:30pm
Rochester Hills City Council
View the video from Wednesday, September 24, 6:30pm
Royal Oak Mayor & City Commission;
View the video from Wednesday, September 24, 6:30pm
Madison Heights Mayor & City Council; Thursday, September 25, 7:00pm; Madison Heights City Hall, 300 W 13 Mile Rd, Madison Heights
Pontiac Library Board; Thursday, September 25, 6:00pm; Bowens Senior Citizens Center, 52 Bagley St, Pontiac
Novi City Council; View the video from Monday, September 29, 6:30pm
Pontiac City Council Districts 3, 4, 5; Monday, September 29, 6:00pm, Bowens Senior Citizens Center, 52 Bagley St, Pontiac
Birmingham City Commission & Library Board
View the Birmingham City Commission video from Monday, October 6, 6:30pm
View the Baldwin Library Board video from Monday, October 6, 6:30pm
Pontiac City Council Districts 1, 2, 6; Wednesday, October 8, 6:00pm, Bowens Senior Citizens Center, 52 Bagley St, Pontiac
Lathrup Village City Council; Thursday, October 9, 7:00pm; Lathrup City Hall, 27400 Southfield Rd, Lathrup Village
Hazel Park Mayor and City Council; View the video from Wednesday, October 15, 6:00pm
Pontiac Mayor & Council At-Large; Wednesday, October 15, 6:00pm, Bowens Senior Citizens Center, 52 Bagley St, Pontiac
