Mike Bouchard
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Michael J. Bouchard is an American law enforcement officer and politician who has served as the sheriff of Oakland County, Michigan since 1999. A member of the Republican Party, Bouchard previously served in the Michigan State Senate from 1991 to 1999, and as the Senate Majority Leader from 1998 to 1999; he was also the unsuccessful Republican nominee for United States Senate in 2006, losing to incumbent Democrat Debbie Stabenow. As of 2024, Bouchard is the only Republican countywide elected official in Oakland County.[1]
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Mike Bouchard | |
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Sheriff of Oakland County | |
Assumed office January 11, 1999 | |
Preceded by | John Nichols |
Member of the Michigan Senate from the 13th district | |
In office January 11, 1995 – January 2, 1999 | |
Preceded by | Jack Welborn |
Succeeded by | Shirley Johnson |
Member of the Michigan Senate from the 16th district | |
In office June 27, 1991 – January 11, 1995 | |
Preceded by | Doug Cruce |
Succeeded by | Mat Dunaskiss |
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 65th district | |
In office January 9, 1991 – June 27, 1991 | |
Preceded by | Judith Miller |
Succeeded by | John Jamian |
Personal details | |
Born | Flint, Michigan, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Pamela |
Children | 1 daughter 2 sons |
Education | Michigan State University (BA) |
Bouchard is of French and Syrian Lebanese descent. In 2016, he was named Sheriff of the Year by the National Sheriffs' Association.[2]