2012 Oakland County Executive election
The 2012 Oakland County Executive election was held on November 6, 2012. Incumbent County Executive L. Brooks Patterson ran for re-election to a sixth term. He was challenged by businessman Kevin Howley, the Democratic nominee. Patterson defeated Howley by a wide margin, winning 57 percent of the vote.
^ Gray, Kathleen (September 27, 2012). "Democrats challenge injured Patterson" . Detroit Free Press . Detroit, Michigan . p. 4A. Retrieved June 29, 2025 .
^ a b "August 7, 2012 Primary Election" . Oakland County Clerk. September 8, 2012. Retrieved June 29, 2025 .
^ Gray, Kathleen (April 10, 2012). "Candidates lined up for Oakland County offices" . Detroit Free Press . Detroit, Michigan . p. 4A. Retrieved June 29, 2025 .
^ "November 6, 2012 General Election" . Oakland County Clerk. January 11, 2013. Retrieved June 29, 2025 .
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