Karen McDonald (politician)
Karen McDonald | |
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McDonald in 2015 | |
| Prosecuting Attorney of Oakland County | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Jessica Cooper |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Karen Diane McDonald July 11, 1970 Lansing, Michigan, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Jeffrey |
| Children | 5 |
| Relatives | Kristen McDonald Rivet (twin sister) |
| Education | Alma College (BA) Wayne State University (JD) |
| Website | Campaign website |
Karen Diane McDonald (born July 11, 1970) is an American lawyer and politician currently serving as the prosecuting attorney of Oakland County, Michigan, and formerly as a judge on Michigan's 6th Circuit Court in Oakland County. In June 2025, Karen McDonald announced her candidacy for the 2026 Michigan Attorney General election, seeking to succeed term-limited Attorney General, Dana Nessel. She is a member of the Democratic Party.