County
County Executive, Macomb County
- Vote for
- 1
- Candidates
- 2
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: The county executive runs county government day to day, proposes its budget and appoints department heads.
Taxes & budget
Richard MooreRepublican
No documented position found.
Mark A. HackelDemocratic
- Secured balanced county budgets after a $52 million gap
Public safety
Richard MooreRepublican
- Pledges more resources and support for law enforcement
Mark A. HackelDemocratic
- Led creation of the COMTEC emergency and 911 center
Economy & jobs
Richard MooreRepublican
- Pledges to attract new businesses to Macomb County
Mark A. HackelDemocratic
No documented position found.
Roads & infrastructure
Richard MooreRepublican
- Pledges investment in county road repairs and planning
Mark A. HackelDemocratic
No documented position found.
Government & transparency
Richard MooreRepublican
- Pledges to bring constitutional values to county government
Mark A. HackelDemocratic
- Led creation of the Macomb County Ethics Board
- Supports publishing county budget and spending data online
Courts & justice
Richard MooreRepublican
No documented position found.
Mark A. HackelDemocratic
- Led creation of the county Office of Public Defender
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