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William Noakes

William Noakes

Overview

Current roleAttorney

PartyDemocratic

Political ideologyProgressive Democrat

LocationMichigan

BackgroundAttorney

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Notable personal detailsWilliam S. Noakes is a Detroit-based attorney and public defender associated with Neighborhood Defender Service (NDS) Detroit. He previously ran as a Democratic candidate for Michigan attorney general in 2018 and has been reported as a Democratic candidate in the 2026 Michigan attorney general race. His professional background has been described as including public defense work and corporate-law experience, including roles such as Wayne County deputy corporation counsel and a former executive role at Meijer.

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Positions

LiberalConservative

Immigration & Border

Supports liberalizing U.S. immigration law and establishing pathways to legal status and citizenship for undocumented residents; frames undocumented migration as victimless and emphasizes compassion in immigration policy.

Climate & Energy

Has spoken about pursuing cleanup and accountability for local pollution (e.g., former military sites and corporate contamination) and focusing on enforcement actions rather than articulating specific statewide climate or energy policy goals. Public statements emphasize remediation and legal actions against polluters but do not endorse large-scale climate programs or fossil-fuel phase-out targets.

News

AINews Summary
Last updatedMar 14, 2026

William Noakes is in the mix for the open 2026 Michigan attorney general race, which is drawing increased attention from donors. The seat is open because current AG Dana Nessel is term-limited, and multiple candidates from both parties are competing for the nomination.

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Articles
WEWashington Examiner3 months ago

Donors turn their attention to attorney general races in 2026 midterms

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