Ben Orjada

Ben is a dedicated union organizer and candidate for County Commissioner in Sterling Heights, Michigan. With a background in autism rights advocacy and direct care work, Ben has expanded his advocacy to include sustainability, fair housing, labor rights, LGBTQ+ issues, and more. Currently serving as the President of the Young Democrats of Michigan and working for the MI AFL-CIO, Ben is a proud member of Teamsters 243. His campaign focuses on creating homes for young families, improving support services for retirees and caregivers, and ensuring full funding for emergency services in Macomb County.

If elected, Ben would make history as the first openly queer member of the Macomb County Commission, aiming to shift the Commission from Republican to Democratic control.