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• Short Title; Michigan Election Law - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.1
  This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Michigan election law". History: 1954, Act 116, Eff. June 1, 1955 Compiler's Notes: ...
• Definitions; A To I - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.2
  As used in this act: (a) "Absent voter" is defined in section 758. (b) "Ballot container" is defined in section 14a. (c) "Business day" ...
• Definitions; L To R - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.3
  As used in this act: (a) "Locked and sealed" is defined in section 14. (b) "Major political party" is defined in section 16. (c) ...
• Definitions; S To V - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.4
  As used in this act: (a) "School board" means the governing body of a school district, including the board of trustees of a community ...
• Repealed. 2003, Act 302, Eff. Jan. 1, 2005 - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.5, 168.6
  Compiler's Notes: The repealed sections pertained to definitions of general election and special election.Popular Name: Election Code ...
• Primary Or Primary Election; Definition - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.7
  The term "primary" or "primary election", as used in this act, shall mean a primary election held for the purpose of deciding by ballot ...
• Repealed. 2003, Act 302, Eff. Jan. 1, 2005 - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.8
  Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to definition of special primary.Popular Name: Election Code ...
• Village; Definition - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.9
  The term "village", as used in this act, shall mean an incorporated village. Except where the contrary is clearly indicated, the provisions of this ...
• Repealed. 2003, Act 302, Eff. Jan. 1, 2005 - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.9a
  Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to definition of qualified voter file.Popular Name: Election Code ...
• Qualified Elector; Definition - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.10
  The term "qualified elector", as used in this act, shall be construed to mean any person who possesses the qualifications of an elector as ...
• "Residence" Defined - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.11
  (1) "Residence", as used in this act, for registration and voting purposes means that place at which a person habitually sleeps, keeps his or her ...
• Repealed. 2003, Act 302, Eff. Jan. 1, 2005 - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.12
  Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to definition of family.Popular Name: Election Code ...
• Time Limits; Extension Due To Holiday, Exception - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.13
  Notwithstanding any other provision of the law to the contrary, anything required by this act to be done by a day certain, except the ...
• Locked And Sealed; Definition - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.14
  The term "locked and sealed", or terms of similar import, when used in this act to refer to locking and sealing of ballot boxes ...
• "Ballot Container" And "Metal Seal" Or "Seal" Defined - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.14a
  As used in this act: (a) "Ballot container" means a container that is used for transporting and storing voted ballots, as described and approved ...
• Nominating Petition Signatures; Determination Of Number - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.15
  Whenever the number of signatures required on a nominating petition is based on a percentage of the vote for a party's candidate for secretary ...
• "Major Political Party" Defined - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.16
  As used in this act, "major political party" means each of the 2 political parties whose candidate for the office of secretary of state ...
• Definitions - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.18
  As used in this act: (a) "Help America vote act of 2002" means the help America vote act of 2002, 42 USC 15301 to ...
• Definitions; P - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.19
  (a) "Participating political party" means a political party authorized to participate in a presidential primary under section 613a. (b) "Presidential election year" means a calendar ...
• Secretary Of State; Chief Election Officer, Powers And Duties - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.21
  The secretary of state shall be the chief election officer of the state and shall have supervisory control over local election officials in the ...
• Board Of State Canvassers; Continuation As Provided In Former Act; Duties; Membership - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.22
  (1) A board of state canvassers is continued as previously provided for in section 1 of former Act No. 239 of the Public Acts of ...
• Board Of State Canvassers; Submission Of Nominees To Governor; Appointment; Vacancy; Failure To Submit Nominees; Appointee Declining To Serve - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.22a
  (1) On or before the tenth day of January in an odd numbered year, the state central committee of each major political party shall submit ...
• Board Of State Canvassers; Term Of Office - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.22b
  The term of office of a member of the board of state canvassers appointed under section 22a(1) is 4 years, which term begins on ...
• Board Of State Canvassers; Qualifications; Oath - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.22c
  A member of the board of state canvassers shall be a qualified and registered elector of this state. Before taking office, a member of ...
• Board Of State Canvassers; Meetings; Quorum; Election Of Chairperson And Vice-Chairperson - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.22d
  (1) The board of state canvassers shall meet as necessary to conduct the business of the board. The board of state canvassers shall conduct its ...
• Board Of State Canvassers; Statement Of Purpose; Notice Of Meeting; Person To Address Meeting - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.22e
  (1) The board of state canvassers shall meet to consider and approve a statement of the purpose of a proposed constitutional amendment or other ballot ...
• Board Of State Canvassers; Expenses And Compensation Of Members - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.22f
  A member of the board of state canvassers is entitled to actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of his or her official ...
• Expenses For Services Performed By Office Of Secretary Of State - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.22g
  Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, if authorized jointly by the board of state canvassers and the secretary of state, all ...
• Board Of County Election Commissioners; Membership; Quorum; Officers; Absence Or Disqualification Of Member; Appointment Of County Officer; Board Member Involved In Recall Of Officer - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.23
  (1) The chief or only judge of probate of the county or probate court district, the county clerk, and the county treasurer shall constitute a ...
• Repealed. 1963, Act 237, Eff. Sept. 6, 1963 - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.24
  Compiler's Notes: The repealed section provided for election of board of county canvassers, clerk, compensation, disqualification.Popular Name: Election Code ...
• Board Of County Canvassers; Establishment; Powers And Duties; Conduct Of Recounts; Costs; Abolition Of Boards Of Canvassers; Appointment And Terms Of Members; Applicability Of Section - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.24a
  (1) A 4-member board of county canvassers is established in every county in this state. All of the powers granted to and duties required by ...
• Board Of County Canvassers; Members, Eligibility, Oath Of Office, Holding Other Office Prohibited - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.24b
  Members of the board shall be qualified electors of the county and shall take and subscribe to the constitutional oath of office. No person ...
• Board Of County Canvassers; Members; Selection; Procedure; Vacancy - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.24c
  (2) The county committee of each political party, not later than September 1, 1963 and not later than September 1 of each odd numbered year ...
• Board Of County Canvassers; Vacancy - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.24d
  (2) The county committee of the political party entitled to fill a vacancy on the board of county canvassers, within 10 days after receiving information ...
• Board Of County Canvassers; Meetings; Election Of Officers; Quorum, Action; Clerk; Assistants, Compensation - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.24e
  The board shall meet as necessary to transact their business, and during the month of January in each even numbered year elect one of ...
• Board Of County Canvassers In Counties Having Population Of Less Than 1,500,000; Payments For Meetings And Reimbursement Of Expenses - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.24f
  (1) In counties having a population of 475,000 or more but less than 1,500,000, the members of the board of county canvassers shall receive actual ...
• Repealed. 1996, Act 268, Eff. Mar. 28, 1996 - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.24g
  Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to compensation and expenses of board of state canvassers.Popular Name: Election Code ...
• Board Of County Canvassers In Counties Having Population Of 1,500,000 Or More; Payments For Meetings, Recounts, And Reimbursement Of Expenses - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.24h
  In counties having a population of 1,500,000 or more, the members of the board of county canvassers shall receive actual and necessary expenses incurred ...
• Ballot Container; Examination By Board Of County Canvassers; Approval; Procurement; Use Of Disapproved Container - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.24j
  (1) A ballot container includes a ballot box, transfer case, or other container used to secure ballots, including optical scan ballots and electronic voting systems ...
• Board Of City Election Commissioners; Membership, Quorum, Chairman; Absences, Appointment Of Acting Member - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.25
  Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, unless otherwise provided by a charter adopted by a majority vote of the people voting ...
• Board Of Township Election Commissioners; Membership, Quorum, Chairman; Absences, Appointment Of Acting Member - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.26
  Unless otherwise provided by charter, the supervisor, clerk and township treasurer shall constitute the board of township election commissioners for each township, 2 of ...
• Board Of Village Election Commissioners; Membership, Quorum, Chairman; Absences, Appointment Of Acting Member - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.27
  Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, unless otherwise provided by a charter adopted by a majority vote of the people voting ...
• Boards Of Election Commissioners And Boards Of Canvassers; Compensation - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.28
  Members of the various boards of election commissioners and boards of canvassers and any other person charged with duties in connection with the conduct ...
• Appointment Of Assistants By Clerk Of County, Township, City, Or Village; Discrimination Prohibited; Authority, Duties, Oath, And Compensation Of Assistants; Instruction - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.29
  (1) The clerk of each county, township, city, and village may appoint a number of assistants as may be necessary to carry out the general ...
• Providing Clerk With Permanent Postal Mailing Address And Electronic Mailing Address - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.30
  Not later than 30 days after the effective date of this section, each county, township, city, or village shall provide its clerk with a ...
• Board Of City Or Township Canvassers; Powers And Duties; Members, Appointment, Terms, Notice; Contract With County For Services Of Board Of County Canvassers; Cost - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.30a
  (1) A 4-member board of canvassers is established in every city and township having more than 5 precincts, notwithstanding a statutory or charter provision, or ...
• Board Of City Or Township Canvassers; Members, Eligibility, Affidavit; Holding Other Office Prohibited - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.30b
  Members of the board shall be qualified and registered electors of the city or township in which they serve. No person shall be appointed ...
• Board Of City Or Township Canvassers; Members, Selection, Procedure; Applications, Appointments, Vacancies - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.30c
  Selection of the members of such board shall be made from each of the 2 political parties casting the greatest number of votes for ...
• Board Of City Or Township Canvassers; Meetings, Election Of Officers; Quorum; Clerk - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.30d
  The board shall meet as necessary to transact their business and shall elect 1 of their members chairman and 1 vice chairman. Any 3 ...
• Board Of City Or Township Canvassers; Compensation And Expenses; Incomplete Canvass, Completion By Board Of County Canvassers, Cost - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.30e
  The members of the board of city or township canvassers shall receive actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their official duties ...
• Repealed. 1968, Act 65, Eff. July 1, 1968 - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.30f
  Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to combination of governmental units for board of canvassers, expenses, and withdrawal.Popular Name: Election Code ...
• Board Of Canvassers; Absences, Appointment Of Temporary Members, Qualifications, Tenure - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.30g
  Whenever a board of canvassers created under this act is required to perform its statutory duties and because of illness or absence of members ...
• Secretary Of State; Duties As To Elections; Rules - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.31
  (a) Subject to subsection (2), issue instructions and promulgate rules pursuant to the administrative procedures act of 1969, 1969 PA 306, MCL 24.201 to 24.328, ...
• Bureau Of Elections; Director Of Elections; Appointment; Powers And Duties; Statement Of Purpose Of Proposed Constitutional Amendment Or Question - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.32
  There is hereby continued in the office of the secretary of state the bureau of elections created by Act No. 65 of the Public ...
• Training Schools On Conducting Elections In Accordance With Election Laws; Conduct; Cost - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.33
  (1) The director of elections shall conduct training schools throughout this state preceding the general November election, and preceding such other elections as the director ...
• Director Of Elections; Restrictions - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.34
  The director of elections shall perform no other duties which will interfere with his duties as director of elections. History: 1954, Act 116, Eff. ...
• Assistants To Director; Employment, Expenses - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.35
  The secretary of state is authorized to employ such assistants to the director of elections and incur such expenses as shall be necessary in ...
• Seal - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.36
  The secretary of state may approve seals to be used for the same purpose as metal seals when required by this act. The secretary ...
• Uniform Voting System; Advisory Committee; Selection; Notice Of Selection; Schedule For Acquisition And Implementation; Repetition Of Process; Appropriation Required; Repeal Of Section - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.37
  Sec. 37. (1) The secretary of state shall select a uniform voting system under the provisions of this section. The secretary of state shall convene ...
• Presidential Electors; Eligibility - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.41
  No person shall be eligible to be an elector of president and vice-president who shall not have been a citizen of the United States ...
• Presidential Electors; Selection At State Political Party Conventions, Certification - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.42
  In the year in which presidential electors are to be elected under section 43, each political party in this state shall choose at its ...
• Presidential Electors; Election - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.43
  At the general November election held in the year 1956 and at the general November election held every fourth year thereafter, electors of president ...
• Repealed. 1955, Act 271, Imd. Eff. June 30;--1955, Act 283, Imd. Eff. July 19, 1955 - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.44
  Compiler's Notes: The repealed section prescribed a form of an official presidential ballot.Popular Name: Election Code ...
• Cross Or Check Mark As Vote For Presidential Electors - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.45
  Marking a cross (X) or a check mark ( ) in the circle under the party name of a political party, at the general ...
• Presidential Electors; Determination By Board Of State Canvassers; Certificate Of Election - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.46
  As soon as practicable after the state board of canvassers has, by the official canvass, ascertained the result of an election as to electors ...
• Convening Of Presidential Electors; Time And Place Thereof; Resignations; Refusal Or Failure To Vote; Vacancies - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.47
  The electors of president and vice-president shall convene in the senate chamber at the capitol of the state at 2 p.m., eastern standard time, ...
• Governor Or Lieutenant Governor; Eligibility; Violation Of S38.412a - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.51
  A person shall not be eligible to the office of governor or lieutenant governor unless the person has attained the age of 30 years ...
• Gubernatorial Candidates; Nomination At Primary - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.52
  A general primary election of all political parties shall be held in every election precinct in this state on the Tuesday succeeding the first ...
• Office Of Governor; Nominating Petitions; Signatures; Form; Filing - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.53
  To obtain the printing of the name of a person as a candidate for nomination by a political party for the office of governor ...
• Candidates For Nomination; Withdrawal, Notice - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.54
  After the filing of a nominating petition by or in behalf of a proposed candidate for governor, such candidate shall not be permitted to ...
• Candidates For Nomination; No Candidate, Write-In - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.55
  If, for any reason, there is no candidate of a political party for the office of governor or lieutenant governor, a blank space shall ...
• Governor; Death; Selection Of New Candidate; Ballots - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.56
  When any candidate of a political party for the office of governor, after having qualified as a candidate, shall die, after the time specified ...
• Gubernatorial Candidates; Nominees, Certification - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.57
  The candidate of each political party for the office of governor receiving the greatest number of votes cast for candidates for said office, as ...
• Gubernatorial Candidates; Withdrawal After Nomination - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.58
  When a candidate of any political party for the office of governor has filed a nominating petition for such office and has been nominated ...
• Gubernatorial Candidates; Death, Withdrawal Or Disqualification; New Candidate, Selection, Certification; Ballots - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.59
  When the candidate of a political party, after having been nominated to the office of governor, shall die, withdraw as provided in section 58 ...
• Governor And Lieutenant Governor; Election - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.60
  A governor and lieutenant governor shall be elected jointly at the general election in 1964, 1966, and every fourth year thereafter. History: 1954, Act ...
• Governor And Lieutenant Governor; Certificate Of Determination By Board Of State Canvassers - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.61
  The board of state canvassers shall determine which candidates for governor and lieutenant governor have received the greatest number of votes and shall declare ...
• Governor And Lieutenant Governor; Certificate Of Election - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.62
  The secretary of state shall file in his office and preserve the original statement and determination of the board of state canvassers of the ...
• Governor And Lieutenant Governor; Terms Of Office - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.63
  The terms of office of governor and lieutenant governor shall commence at 12 noon on January 1 next following the election, and shall continue ...
• Governor And Lieutenant Governor; Oath Of Office, Deposit - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.64
  Every person elected to the office of governor or lieutenant governor, before entering upon the duties of his office, shall take and subscribe to ...
• Governor Or Lieutenant Governor; Resignation, Notice - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.65
  Any person duly elected to the office of governor or lieutenant governor who desires to resign shall file a written notice containing the effective ...
• Governor Or Lieutenant Governor; Vacancy, Creation; Impeachment - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.66
  The office of governor or lieutenant governor shall become vacant upon the happening of any of the following events: Death of the incumbent; his ...
• Offices Of Governor And Lieutenant Governor; Vacancy; Death Or Failure To Qualify Of Governor-Elect Or Lieutenant Governor-Elect; Devolution Of Powers And Duties - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.67
  If a vacancy occurs in the office of governor, the powers and duties of that office shall devolve upon the lieutenant governor for the ...
• Governor Or Lieutenant Governor; Recount Of Vote - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.68
  The votes cast for any candidate for the office of governor or lieutenant governor at any primary or election shall be subject to recount ...
• Governor Or Lieutenant Governor; Recall - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.69
  Any person elected to the office of governor or lieutenant governor shall be subject to recall as provided in chapter 36 of this act ...
• Offices Of Secretary Of State Or Attorney General; Eligibility; Violation Of S 38.412a - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.71
  (1) A person shall not be eligible to the offices of secretary of state or attorney general if the person is not a registered and ...
• Candidates For Lieutenant Governor, Secretary Of State, Attorney General; Nomination At Fall State Convention - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.72
  At its fall state convention, each political party may nominate a candidate for each of the offices of lieutenant governor, secretary of state and ...
• Offices Of Lieutenant Governor, Secretary Of State, And Attorney General; Nominees; List - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.73
  Not more than 24 hours after the conclusion of the fall state convention, the state central committee of each political party shall canvass the ...
• Candidates; Withdrawal; Notice - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.74
  A person who has been certified by the state central committee of any party as nominated for the office of lieutenant governor, secretary of ...
• Candidates; Death, Withdrawal Or Disqualification; New Candidate, Selection, Certification; Ballots - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.75
  When a candidate of a political party, after having been nominated to the office of lieutenant governor, secretary of state or attorney general, shall ...
• Secretary Of State And Attorney General; Election - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.76
  A secretary of state and attorney general shall be elected at the general election in 1964, 1966, and every fourth year thereafter. History: 1954, ...
• Secretary Of State And Attorney General; Certificate Of Determination By Board Of State Canvassers - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.77
  The board of state canvassers shall determine which candidates for the offices of secretary of state and attorney general have received the greatest number ...
• Secretary Of State And Attorney General; Certificate Of Election - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.78
  The secretary of state shall file in his office and preserve the original statements and determination of the board of state canvassers of the ...
• Secretary Of State And Attorney General; Terms Of Office - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.79
  The terms of office of the secretary of state and attorney general shall commence at 12 noon on January 1 next following the election, ...
• Secretary Of State And Attorney General; Oath Of Office, Bond, Deposit - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.80
  Every person elected to the office of secretary of state or attorney general, before entering upon the duties of his office, shall take and ...
• Secretary Of State Or Attorney General; Resignation, Notice - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.81
  Any person duly elected to the office of secretary of state or attorney general who desires to resign shall file a written notice, containing ...
• Secretary Of State Or Attorney General; Vacancy, Creation, Notice To Governor - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.82
  The office of secretary of state or attorney general shall become vacant upon the happening of any of the following events: Death of the ...
• Secretary Of State Or Attorney General; Impeachment; Removal From Office; Service Of Charges, Hearing - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.83
  Any person holding the office of secretary of state or attorney general may be removed from office upon conviction in impeachment proceedings for the ...
• Secretary Of State Or Attorney General; Vacancy; Successor, Appointment By Governor, Oath Of Office, Bond - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.84
  Whenever a vacancy shall occur in the office of secretary of state or attorney general, the governor shall appoint a successor to fill such ...
• Secretary Of State Or Attorney General; Election, Recount Of Votes - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.85
  The votes cast for any candidate for the office of secretary of state or attorney general at any election shall be subject to recount ...
• Secretary Of State Or Attorney General; Recall - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.86
  Any person elected to the office of secretary of state or attorney general shall be subject to recall as provided in chapter 36 of ...
• United States Senator; Eligibility; Violation Of 38.412a - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.91
  A person shall not be a United States senator unless the person has attained the age of 30 years and has been a citizen ...
• Candidates For United States Senator; Nomination At Primary - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.92
  A general primary election of all political parties shall be held in every election precinct in this state on the Tuesday succeeding the first ...
• United States Senator; Nominating Petition; Signatures; Form; Filing - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.93
  In order for the name of a person as a candidate for nomination by a political party for the office of United States senator ...
• Candidates; Withdrawal, Notice - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.94
  After the filing of a nominating petition by or in behalf of a proposed candidate for United States senator, such candidate shall not be ...
• Candidates; Death; New Candidate, Selection, Certification; Ballots - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.95
  When any candidate of a political party for the office of United States senator, after having qualified as a candidate, shall die, after the ...
• Candidates For Nomination; No Candidate, Write-In - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.96
  If for any reason there is no candidate of a political party for the office of United States senator, a blank space shall be ...
• Candidates; Nomination, Certification - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.97
  The candidate of each political party for the office of United States senator receiving the greatest number of votes cast for candidates for said ...
• Candidates; Withdrawal After Nomination - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.98
  When a candidate of any political party has filed a nominating petition for such office and has been nominated for said office by said ...
• Candidates; Death, Withdrawal Or Disqualification; New Candidate, Selection, Certification; Ballots - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.99
  When the candidate of a political party, after having been nominated to the office of United States senator, shall die, withdraw, remove from the ...
• United States Senator; Election - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.100
  A United States senator shall be elected at the general November election held in the year 1958, and at the general November election every ...
• United States Senator; Certificate Of Determination By Board Of State Canvassers - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.101
  The board of state canvassers shall determine which candidate for United States senator has received the greatest number of votes and shall declare such ...
• United States Senator; Certificate Of Election By Governor - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.102
  It shall be the duty of the governor, upon the election or appointment of a United States senator, to certify his election or appointment ...
• United States Senator; Term Of Office - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.103
  The term of office of a United States senator shall be 6 years, beginning on the third day of January next succeeding his election. ...
• United States Senator; Resignation, Notice - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.104
  Any person duly elected to the office of United States senator who desires to resign shall file a written notice containing the effective date ...
• United States Senator; Vacancy; Successor, Appointment By Governor, Tenure - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.105
  Whenever a vacancy shall occur in the office of United States senator, the governor shall appoint, to fill the vacancy, some suitable person having ...
• United States Senator; Votes Cast At Primary Or General Election Subject To Recount - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.106
  The votes cast for a candidate for nomination or election to the office of United States senator at a primary or general election shall ...
• United States Senator; Vacancy, Creation - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.107
  The office of United States senator shall become vacant on the happening of any of the following events before the expiration of the term ...
• United States Senator; Removal From Office - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.108
  Any United States senator may be removed from office as provided in section 5 of article 1 of the United States constitution. History: 1954, ...
• United States Senator; Contested Election; Restraining Order Of Supreme Court - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.109
  Whenever the election of a United States senator is contested before the United States senate, or notice of a contested election for United States ...
• Contested Election; Preservation Of Ballots, Application For Restraining Order By Petition; Notice, Hearing; Temporary Restraining Order Pending Hearing - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.110
  Application for such restraining order may be made by any candidate for such office and shall be made by petition duly verified under oath ...
• Repealed. 1978, Act 7, Imd. Eff. Feb. 7, 1978 - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.110a
  Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to filing notice of intent to contest election of United States senator.Popular Name: Election Code ...
• Contested Election; Service Of Restraining Order, Method - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.111
  Service of any restraining order may be made personally, as in the case of the service of other process of said court, or such ...
• Contested Election; Permanent Restraining Order, Delivery Of Ballot Boxes To Custody Of County Clerk - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.112
  On being served with a copy of a permanent restraining order issued by said court, it shall be the duty of all officers having ...
• Contested Election; Commissioners, Appointment, Packaging Of Ballots - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.113
  Upon issuing a permanent restraining order as herein provided, the supreme court shall name 3 commissioners, who shall proceed to the offices of the ...
• Contested Election; Commissioners, Redeposit Of Ballots With County Clerk, Statement - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.114
  Such packages shall be sealed by said commissioners and redeposited with said county clerks, and it shall be the duty of said county clerks ...
• Contested Election; Removal Of Ballots By Commissioners, Notice - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.115
  The commissioners, as herein provided for, shall give public notice of the time when they will appear at each county seat for the purpose ...
• Contested Election; Removal Of Ballots, Representation Of Candidate - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.116
  It shall be the right of each candidate to the office of United States senator at such election to be present in person at ...
• Contested Election; Commissioners, Compensation - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.117
  The compensation of the commissioners herein provided for shall be fixed by the supreme court and such court shall allow such traveling and personal ...
• Contested Election; Violation Of Restraining Order, Penalty - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.118
  Any person who shall violate the terms of any such restraining order shall be in contempt of court and shall, in addition to such ...
• Contested Election; Application For Restraining Order To Circuit Court, Authority Of Court - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.119
  Instead of filing the petition for relief provided for in this act with the supreme court of the state of Michigan, application may be ...
• Contested Elections; Purpose Of Act - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.120
  It is the intention of this act to furnish a speedy and effective means for the preservation of evidence of the intention of voters ...
• United States Senator; Recall - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.121
  Persons holding the office of United States senator are subject to recall by the qualified and registered electors of the state as provided in ...
• Representative In Congress; Eligibility; Violation Of S 38.412a - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.131
  A person shall not be a representative unless the person has attained the age of 25 years and been a citizen of the United ...
• Candidates For Representative In Congress; Nomination At Primary - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.132
  A general primary election of all political parties shall be held in every election precinct in this state on the Tuesday succeeding the first ...
• Representative In Congress; Nominating Petition; Signatures; Form; Filing - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.133
  In order for the name of a person as a candidate for nomination by a political party for the office of representative in congress ...
• Candidates For Nomination; Withdrawal, Notice - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.134
  After the filing of a nominating petition by or in behalf of a proposed candidate for representative in congress, such candidate shall not be ...
• Candidates For Nomination; Death; Selection Of New Candidate; Ballots - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.135
  When any candidate of a political party for the office of representative in congress, after having qualified as a candidate, shall die, after the ...
• Candidates For Nomination; No Candidate, Write-In - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.136
  If for any reason there is no candidate of a political party for the office of representative in congress, a blank space shall be ...
• Candidates For Representative In Congress; Nomination, Certification - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.137
  The candidate of each political party for the office of representative in congress receiving the greatest number of votes cast for candidates for said ...
• Candidates; Withdrawal After Nomination - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.138
  When a candidate of any political party has filed a nominating petition for such office and has been nominated for said office by said ...
• Candidates For Representative In Congress; Death, Withdrawal Or Disqualification; Selection Of New Candidate, Certification; Ballots - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.139
  When a candidate of a political party, after having been nominated to the office of representative in congress, shall die, withdraw as provided in ...
• Representative In Congress; Election - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.140
  A representative in congress in each congressional district shall be elected at each general November election. History: 1954, Act 116, Eff. June 1, 1955 ...
• Representative In Congress; Certificate Of Determination By Board Of State Canvassers - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.141
  The board of state canvassers shall determine which candidate has received the greatest number of votes and shall declare such candidate to be duly ...
• Representative In Congress; Certificate Of Election - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.142
  The secretary of state shall file in his office and preserve the original statement and determination of the board of state canvassers of the ...
• Representative In Congress; Term Of Office - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.143
  The term of office of a representative in congress shall be 2 years beginning on the third day of January next following his election. ...
• Representative In Congress; Resignation, Notice - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.144
  Any person duly elected to the office of representative in congress who desires to resign shall file a written notice containing the effective date ...
• Representative In Congress; Vacancy, Special Election - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.145
  The governor shall call a special election as provided in section 633 of this act, in any congressional district of the state when the ...
• Representative In Congress; Vacancy, Creation - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.146
  The office of representative in congress shall become vacant on the happening of any of the following events before the expiration of the term ...
• Representative In Congress; Removal From Office - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.147
  Any representative in congress may be removed from office as provided in section 5 of article 1 of the United States constitution. History: 1954, ...
• Representative In Congress; Votes Cast At Primary Or General Election Subject To Recount - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.148
  The votes cast for a candidate for nomination or election to the office of representative in congress at a primary or general election shall ...
• Representative In Congress; Recall - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.149
  Persons holding the office of representatives in congress are subject to recall by the qualified and registered electors of their congressional districts as provided ...
• Representative In Congress; Contested Election; Preservation Of Ballots; Restraining Order Of Circuit Court - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.150
  Whenever a contest for the office of congressman is in progress before the house of representatives involving the right to a seat in said ...
• Repealed. 1978, Act 7, Imd. Eff. Feb. 7, 1978 - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.150a
  Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to notice of intent to contest election of representative in congress.Popular Name: Election Code ...
• Contested Election; Application For Restraining Order By Petition; Notice, Hearing - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.151
  Said application shall be made by sworn petition setting up the material facts touching the election and the election contest involved. It may be ...
• Contested Election; Service Of Restraining Order, Notice - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.152
  Service of such restraining order may be made either personally, as in the case of ordinary process of said court, or in cases of ...
• Contested Election; Violation Of Restraining Order, Penalty - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.153
  Any officer or any other person who shall violate the terms of any such restraining order shall be in contempt of court and shall, ...
• Contested Election; Intent Of Act - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.154
  It is the intention of this act to furnish a speedy and effective remedy for the preservation of the evidence of the intention of ...
• Contested Election; Proceeding In Equity, Fees - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.155
  The proceeding herein specified shall be in equity, and the provisions of law relative to fees to be charged as entry fees and fees ...
• Offices Of State Senator Or Representative; Eligibility; Violation Of S 38.412a - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.161
  (1) A person shall not be eligible to the office of state senator or representative unless the person is a citizen of the United States ...
• Candidates For State Senator Or Representative; Nomination At Primary - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.162
  A general primary election of all political parties shall be held in every election precinct in this state on the Tuesday succeeding the first ...
• Candidates For State Senator Or Representative; Nominating Petitions; Signatures; Form; Filing; Filing Fee In Lieu Of Nominating Petition; Deposit Of Fee; Refund Of Deposit - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.163
  (1) To obtain the printing of the name of a person as a candidate for nomination by a political party for the office of state ...
• Repealed. 1963, 2nd Ex. Sess., Act 63, Imd. Eff. Dec. 27, 1963 - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.163a
  Compiler's Notes: The repealed section provided for designation of incumbent on ballot.Popular Name: Election Code ...
• Candidates For State Senator Or Representative; Withdrawal; Notice - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.164
  After the filing of a nominating petition or filing fee by or in behalf of a proposed candidate for the office of state senator ...
• Candidates For Nomination; Death; Selection Of New Candidate; Ballots; Extension Of Filing Deadline; Requirements; Applicability Of Subsection (2) - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.165
  Sec. 165. (1) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (2), if a candidate of a political party for the office of state senator or state ...
• Candidates For Nomination; No Candidate, Write-In - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.166
  If for any reason the number of candidates of a political party for the office of state senator or representative shall be equal to ...
• Candidates For State Senator Or Representative; Nomination, Certification - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.167
  The candidates of each political party for the office of state senator and representative receiving the greatest number of votes cast for candidates for ...
• Candidates For State Senator Or Representative; Withdrawal After Nomination; Procedure - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.168
  When a candidate of any political party has filed a nominating petition or filing fee for state senator or representative and has been nominated ...
• Candidates For State Senator Or Representative; Death, Certification For Statewide Office, Withdrawal, Physical Unfitness, Or Disqualification; Selection Of Candidate To Fill Vacancy; Certification; Ballots - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.169
  When the candidate of a political party, after having been nominated to the office of state senator or representative, shall die, be certified by ...
• State Senators And Representatives; Election, Date - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.170
  A state senator in each senatorial district shall be elected in the general election in 1964, 1966 and every fourth year thereafter. A representative ...
• Candidate Receiving Greatest Number Of Votes; Duties Of Board Of Canvassers Or County Canvassers - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.171
  The board of state canvassers or the board of county canvassers, as appropriate, shall determine which candidate has received the greatest number of votes ...
• State Senators And Representatives; Certificate Of Election; Publication Of Certificate Of Determination And Statement Of Votes; Notice Of Election Results - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.172
  The secretary of state or the county clerk shall file in his or her office and preserve the original statement and determination of the ...
• State Senators And Representatives; Terms Of Office - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.173
  The term of office of state senator and representative shall commence at 12 noon on January 1 next following his election. The term of ...
• State Senators And Representatives; Oath Of Office - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.174
  Every person elected to the office of state senator or representative, before entering upon the duties of his office, shall take and subscribe to ...
• State Senators And Representatives; Resignation, Notice - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.175
  Any person duly elected to the office of state senator or representative who desires to resign shall file a written notice containing the effective ...
• State Senators And Representatives; Vacancy, Creation - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.176
  The office of state senator or representative shall become vacant on the happening of any of the following events, before the expiration of the ...
• State Senators And Representatives; Removal From Office - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.177
  Any state senator or representative may be removed from office as provided in section 16 of article 4 of the state constitution. History: 1954, ...
• State Senators And Representatives; Vacancy In Office; Special Election - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.178
  The governor may call a special election as provided in section 634 in any senatorial or representative district of the state when the right ...
• State Senators And Representatives; Primary Or Election, Recount Of Votes - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.179
  The votes cast for any candidate for the office of state senator or representative at any primary or election shall be subject to recount ...
• State Senators And Representatives; Recall - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.180
  Any person elected to the office of state senator or representative shall be subject to recall as provided in chapter 36 of this act ...
• Repealed. 1967, Act 35, Eff. Nov. 2, 1967 - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.181-168.190
  Popular Name: Election Code ...
• County Officers; Eligibility; Violation Of S 38.412a - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.191
  (1) A person shall not be eligible to the office of county clerk, county treasurer, register of deeds, prosecuting attorney, sheriff, drain commissioner, surveyor, or ...
• Candidates For County Offices; Nomination At Primary - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.192
  A general primary election of all political parties shall be held in every county of this state on the Tuesday succeeding the first Monday ...
• Candidates For County Offices; Nominating Petitions; Signatures; Form; Filing Fee In Lieu Of Nominating Petitions; Deposit Of Fee; Refund; Forfeiture Of Deposit - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.193
  (1) To obtain the printing of the name of a person as a candidate for nomination by a political party for an office named in ...
• Candidates For Nomination; Withdrawal, Notice - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.194
  After the filing of a nominating petition or filing fee by or in behalf of a proposed candidate for any of the offices named ...
• Candidates For Nomination; Death; Selection Of New Candidate; Ballots - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.195
  When any candidate of a political party for any of the following offices: Prosecuting attorney, sheriff, county clerk, county treasurer, register of deeds, drain ...
• Candidates For Nomination; Write-In When No Candidate - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.196
  If for any reason the number of candidates of a political party for any 1 or more of the offices named in section 191 ...
• Candidates For County Offices; Nomination, Certification - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.197
  The candidates of each political party for the offices named in section 191 of this act receiving the greatest number of votes cast for ...
• Withdrawal Of Candidate After Nomination For Office; Replacement Of Candidate Dying Before Election; Vacancy - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.198
  (1) When a candidate of a political party has filed a nominating petition or filing fee for an office and has been nominated for the ...
• Candidates For County Offices; Death, Withdrawal Or Disqualification; New Candidate, Selection, Certification; Ballots - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.199
  Whenever a candidate of a political party, after having been nominated to any office named in section 191 of this act, shall die, withdraw ...
• County Officers; Election; Combination Or Separation Of Offices Of County Clerk And Register Of Deeds - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.200
  (1) A county clerk, a county treasurer, a register of deeds, a prosecuting attorney, a sheriff, a drain commissioner, and a surveyor shall be elected ...
• County Officers; Certificate Of Determination By Board Of County Canvassers - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.201
  The board of county canvassers shall determine which candidates for the offices named in section 191 of this act received the greatest number of ...
• County Officers; Certificate Of Election; Publication Of Certificate Of Determination And Statement Of Votes - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.202
  The county clerk shall file in his or her office and preserve the original statement and determination of the board of county canvassers of ...
• County Officers; Terms Of Office - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.203
  The term of office of the county clerk, county treasurer, register of deeds, prosecuting attorney, sheriff, drain commissioner, surveyor and coroner shall begin on ...
• County Officers; Oath Of Office, Bond, Deposit - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.204
  Every person elected to an office named in section 200 of this act, before entering upon the duties of his office, shall take and ...
• County Officers; Resignation, Notice - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.205
  Any person duly elected to any of the county offices named in section 200 of this act who desires to resign shall file a ...
• County Offices; Vacancy, Creation - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.206
  The office of county clerk, county treasurer, register of deeds, prosecuting attorney, sheriff, drain commissioner, surveyor or coroner in any county in this state ...
• County Officers; Death Before Commencement Of Term - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.206a
  Whenever any person elected to the office of county clerk, county treasurer, register of deeds, prosecuting attorney, sheriff, drain commissioner, surveyor or coroner in ...
• County Officers; Removal From Office; Service Of Charges, Hearing - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.207
  The governor may remove any and all county officers named in section 200 of this chapter when he shall be satisfied from sufficient evidence ...
• County Clerk; Removal From Office; Service Of Charges, Notice, Hearing - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.208
  The judge of the circuit court and the circuit court commissioner shall have authority, in term or vacation, to remove the county clerk when ...
• County Office; Vacancy; Manner Of Filling - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.209
  If a vacancy occurs in an elective or appointive county office, it shall be filled in the following manner: (1) If the vacancy is ...
• County Officers; Primary Or Election, Recount Of Votes - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.210
  The votes cast for any candidate for any of the offices named in section 200 of this act at any primary or election shall ...
• County Officers; Recall - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.211
  Any person elected to the offices named in section 200 of this act shall be subject to recall as provided in chapter 36 of ...
• Scope Of Chapter - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.221
  The provisions of this chapter shall apply only to counties electing county auditors by popular vote. History: 1954, Act 116, Eff. June 1, 1955 ...
• Repealed. 1999, Act 218, Eff. Mar. 10, 2000 - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.222
  Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to eligibility for office of county auditor.Popular Name: Election Code ...
• Candidates For County Auditor; Nomination At Primary - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.223
  A primary of all political parties shall be held on the Tuesday succeeding the first Monday in August preceding the general November election in ...
• County Auditor; Term Of Office In Counties Over 1,000,000; Abolition Of Office - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.223a
  Notwithstanding the provisions of any general or local acts to the contrary, in any county now or hereafter having a population of 1,000,000 or ...
• Office Of County Auditor; Nominating Petitions; Signatures; Form; Filing Fee In Lieu Of Nominating Petitions; Deposit Of Fee; Refund; Forfeiture Of Deposit - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.224
  (1) To obtain the printing of the name of a person as candidate for nomination by a political party for the office of county auditor ...
• Candidates For County Auditor; Withdrawal, Notice - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.225
  After the filing of nominating petitions or filing fee by or in behalf of a proposed candidate for the office of county auditor, such ...
• Candidates For County Auditor; Death; Selection Of New Candidate; Ballots - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.226
  When any candidate of a political party for the office of county auditor, after having qualified as a candidate, shall die, after the last ...
• Candidates For County Auditor; No Candidate, Write-In - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.227
  If for any reason there is no candidate of a political party for county auditor, a blank space shall be provided on each of ...
• Candidates For County Auditor; Nomination, Certification - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.228
  The candidate of each political party for the office of county auditor receiving the greatest number of votes cast for candidates for said office, ...
• Candidates For County Auditor; Withdrawal After Nomination - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.229
  When a candidate of any political party has filed nominating petitions or filing fee for such office and has been nominated for said office ...
• Candidates For County Auditor; Death, Withdrawal Or Disqualification; Selection Of New Candidate, Certification; Ballots - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.230
  When the candidate of a political party, after having been nominated to the office of county auditor, shall die, withdraw as provided in section ...
• County Auditor; Election - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.231
  A county auditor shall be elected at the general November election in the year 1956 and every fourth year thereafter, and in counties electing ...
• County Auditor; Certificate Of Determination By Board Of County Canvassers - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.232
  The board of county canvassers shall determine which candidate for county auditor received the greatest number of votes and shall declare such candidate to ...
• County Auditor; Certificate Of Election; Publication Of Certificate Of Determination And Statement Of Votes - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.233
  The county clerk shall file in his or her office and preserve the original statement and determination of the board of county canvassers of ...
• County Auditor; Term Of Office - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.234
  The term of office for county auditor shall be for 4 years, beginning on the first day of January next following the election, and ...
• County Auditor; Oath Of Office, Bond, Deposit - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.235
  Every person elected to the office of county auditor, before entering upon the duties of his office, shall take and subscribe to the oath ...
• County Auditor; Resignation, Notice - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.236
  Any person duly elected to the office of county auditor of any county who desires to resign shall file a written notice containing the ...
• County Auditor; Vacancy, Creation - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.237
  The office of county auditor in any county in this state shall become vacant upon the happening of any of the following events: Death ...
• County Auditor; Removal From Office; Service Of Charges, Hearing - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.238
  The governor may remove any county auditor when he shall be satisfied from sufficient evidence submitted to him, as hereinafter provided, that such officer ...
• County Auditor; Appointment To Fill Vacancy; Oath; Bond; Term - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.239
  If a vacancy occurs in the office of county auditor, a qualified person shall be appointed to fill the vacancy by a committee consisting ...
• County Auditor; Primary Or Election, Recount Of Votes - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.240
  The votes cast for any candidate for county auditor at any primary or election shall be subject to recount as provided in chapter 33 ...
• County Auditor; Recall - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.241
  Any person elected to the office of county auditor shall be subject to recall as provided in chapter 36 of this act. History: 1954, ...
• Scope Of Chapter - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.251
  This chapter shall not be applicable in counties in which the county road commissioners are appointed by the board of county supervisors. History: 1954, ...
• County Road Commissioner; Eligibility - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.252
  No person shall be eligible to the office of county road commissioner who shall not have been a citizen of the United States and ...
• Candidates For County Road Commissioner; Nomination At Primary - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.253
  A general primary election of all political parties shall be held on the Tuesday succeeding the first Monday in August preceding every general November ...
• Office Of County Road Commissioner; Nominating Petitions; Signatures; Form; Filing Fee In Lieu Of Nominating Petitions; Deposit Of Fee; Refund; Forfeiture Of Deposit - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.254
  (1) To obtain the printing of the name of a person as a candidate for nomination by a political party for the office of county ...
• Candidates For Nomination; Death; Selection Of New Candidate; Ballots - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.255
  When any candidate of a political party for the office of county road commissioner, after having qualified as a candidate, shall die, after the ...
• Candidates For Nomination; Withdrawal, Notice - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.256
  After the filing of nominating petitions or filing fee by or in behalf of a proposed candidate for the office of county road commissioner, ...
• Candidates For Nomination; No Candidate, Write-In - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.257
  If for any reason there is no candidate of a political party for county road commissioner, a blank space shall be provided on each ...
• Candidates For County Road Commissioner; Nomination, Certification - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.258
  The candidate of each political party for the office of county road commissioner receiving the greatest number of votes cast for candidates for said ...
• Candidates; Withdrawal After Nomination - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.259
  When a candidate of any political party has filed nominating petitions or filing fee for such office and has been nominated for said office ...
• Candidates; Death, Withdrawal Or Disqualification; Selection Of New Candidate, Certification; Ballots - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.260
  When the candidate of a political party, after having been nominated to the office of county road commissioner, shall die, withdraw, remove from the ...
• County Road Commissioner; Election - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.261
  A county road commissioner shall be elected at the general election to be held on the Tuesday succeeding the first Monday of November in ...
• County Road Commissioner; Certificate Of Determination By Board Of County Canvassers - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.262
  The board of county canvassers shall determine which candidate for county road commissioner received the greatest number of votes and shall declare such candidate ...
• County Road Commissioner; Certificate Of Election - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.263
  The county clerk shall file in his office and preserve the original statement and determination of the board of county canvassers of the results ...
• County Road Commissioner; Term Of Office - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.264
  The term of office for county road commissioner shall be 6 years, beginning on the first day of January next following his election, and ...
• County Road Commissioner; Oath Of Office, Bond, Deposit - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.265
  Every person elected to the office of county road commissioner, before entering upon the duties of his office, shall take and subscribe to the ...
• County Road Commissioner; Resignation, Notice - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.266
  Any person duly elected to the office of county road commissioner of any county who desires to resign shall file a written notice containing ...
• County Road Commissioner; Vacancy, Creation - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.267
  The office of county road commissioner in any county in this state shall become vacant upon the happening of any of the following events: ...
• County Road Commissioner; Removal From Office; Service Of Charges, Hearing; Ineligibility For Office - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.268
  The governor may remove any county road commissioner when he shall be satisfied from sufficient evidence submitted to him, as hereinafter provided, that such ...
• County Road Commissioner; Appointment To Fill Vacancy; Oath; Bond; Term - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.269
  If a vacancy occurs in the office of county road commissioner, a qualified person shall be appointed to fill the vacancy by the county ...
• County Road Commissioner; Primary Or Election, Recount Of Votes - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.270
  The votes cast for any candidate for county road commissioner at any primary or election shall be subject to recount as provided in chapter ...
• County Road Commissioner; Recall - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.271
  Any person elected to the office of county road commissioner shall be subject to recall as provided in chapter 36 of this act. History: ...
• State Board Of Education And Boards Of State Universities; Membership Eligibility; Violation Of S 38.412a - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.281
  (1) A person shall not be eligible to membership on the state board of education, the board of regents of the university of Michigan, the ...
• Candidates For Boards Of State Universities; Nomination At Fall State Conventions - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.282
  At its fall state convention each political party may nominate 2 candidates for membership on the board of regents of the University of Michigan, ...
• Candidates For State Board Of Education; Nomination At Fall State Convention - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.282a
  At its fall state convention of 1964, each political party may nominate 8 candidates for membership on the state board of education. Two candidates ...
• Candidates For State Board Of Education And Boards Of State Universities; Canvass By State Central Committee Of Each Political Party; Vignette - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.283
  Not more than 24 hours after the conclusion of the fall state convention, the state central committee of each political party shall canvass the ...
• Candidates For State Board Of Education And Boards Of Certain State Universities; Withdrawal; Notice - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.284
  A person who is certified by the state central committee of a party as nominated for membership on the state board of education, the ...
• Candidates For State Board Of Education And Boards Of State Universities; Death, Withdrawal Or Disqualification; Election Of New Candidate, Certification; Ballots - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.285
  Whenever a candidate of a political party, after having been nominated to membership on the state board of education, the board of regents of ...
• Boards Of State Universities; Election - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.286
  Two members of the board of regents of the University of Michigan shall be elected at the general election in 1966 and in every ...
• State Board Of Education; Election - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.286a
  Eight members of the state board of education shall be elected at the general election in 1964. Two members shall be elected for 2-year ...
• State Board Of Education And Boards Of State Universities; Certificate Of Determination By Board Of State Canvassers - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.287
  The board of state canvassers shall determine which candidates for membership on the state board of education, the board of regents of the University ...
• State Board Of Education And Boards Of State Universities; Certificate Of Election - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.288
  The secretary of state shall file in his office and preserve the original statement and determination of the board of state canvassers of the ...
• State Board Of Education And Boards Of State Universities; Terms Of Office - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.289
  Subject to section 286a, the term of office of members of the state board of education, the board of regents of the University of ...
• State Board Of Education And Boards Of State Universities; Oath Of Office, Deposit - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.290
  Every person elected to membership on the state board of education, the board of regents of the University of Michigan, the board of trustees ...
• State Board Of Education And Boards Of State Universities; Resignation, Notice - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.291
  Any person duly elected to membership on the state board of education, the board of regents of the University of Michigan, the board of ...
• State Board Of Education And Boards Of State Universities; Vacancy, Creation, Notice To Governor - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.292
  There shall be a vacancy on the state board of education, the board of regents of the University of Michigan, the board of trustees ...
• State Board Of Education And Boards Of State Universities; Impeachment; Removal From Office, Service Of Charges, Hearing - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.293
  Any member of said boards may be removed from office upon conviction in impeachment proceedings for the reasons and in the manner set forth ...
• State Board Of Education And Boards Of State Universities; Appointment, Vacancy, Oath Of Office - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.294
  Whenever a vacancy shall occur on the state board of education, the board of regents of the University of Michigan, the board of trustees ...
• State Board Of Education And Boards Of State Universities; Election, Recount Of Votes - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.295
  The votes cast for any candidate for membership on the state board of education, the board of regents of the University of Michigan, the ...
• State Board Of Education And Boards Of State Universities; Recall - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.296
  Any person elected to membership on the state board of education, the board of regents of the University of Michigan, the board of trustees ...
• School District Election; School District Election Coordinator; Duties; Delegation; Precincts And Polling Place Locations - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.301
  (2) Except as provided in section 305, the school district election coordinator for a school district shall conduct each regular election and each special election ...
• School Board Member; Eligibility; Election; Terms; Phasing In Or Out Terms; Transition Plan - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.302
  (a) If elected at an election held on a November regular election date, January 1 immediately following the election. (b) If elected at an election ...
• Transition Plan; Compliance - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.302a
  History: Add. 2005, Act 71, Imd. Eff. July 14, 2005 Popular Name: Election Code ...
• Appearance Of Candidate's Name On Official Ballot; Nominating Petition; Form; Filing Fee; Signatures; Withdrawal - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.303
  (a) If the population of the school district is less than 10,000 according to the most recent federal census, a minimum of 6 and a ...
• Repealed. 1963, 2nd Ex. Sess., Act 6, Imd. Eff. Dec. 27, 1963 - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.304
  Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to withdrawal from nomination for office of state highway commissioner or superintendent of public instruction.Popular Name: Election Code ...
• School District Election Coordinating Committee; Meeting; Report; Election Arrangements; Precincts - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.305
  (1) Within 30 days after the effective date of this chapter, the school district election coordinating committee for each school district shall hold an initial ...
• Repealed. 1963, 2nd Ex. Sess., Act 6, Imd. Eff. Dec. 27, 1963 - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.306
  Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to election dates of state highway commissioner and superintendent of public instruction.Popular Name: Election Code ...
• Statement Of Returns; Certification Of Election; Votes Subject To Recount - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.307
  (1) The appropriate board of canvassers as prescribed in section 24a or 30a shall canvass the votes for candidates for school board member and votes ...
• Certification Of Board Of Canvassers; Preservation; Filing; Execution - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.308
  A local official who receives the certification of the board of canvassers under section 307 shall preserve and file in his or her office ...
• Acceptance Of Office - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.309
  Within 5 business days after certification of an election, each member-elect shall be notified of the election. Within 10 business days after notification by ...
• Office Of School Board Member; Oath; Vacancy; Conditions - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.310
  (1) Before entering upon the duties of his or her office, an individual elected to the office of school board member shall take and subscribe ...
• Vacancy; Appointment; Election; Notice To School District Election Coordinator - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.311
  (1) If less than a majority of the offices of school board member of a school district become vacant, the remaining school board members shall ...
• Ballot Question; Submission; Certification Of Ballot Question Language; Scheduling Of Special Election Date - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.312
  (2) If a special election is called on a date provided under section 641(4), the school district election coordinating committee shall schedule the special election ...
• Repealed. 1963, 2nd Ex. Sess., Act 6, Imd. Eff. Dec. 27, 1963 - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.313
  Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to impeachment of state highway commissioner or superintendent of public instruction.Popular Name: Election Code ...
• Repealed. 1963, 2nd Ex. Sess., Act 6, Imd. Eff. Dec. 27, 1963 - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.314
  Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to appointment by governor to fill vacancy in office of state highway commissioner or superintendent of public instruction.Popular ...
• Payment By School District To County, City, And Township - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.315
  (1) A school district shall pay to each county, city, and township that conducts a regular or special election for the school district an amount ...
• Board Members Subject To Recall - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.316
  Each member of a board of a school district, a local act school district, or an intermediate school district is subject to recall by ...
• City Officers; Qualifications, Nomination, Election, Appointment, Term, And Removal; List Of Candidates; Quorum; Election Or Appointment Of Successor - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.321
  (1) Except as provided in subsection (3) and sections 327, 641, 642, and 644g, the qualifications, nomination, election, appointment, term of office, and removal from ...
• Candidates For City Offices; Nominating Petitions; Signatures; Form; Filing; Exception - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.322
  For the name of a candidate of a political party for a city office, including a ward office, to appear under the particular party ...
• Candidates For Nomination; Withdrawal, Notice - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.322a
  After the filing of a nominating petition or filing fees by or in behalf of a proposed candidate for a city office, the candidate ...
• City Offices; Preparation Of Ballots, Canvass Of Returns, Conduct Of Primaries And Elections; Provisions Governing - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.323
  It shall be the duty of the board of city election commissioners to prepare the primary ballots to be used by the electors. The ...
• Repealed. 1978, Act 540, Imd. Eff. Dec. 22, 1978 - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.324
  Compiler's Notes: The repealed section provided for additional justices of the peace.Popular Name: Election Code ...
• Repealed. 2003, Act 302, Eff. Jan. 1, 2005 - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.325
  Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to filling vacancy for judge of municipal court of record.Popular Name: Election Code ...
• Candidate For City Office; Death, Selection Of New Candidate; Ballots - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.326
  When any candidate of a political party for any city office, after having qualified as a candidate, shall die, after the last day for ...
• Removal Of City Officers By Governor; Grounds; Action On Charges; Service Of Charges; Hearing; Eligibility For Election Or Appointment Following Removal Or Conviction - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.327
  The governor shall remove all city officers chosen by the electors of a city or any ward or voting district of a city, when ...
• Repealed. 1994, Act 4, Eff. June 1, 1994 - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.328
  Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to changing date of city or village election to March 15, 1994.Popular Name: Election Code ...
• Elective Township Offices And Officers - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.341
  Elective township offices shall consist of a supervisor, township clerk, township treasurer, not to exceed 4 constables, and not to exceed 4 trustees. Elective ...
• Township Office; Eligibility; Eligibility For Membership On Board Of Review; Violation Of S 38.412a - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.342
  (1) A person shall not be eligible to a township office unless the person is a registered and qualified elector of the township in which ...
• Repealed. 1965, Act 212, Eff. Mar. 31, 1966 - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.343
  Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to township caucus, nominating procedure, and certification of candidates.Popular Name: Election Code ...
• Township Political Party Committee; Membership - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.343a
  There shall be a township party committee for each political party in every organized township in this state. The party committee shall consist of ...
• Repealed. 1965, Act 212, Eff. Mar. 31, 1966 - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.344
  Compiler's Notes: The repealed section authorized referendum to determine choice between township caucus and primary system.Popular Name: Election Code ...
• Candidates For Township Offices; Nomination At Primary - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.345
  A primary of all political parties shall be held in every organized township of this state on the Tuesday succeeding the first Monday in ...
• Primaries; Inspector Of Elections, Appointment - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.346
  The township board of election commissioners shall appoint 3 or more qualified and registered electors of such township for each precinct, who shall act ...
• Primaries; Provisions Governing; Recounts; Duties Of Township Clerk - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.347
  Except as herein otherwise provided, the laws governing nominating petitions, the conduct of general primary elections, the furnishing of ballots and the depositing, counting ...
• Repealed. 2003, Act 302, Eff. Jan. 1, 2005 - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.348
  Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to notice, publication, and posting of primary elections.Popular Name: Election Code ...
• Candidates For Township Offices; Nominating Petitions; Signatures; Form; Filing; Receiving Petitions; List Of Candidates - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.349
  (1) To obtain the printing of the name of a person as a candidate for nomination by a political party for a township office under ...
• Repealed. 1966, Act 58, Imd. Eff. June 7, 1966 - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.349a
  Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to qualification for printing of new parties on official ballot.Popular Name: Election Code ...
• Repealed. 1966, Act 58, Imd. Eff. June 7, 1966 - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.350
  Compiler's Notes: The repealed section required township clerk to certify nominees in absence of contest for office.Popular Name: Election Code ...
• Candidates For Nomination; Withdrawal, Notice - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.351
  After the filing of a nominating petition by or in behalf of a proposed candidate for a township office, such candidate shall not be ...
• Candidates For Township Offices; Death; Selection Of New Candidates; Ballots - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.352
  When any candidate of a political party for any township office, after having qualified as a candidate, shall die, after the last day for ...
• Primaries; Absent Voters, Provisions Applicable - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.353
  The provisions of this act relative to absent voters shall apply to primaries held under the provisions of this chapter: Provided, That the duties ...
• Candidates For Township Offices; No Candidate, Write-In - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.354
  If, for any reason, the number of candidates of a political party to a township office shall be equal to less than the total ...
• Candidates For Township Offices; Nominees, Certification - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.355
  The candidate or candidates of each political party to a township office receiving the greatest number of votes cast for candidates of said office, ...
• Repealed. 1965, Act 212, Eff. Mar. 31, 1966 - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.356
  Compiler's Notes: The repealed section authorized abandonment of primary system for nominating township candidates.Popular Name: Election Code ...
• Candidates For Township Offices; Death Or Disqualification; Write-In - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.357
  When any candidate of a political party, after having been nominated for a township office, shall die, remove from the township, or become disqualified ...
• Election Of Township Officers And Submission Of Propositions; General November Election - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.358
  (1) In every township, there shall be a general November election in each even-numbered year for the election of officers and the submission of propositions, ...
• Special Election; Purpose; Notice - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.358a
  The township board of a township may call a special election to be held in the township for the purpose of submitting a ballot ...
• Repealed. 1968, Act 65, Eff. July 1, 1968 - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.359
  Compiler's Notes: The repealed section required township board to make certificate of election and deliver same to clerk.Popular Name: Election Code ...
• Township Officers; Certificate Of Election - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.360
  The township clerk shall file in his office and preserve the original statement and determination of the township board of canvassers of the results ...
• Repealed. 1978, Act 596, Imd. Eff. Jan. 4, 1979 - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.361
  Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to annual meeting of township electors.Popular Name: Election Code ...
• Township Officers; Terms; Qualification; Vacancy; Election; Commencement Of Duties; Failure To Take Oath - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.362
  (1) The term of office of township trustees elected in 1978 shall be 2 years. The term of office of all township officers listed in ...
• Township Officers; Oath Of Office - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.363
  All township officers shall, before entering upon the duties of their offices, take and subscribe the oath as provided in section 1 of article ...
• Township Treasurer; Bond, Approval, Filing - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.364
  Each township treasurer, within the time limited for filing his oath of office and before he shall enter upon the duties of his office, ...
• Constables; Bond - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.365
  Every person elected or appointed to the office of constable, before he enters upon the duties of his office and within the time prescribed ...
• Repealed. 1978, Act 540, Imd. Eff. Dec. 22, 1978 - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.366
  Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to bond of justice of the peace.Popular Name: Election Code ...
• Resignation Of Township Officer - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.367
  Resignation of a township officer shall be in writing, signed by the officer resigning, and addressed to the township board, and shall be delivered ...
• Events Creating Vacancy In Township Offices - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.368
  The township offices become vacant upon the happening of any of the following events: Death of the incumbent; his resignation; his removal from office ...
• Removal Of Township Officer; Grounds; Service Of Charges; Hearing; Effect Of Removal - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.369
  The governor shall remove a township officer chosen by the electors of any township, when the governor is satisfied from the evidence submitted that ...
• Filling Vacancy In Township Office; Procedure - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.370
  (2) If 1 or more vacancies occur in an elective township office that cause the number of members serving on the township board to be ...
• Filling Vacancy In Township Office; Term Of Appointee; Term Of Elected Successor - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.370a
  Notwithstanding the provisions of section 370, if a vacancy occurs in an elective or appointive township office, which vacancy is filled by appointment by ...
• Township Officers; Primary Election, Recount Of Votes - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.371
  The votes cast for any candidate to a township office at any primary or election shall be subject to recount as provided in chapter ...
• Township Officers; Recall - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.372
  Any person elected to a township office shall be subject to recall as provided in chapter 36 of this act. History: 1954, Act 116, ...
• Township Clerk; Appointment Of Substitute To Perform Election Law Duties - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.373
  If neither the township clerk nor any deputy township clerk shall be available to perform any necessary functions in connection with registrations, nominations or ...
• Village Officers; Qualifications, Nomination, Election, Appointment, Term, And Removal; Temporary Appointment Of Trustees For Transaction Of Business; Expiration Of Appointment; Filing For Office; Nominating Petitions; Election To Be Held At September Primary Election - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.381
  (2) If the membership of the village council of a village governed by the general law village act, 1895 PA 3, MCL 61.1 to 74.25, ...
• Village Officers; Nomination And Election - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.382
  Except as otherwise provided in this act, the general law village act, 1895 PA 3, MCL 61.1 to 74.25, or the home rule village ...
• Removal Of Village Officers By Governor; Grounds; Action On Charges; Service Of Charges; Hearing; Eligibility For Election Or Appointment Following Removal Or Conviction - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.383
  The governor shall remove all village officers chosen by the electors of a village when the governor is satisfied from sufficient evidence submitted to ...
• Office Of Justice Of Supreme Court; Eligibility; Violation Of S 38.412a - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.391
  (1) A person shall not be eligible to the office of justice of the supreme court unless the person is a registered and qualified elector ...
• Candidates For Justice Of Supreme Court; Nomination At Fall State Convention - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.392
  At its fall state convention, each political party may nominate the number of candidates for the office of justice of the supreme court as ...
• Candidates For Justice Of Supreme Court; Incumbents, Affidavit Of Candidacy For Re-Election - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.392a
  Any incumbent justice of the supreme court may become a candidate for re-election as a justice of the supreme court by filing with the ...
• Candidates For Justice Of Supreme Court; Canvass By State Central Committee Of Each Political Party - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.393
  Not more than 24 hours after the conclusion of the fall state convention, the state central committee of each political party shall convene and ...
• Candidates For Justice Of Supreme Court; Withdrawal; Notice - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.394
  Any person who has been certified by the state central committee of any party as nominated for the office of justice of the supreme ...
• Candidates For Justice Of Supreme Court; Death, Withdrawal, Disqualification; Selection Of New Candidate, Certification; Ballots - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.395
  Whenever a candidate of a political party, after having been nominated to the office of justice of the supreme court or having filed an ...
• Supreme Court Justices; Election - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.396
  Subject to section 6 of the schedule to the state constitution, 2 justices of the supreme court shall be elected at the general election ...
• Supreme Court Justices; Certificate Of Determination By Board Of State Canvassers - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.397
  The board of state canvassers shall determine which candidates for justices of the supreme court have received the greatest number of votes and shall ...
• Supreme Court Justices; Certificate Of Election - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.398
  The secretary of state shall file in his office and preserve the original statement and determination of the board of state canvassers of the ...
• Supreme Court Justices; Term Of Office - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.399
  The term of office of justice of the supreme court shall be 8 years, beginning on the first day of January next following the ...
• Supreme Court Justices; Oath Of Office, Deposit - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.400
  Every person elected to the office of justice of the supreme court, before entering upon the duties of his office, shall take and subscribe ...
• Supreme Court Justices; Resignation, Notice - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.401
  Any person duly elected to the office of justice of the supreme court who desires to resign shall file a written notice containing the ...
• Supreme Court Justices; Vacancy, Creation - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.402
  The office of justice of the supreme court shall become vacant upon the happening of any of the following events: Death of the incumbent; ...
• Supreme Court Justices; Impeachment; Removal From Office, Service Of Charges, Hearing - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.403
  Any person holding the office of justice of the supreme court may be removed from office by impeachment for the reasons and in the ...
• Office Of Supreme Court Justice; Vacancy; Appointment; Election - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.404
  (1) The governor shall appoint a successor to fill the vacancy in the office of justice of the supreme court. The person appointed by the ...
• Supreme Court Justices; Election, Recount Of Votes - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.405
  The votes cast for any candidate for justice of the supreme court at any election shall be subject to recount as provided in chapter ...
• Supreme Court Justices; Not Subject To Recall - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.406
  Judicial officers are not subject to recall as provided in section 8 of article 2 of the state constitution. History: 1954, Act 116, Eff. ...
• Office Of Judge Of Court Of Appeals; Eligibility; Violation Of S 38.412a - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.409
  (1) A person shall not be eligible for the office of judge of the court of appeals unless the person is a registered and qualified ...
• Candidates For Appeals Court Judge; Nomination At General Nonpartisan Primary Election; Omission - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.409a
  A general nonpartisan primary election shall be held in every appellate court district of this state on the Tuesday succeeding the first Monday in ...
• Judge Of Court Of Appeals Other Than Incumbent; Candidate; Nominating Petitions; Signatures, Addresses, And Dates Of Signing; Validity Of Filed Petitions; Using Petition Specifying New Or Existing Judgeship To Qualify Candidate For Another Judicial Office Of Same Court Prohibited; Filing For Election To More Than 1 Judgeship; Withdrawal; Incumbent Judge As Candidate In Primary Election; Affidavit Of Candidacy; Contents; Primary And General Election For 2 Or More Judgeships; Listing Categories Of Candidates On Ballot; Death Or Disqualification Of Incumbent Judge; Application Of Subsection (8) - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.409b
  (1) To obtain the printing of the name of a qualified person other than an incumbent judge of the court of appeals as a candidate ...
• Candidates For Nomination; Withdrawal; Notice - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.409c
  After the filing of a nominating petition or affidavit of candidacy by or in behalf of a proposed candidate for the office of judge ...
• Candidates For Judge Of Court Of Appeals; Declaration Of Nominees; Certification Of Nomination; Death Or Disqualification Of Candidate - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.409d
  (1) In each appellate court district the candidates for office of judge of the court of appeals receiving the largest number of votes at any ...
• Judge Of Court Of Appeals; Election; Death Or Disqualification Of Nominee; Term Of Office - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.409e
  (1) Except as otherwise provided in this section, a judge or judges of the court of appeals shall be elected in each appellate court district ...
• Appeals Court Judges; Certificate Of Determination By Board Of State Canvassers - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.409f
  The board of state canvassers shall determine which candidate or candidates for the office of judge of the court of appeals in each district ...
• Appeals Court Judges; Certificate Of Election - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.409g
  The secretary of state shall file in his office and preserve the original statement and determination of the board of state canvassers of the ...
• Appeals Court Judges; Oath Of Office, Filing - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.409h
  Every person elected to the office of judge of the court of appeals before entering upon the duties of his office shall take and ...
• Appeals Court Judges; Resignation, Notice - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.409i
  Any person duly elected to the office of judge of the court of appeals who desires to resign shall file a written notice containing ...
• Appeals Court Judges; Vacancy, Creation - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.409j
  The office of judge of the court of appeals shall become vacant upon the happening of any of the following events before the expiration ...
• Appeals Court Judges; Impeachment; Removal From Office, Service Of Charges, Hearing; Vacancy, Notice - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.409k
  Any person holding the office of judge of the court of appeals may be removed from office upon conviction in impeachment proceedings for the ...
• Judge Of Court Of Appeals; Appointment To Fill Vacancy; Nominations To Fill Vacancy; Election - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.409l
  (1) If a vacancy occurs in the office of judge of the court of appeals, the governor shall appoint a successor to fill the vacancy. ...
• Appeals Court Judges; Primary Or Election, Recount Of Votes - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.409m
  The votes cast for any candidate for judge of the court of appeals at any primary or election shall be subject to recount as ...
• Appeals Court Judges; Not Subject To Recall - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.409n
  Judges of the court of appeals are not subject to recall as provided by section 8 of article 2 of the state constitution. History: ...
• Judge Of Circuit Court; Eligibility; Violation Of S 38.412a - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.411
  (1) A person shall not be eligible to the office of judge of the circuit court unless the person is a registered and qualified elector ...
• Candidates For Circuit Court Judge; Nomination At General Nonpartisan Primary Election; Omission - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.412
  A general nonpartisan primary election shall be held in every county of this state on the Tuesday succeeding the first Monday in August prior ...
• Judge Of Circuit Court; Nominating Petitions; Filing; Signatures, Addresses, And Dates Of Signing; Affidavit; Receiving Petitions; Applicability Of SS 168.544a And 168.544b - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.413
  To obtain the printing of the name of a person as a candidate for nomination for the office of judge of the circuit court ...
• Circuit Judge; Affidavit Of Candidacy - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.413a
  Any incumbent circuit court judge may become a candidate in the primary election for the office of which he or she is an incumbent ...
• Candidates For Nomination; Withdrawal; Notice - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.414
  After the filing of a nominating petition or affidavit of candidacy by or in behalf of a proposed candidate for the office of judge ...
• Candidates For Judge Of Circuit Court; Declaration Of Nominees; Certification Of Nomination; Death Or Disqualification Of Candidate - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.415
  (1) The candidates for the office of judge of the circuit court receiving the largest number of votes at any primary election, to a number ...
• Judge Of Circuit Court; Election; Death Or Disqualification Of Nominee - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.416
  (1) Except as otherwise provided in this section, a judge or judges of the circuit court shall be elected in each judicial circuit at the ...
• Circuit Court Judges; Incumbents, Expiration, Extension Of Terms - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.416a
  The terms of office of all elected circuit court judges serving as of December 31, 1965 expire at 12 noon, January 1, 1967, except ...
• Circuit Court Judges; 1966 Election; Terms; Nominating Petitions; Subsequent Elections - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.416b
  No. of Judges In a Circuit Length of Term of Judges 1 6 years 2 1 judge 6 years; 1 judge 8 years 3 ...
• Circuit Court Judges; 1966 Election, Terms In Certain Judicial Circuits - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.416c
  Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (1) of section 416b, at the 1966 general election of circuit judges the judges in the following judicial circuits ...
• Circuit Court Judges; 1965 Special Election, Terms - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.416d
  Notwithstanding the provisions of section 2 of Act No. 284 of the Public Acts of 1965, the 4 additional circuit judges for the third ...
• Circuit Court Judges; Certificate Of Determination By Board Of State Canvassers - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.417
  The board of state canvassers shall determine which candidate or candidates for the office of judge of the circuit court received the greatest number ...
• Circuit Court Judges; Preservation Of Statement And Determination; Certificate Of Election - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.418
  The secretary of state shall file in his office and preserve the original statement and determination of the board of state canvassers of the ...
• Circuit Court Judges; Terms Of Office - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.419
  With the exception of the terms of certain judges elected in 1966, the term of office for judge of the circuit court shall be ...
• Circuit Court Judges; Oath Of Office, Filing - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.420
  Every person elected to the office of judge of the circuit court, before entering upon the duties of his office, shall take and subscribe ...
• Circuit Court Judges; Resignation, Notice - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.421
  Any person duly elected to the office of judge of the circuit court who desires to resign shall file a written notice containing the ...
• Circuit Court Judges; Vacancy, Creation - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.422
  The office of circuit judge shall become vacant upon the happening of any of the following events before the expiration of the term of ...
• Circuit Court Judges; Impeachment; Removal From Office, Service Of Charges, Hearing; Vacancy, Notice - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.423
  Any person holding the office of circuit judge may be removed from office upon conviction in impeachment proceedings for the reasons and in the ...
• Judge Of Circuit Court; Appointment To Fill Vacancy; Nominations To Fill Vacancy; Election; Term - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.424
  (1) If a vacancy occurs in the office of circuit judge, the governor shall appoint a successor to fill the vacancy. Except as otherwise provided ...
• Primary And General Election For 2 Or More Judgeships; Listing Categories Of Candidates On Ballot; Validity Of Filed Petitions; Death Or Disqualification Of Incumbent Judge; Filing For Election To More Than 1 Circuit Judgeship; Withdrawal; Office Designation - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.424a
  (1) In the primary and general election for 2 or more judgeships of the circuit court, each of the following categories of candidates shall be ...
• Circuit Court Judges; Primary Or Election, Recount Of Votes - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.425
  The votes cast for any candidate for circuit judge at any primary or election shall be subject to recount as provided in chapter 33 ...
• Circuit Court Judges; Not Subject To Recall - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.426
  Judicial officers are not subject to recall as provided in section 8 of article 2 of the state constitution. History: 1954, Act 116, Eff. ...
• Judge Of Municipal Court; Nomination And Election - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.426a
  In every city having a municipal court of record having general criminal jurisdiction over felonies and having a population of 1,000,000 or more, candidates ...
• Judge Of Municipal Court; Eligibility; Violation Of S 38.412a - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.426b
  (1) A person shall not be eligible to the office of judge of a municipal court of record as described in section 426a unless the ...
• Candidates For Municipal Court Judge; Nomination At General Nonpartisan Primary Election - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.426c
  A general nonpartisan primary election shall be held in every municipality described in section 426a, on the Tuesday succeeding the first Monday in August ...
• Judge Of Municipal Court Of Record; Candidate; Nominating Petitions; Signatures, Addresses, And Dates Of Signing; Incumbent Judge As Candidate In Primary Election; Affidavit Of Candidacy; Validity Of Filed Petitions; Filing For Election To More Than 1 Judgeship; Withdrawal; Office Designation - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.426d
  (1) To obtain the printing of the name of a person on the ballot as a candidate for the office of judge of the municipal ...
• Candidates For Nomination; Affidavit As To Eligibility And Candidacy - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.426e
  Any candidate for judge of a municipal court of record shall file an affidavit which contains statements that the affiant is domiciled within the ...
• Candidates For Judge Of Municipal Court; Declaration Of Nominees; Death Or Disqualification Of Candidate; Certification Of Nomination - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.426f
  (1) The candidates for the office of judge of the municipal court of record receiving the largest number of votes at any primary election, to ...
• Municipal Court Judges; First General Election, Terms Of Office - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.426g
  LENGTH OF TERM OF JUDGES No. of Category A Category B Category C Judges 1 6 years 2 1 judge 6 years 1 judge ...
• Municipal Court Judges; 1966 General Election, Judges On Separate Judicial Ballot, Terms Of Office - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.426h
  In any municipal court of record which has a separate traffic and ordinance division, the judges of which run separately on judicial ballot from ...
• Judge Of Municipal Court; Election; Death Or Disqualification Of Nominee - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.426i
  (1) Except as otherwise provided in this section, subsequent elections for judges of a municipal court of record shall be held at the general November ...
• Municipal Court Judges; Terms Of Office - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.426j
  With the exception of the terms of the judges elected in 1966 to terms specified in categories C and B, the terms of office ...
• Primary And General Election; Incumbent Judge As Candidate; Printing Designation Of Office On Ballot; 2 Or More Judgeships; Listing Categories Of Candidates On Ballot; Death Or Disqualification Of Incumbent Judge; Application Of Subsection (3) - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.426k
  (1) In the primary and general election for a judge of the municipal court of record, an incumbent judge who is a candidate shall have ...
• Municipal Court Judges; Certificate Of Determination By City Board Of Assessors - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.426l
  The city board of canvassers shall determine which candidates for judge of the municipal court of record received the highest number of votes and ...
• Municipal Court Judges; Certificate Of Election - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.426m
  The city clerk shall file in his office and preserve the results of such election and cause to be delivered to the persons declared ...
• Municipal Court Judges; Oath Of Office - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.426n
  Every person elected to the office of judge of the municipal court of record, before entering upon the duties of such office, shall take ...
• Judge Of Probate; Eligibility; Violation Of S 38.412a - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.431
  (1) A person shall not be eligible to the office of judge of probate unless the person is a registered and qualified elector of the ...
• Candidates For Probate Judge; Nomination At General Nonpartisan Primary Election; Omission - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.432
  A general nonpartisan primary election shall be held in every county of this state on the Tuesday succeeding the first Monday in August preceding ...
• Judge Of Probate; Candidate; Nominating Petitions; Signatures, Addresses, And Dates Of Signing; Validity Of Filed Petitions; Filing For Election To More Than 1 Probate Judgeship; Withdrawal; Office Designation - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.433
  (1) To obtain the printing of the name of a person as a candidate for nomination for the office of judge of probate upon the ...
• Probate Judge; Affidavit Of Candidacy - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.433a
  Any incumbent probate court judge may become a candidate in the primary election for the office of which he or she is an incumbent ...
• Candidates For Nomination; Withdrawal; Notice - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.434
  After the filing of a nominating petition or affidavit of candidacy by or in behalf of a proposed candidate for the office of judge ...
• Candidates For Judge Of Probate Court; Declaration Of Nominees; Certification Of Nominations; Death Or Disqualification Of Candidate - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.435
  (1) The candidates for the office of judge of probate receiving the largest number of votes at any primary election, to a number equal to ...
• Primary And General Election For 2 Or More Probate Judgeships; Listing Categories Of Candidates On Ballot; Death Or Disqualification Of Incumbent Judge; Application Of Subsection (2); Incumbent Judge As Candidate; Printing Designation Of Office On Ballot - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.435a
  (1) In the primary and general election for 2 or more probate judgeships, each of the following categories of candidates shall be listed separately on ...
• Judge Or Judges Of Probate; Election In Probate Court District And County; Death Or Disqualification Of Nominee - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.436
  (1) Except as otherwise provided in this section, a judge or judges of probate shall be elected in each probate court district created pursuant to ...
• Repealed. 1982, Act 149, Imd. Eff. May 6, 1982 - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.436a-168.436c
  Compiler's Notes: The repealed sections pertained to election of probate judges in single-judge counties, two-judge counties, and multi-judge counties.Popular Name: Election Code ...
• Probate Judges; Time Of Election - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.436d
  Elections for judges of probate shall be held in November immediately prior to the expiration of the terms of office of probate judges. History: ...
• Probate Judges; Certificate Of Election By Board Of County Canvassers - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.437
  The board of county canvassers shall determine which candidate or candidates for the office of judge of probate received the greatest number of votes ...
• Probate Judges; Certificate Of Election - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.438
  The county clerk shall file in his office and preserve the original statement and determination of the board of county canvassers of the results ...
• Probate Judges; Term Of Office - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.439
  With the exception of certain judges elected in 1964, the term of office for judge of probate shall be 6 years commencing at 12 ...
• Probate Judges; Oath Of Office - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.440
  Every person elected to the office of judge of probate, before entering upon the duties of his office, shall take and subscribe to the ...
• Probate Judges; Resignation, Notice - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.441
  Any person duly elected to the office of judge of probate who desires to resign shall file a written notice containing the effective date ...
• Probate Judges; Vacancy, Creation - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.442
  The office of probate judge shall become vacant upon the happening of any of the following events before the expiration of the term of ...
• Probate Judges; Impeachment; Removal From Office, Service Of Charges, Hearing; Notice Of Vacancy - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.443
  Any person holding the office of judge of probate may be removed from office upon conviction in impeachment proceedings for the reasons and in ...
• Judge Of Probate; Appointment To Fill Vacancy; Nominations To Fill Vacancy; Election; Term - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.444
  (1) If a vacancy occurs in the office of judge of probate, the governor shall appoint a successor to fill the vacancy. Except as otherwise ...
• Probate Judges; Primary Or Election, Recount Of Votes - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.445
  The votes cast for any candidate for judge of probate at any primary or election shall be subject to recount as provided in chapter ...
• Probate Judges; Not Subject To Recall - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.446
  Judicial officers are not subject to recall as provided in section 8 of article 2 of the state constitution. History: 1954, Act 116, Eff. ...
• Repealed. 1967, Act 35, Eff. Nov. 2, 1967 - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.451-168.458
  Compiler's Notes: The repealed sections pertained to circuit court commissioner, eligibility, election, nomination, certification, number and term.Popular Name: Election Code ...
• Repealed. 1960, Act 69, Eff. Aug. 17, 1960;--1967, Act 35, Eff. Nov. 2, 1967 - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.459
  Compiler's Notes: The repealed section established circuit court commissioner term of office.Popular Name: Election Code ...
• Repealed. 1967, Act 35, Eff. Nov. 2, 1967 - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.460-168.466
  Compiler's Notes: The repealed sections pertained to circuit court commissioner, oath, resignation, causes for vacancy, impeachment, recount and recall.Popular Name: Election Code ...
• Judge Of District Court; Eligibility; Violation Of S 38.412a - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.467
  (1) A person shall not be eligible for the office of judge of the district court unless the person is a registered and qualified elector ...
• Judge Of District Court; General Nonpartisan Primary Election; Time; Exception; Certification By Secretary Of State Of Candidates To Be Nominees; Omission Of Office From Judicial Primary Ballot - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.467a
  Except as provided in section 467n, a general nonpartisan primary election shall be held in every district and election division of this state on ...
• Judge Of District Court; Candidate; Nominating Petitions; Signatures, Addresses, And Dates Of Signing; Validity Of Filed Petitions; Filing For Election To More Than 1 District Judgeship; Withdrawal; Office Designation - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.467b
  (1) To obtain the printing of the name of a person as a candidate for nomination for the office of judge of the district court ...
• Incumbent Judge As Candidate In Primary Election; Affidavit Of Candidacy; Contents; Printing Name On Ballot; Primary And General Election For 2 Or More Judgeships; Listing Categories Of Candidates On Ballot; Death Or Disqualification Of Incumbent Judge; Application Of Subsection (4) - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.467c
  (1) An incumbent district court judge may become a candidate in the primary election for the office of which he or she is an incumbent ...
• Candidates For Nomination; Withdrawal; Notice - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.467d
  After the filing of a nominating petition or affidavit of candidacy by or in behalf of a proposed candidate for the office of judge ...
• Candidates For Judge Of District Court; Declaration Of Nominees; Certification Of Nomination; Death Or Disqualification Of Candidate - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.467e
  (1) The candidates for the office of judge of the district court receiving the largest number of votes at any primary election, to a number ...
• Judge Of District Court; Election; Death Or Disqualification Of Nominee - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.467f
  (1) Except as otherwise provided in this section, judges of the district court shall be elected in each judicial district and election division of a ...
• District Court Judges; Certificate Of Determination By Board Of State Canvassers - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.467g
  The board of state canvassers shall determine which candidate or candidates for the office of judge of the district court received the greatest number ...
• District Court Judges; Certificate Of Election - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.467h
  The secretary of state shall file in his office and preserve the original statement and determination of the board of state canvassers of the ...
• Judge Of District Court; Term Of Office - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.467i
  Except as otherwise provided by law, the term of office for judge of the district court shall be 6 years, commencing at 12 noon ...
• District Court Judges; Oath Of Office - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.467j
  Every person elected to the office of judge of the district court, before entering upon the duties of his office, shall take and subscribe ...
• District Court Judges; Resignation - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.467k
  Any person duly elected to the office of judge of the district court who desires to resign shall file a written notice containing the ...
• District Court Judges; Impeachment; Removal From Office, Service Of Charges, Hearing; Notice Of Vacancy - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.467l
  Any person holding the office of district judge may be removed from office upon conviction in impeachment proceedings for the reasons and in the ...
• Judge Of District Court; Appointment To Fill Vacancy; Nominations To Fill Vacancy; Election; Term - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.467m
  (1) If a vacancy occurs in the office of district judge, the governor shall appoint a successor to fill the vacancy. Except as otherwise provided ...
• Judge Of District Court; Filling New Offices Created For Thirty-Sixth District; Special Odd Year General Election; Nomination Of Candidates; Nominating Petitions; Certification Of Secretary Of State; Elections Commission Of City Of Detroit; Preparation And Distribution Of Ballots - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.467n
  (1) If new offices of judge of the district court are created by law for the thirty-sixth district to be filled by election in 1981, ...
• Judge Of District Court; Filling New Office Created For Fifty-Fourth-B District In Odd Year General Election; Nomination Of Candidates; Nominating Petitions; Certification Of Secretary Of State; Preparation And Distribution Of Ballots - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.467p
  (1) If a new office of judge of the district court is created by law for the fifty-fourth-b district to be effective January 1, 1990, ...
• Petitions Proposing Constitutional Amendments; Filing - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.471
  Petitions under section 2 of article XII of the state constitution of 1963 proposing an amendment to the constitution shall be filed with the ...
• Initiative Petitions; Filing - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.472
  Petitions to initiate legislation shall be filed with the secretary of state not less than 10 days before the beginning of a session of ...
• Presumption As To Signature On Petition - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.472a
  It shall be rebuttably presumed that the signature on a petition that proposes an amendment to the constitution or is to initiate legislation, is ...
• Referendum Petitions; Filing - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.473
  Referendum petitions shall be presented to and filed with the secretary of state within 90 days after the final adjournment of the legislature. History: ...
• Filing Petition After November Election - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.473b
  Signatures on a petition to propose an amendment to the state constitution of 1963 or a petition to initiate legislation collected prior to a ...
• Board Of State Canvassers; Duties; Statement Of Purpose Of Proposed Constitutional Amendment - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.474
  Wherever the phrases "the state officer authorized by law" or "the person authorized by law", are used in section 9 of article 2 or ...
• Assignment Of Number Designation To Appear On Ballot For Question Submitted On Statewide Basis - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.474a
  (1) The board of state canvassers shall assign a number designation to appear on the ballot for each question to be submitted on a statewide ...
• Filing Of Petition; Notificaton Of Board Of State Canvassers; Supplemental Filings - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.475
  (1) Upon the filing of a petition under this chapter, the secretary of state shall immediately notify the board of state canvassers of the filing ...
• Petitions; Canvass By Board Of State Canvassers; Use Of Qualified Voter File; Hearing Upon Complaint; Investigations; Completion Date; Disposition Of Challenges; Report - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.476
  (2) The board of state canvassers may hold hearings upon any complaints filed or for any purpose considered necessary by the board to conduct investigations ...
• Petitions; Official Declaration Of Sufficiency Or Insufficiency By Board Of State Canvassers; Publication Of Statement Of Purpose, Expense; Effectiveness Of Law That Is Subject Of Referendum - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.477
  (1) The board of state canvassers shall make an official declaration of the sufficiency or insufficiency of a petition under this chapter at least 2 ...
• Petitions; Notice Of Approval Or Rejection By Board Of State Canvassers To Persons Filing - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.478
  At the time of filing any such petition, the person or persons filing the same may request a notice of the approval or rejection ...
• Review Of Determination; Mandamus, Certiorari Or Other Remedy - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.479
  Any person or persons, feeling themselves aggrieved by any determination made by said board, may have such determination reviewed by mandamus, certiorari, or other ...
• Proposed Constitutional Amendment Or Question; Certification; Copies To Voting Precincts, Posting - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.480
  Whenever a proposed constitutional amendment or other special question is to be submitted to the electors of the state for a popular vote, the ...
• Proposed Constitutional Amendment Or Question; Form - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.481
  Whenever any proposed constitutional amendment or other question is to be submitted to the electors, the board of election commissioners of each county shall ...
• Petitions; Size; Form; Contents - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.482
  (2) If the measure to be submitted proposes a constitutional amendment, initiation of legislation, or referendum of legislation, the heading of each part of the ...
• Repealed. 1965, Act 312, Eff. Jan. 1, 1966 - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.483, 168.484
  Compiler's Notes: The repealed sections required circulator of petition to affix address below his signature, prohibited circulation in more than one city or township ...
• Questions Submitted To Electors; Form - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.485
  A question submitted to the electors of this state or the electors of a subdivision of this state shall, to the extent that it ...
• Certifying And Transmitting Language Of Constitutional Amendment Or Legislation Initiated By Petition - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.486
  If the qualified electors of this state approve a constitutional amendment or legislation initiated by petition, the board of state canvassers shall certify to ...
• Reimbursement To County, City, And Township For Cost Of Conducting Special Election - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.487
  (1) If a statewide special election is called to submit a proposed constitutional amendment to the electors of this state, this state shall reimburse each ...
• Applicability Of SS 168.544c And 168.482(1), (4), (5), And (6) - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.488
  (1) Section 544c applies to a nominating petition for an office in a political subdivision under a statute that refers to this section, and to ...
• Inspectors Of Election; Vote Of Registered Electors Required - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.491
  The inspectors of election at an election or primary election in this state, or in a district, county, township, city, or village in this ...
• Qualifications For Registration As Elector - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.492
  Every person who has the following qualifications of an elector, or who will have those qualifications at the next election or primary election, shall ...
• Registration Of Persons Confined In Jail - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.492a
  A person confined in a jail, who is otherwise a qualified elector, prior to trial or sentence may, upon request, register under section 504. ...
• Repealed. 1994, Act 441, Imd. Eff. Jan. 10, 1995 - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.493
  Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to registration cards.Popular Name: Election Code ...
• Registration Cards; File; Definitions - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.494
  The term "registration cards", as used in this chapter, shall be construed as meaning either cards or loose leaf sheets, and either may be ...
• Registration Affidavit; Contents - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.495
  The registration affidavit required under section 493 shall contain all of the following: (a) The name of the elector. (b) The residence address of ...
• Repealed. 2007, Act 52, Imd. Eff. Sept. 4, 2007 - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.495a
  Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to removal of preference from precinct and registration file.Popular Name: Election Code ...
• Registration Of Electors; Duties Of Secretary Of State - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.496
  It shall be the duty of the secretary of state to make the proper forms for use in the registration of electors, in recommending ...
• Application For Registration; Validity Of Registrations; Execution; Filing; Notice; Exception - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.497
  (1) A person who is not registered but possesses the qualifications of an elector as set forth in section 492, may apply for registration to ...
• School Millage Elections To Which Limitation In S 168.497 Inapplicable; Validity Of Registration - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.497a
  The 30-day limitation contained in section 497 shall not apply to a second school millage election allowable under section 36(3) of the general property ...
• Clerk Of Township, City, Or Village; Office Hours, Days, And Place For Receiving Applications For Registration; Public Notice; Notice Of Registration For School Millage Election; Agreement To Jointly Publish Public Notice - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.498
  (2) In a township, city, or village in which the clerk does not maintain regular daily office hours, the township board or the legislative body ...
• Registration Of Elector; Registration Application; Oaths; Interpreter; False Material Statement As Misdemeanor; Accepting Fee As Misdemeanor; Voter Identification Card; Effect Of Voter Identification Card Returned To Post Office - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.499
  (1) An elector entitled to registration in an election precinct may become registered in the precinct by applying in person and signing the registration application ...
• Repealed. 1994, Act 441, Imd. Eff. Jan. 10, 1995 - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.499a-168.499d
  Compiler's Notes: The repealed sections pertained to appointment, duties, jurisdiction, and training of deputy registrars.Popular Name: Election Code ...
• Registration Of Electors; Procedure For Applicant Unable To Write - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.500
  If the applicant for registration is unable to write, then he shall execute the registration affidavit by making his mark and there shall be ...
• Registration Or Change In Registration Of Person Applying For Renewal Of Operator's Or Chauffeur's License; Application; Contents; Signing And Stamping Application; Verification Receipt; Forwarding Application To County Clerk Or City Or Township Clerk - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.500a
  (1) The secretary of state or the secretary of state's agent shall afford a person who appears in a department of state branch office or ...
• Forwarding Application For Registration To Clerk Of City Or Township; Compensation Of County Clerks; Obtaining Additional Information; Transmitting Application To Appropriate Clerk; Electronic Transmission Of Address Change - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.500b
  (2) Compensation to be paid county clerks for transmitting applications shall be appropriated by the legislature to the secretary of state for equitable distribution by ...
• Issuance Of Voter Identification Card; Effect Of Returning Card As Nondeliverable - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.500c
  The clerk of a city or township, upon receiving an application for registration from an applicant the clerk determines to be qualified as an ...
• Elections In Which Applicant Permitted To Vote; Determination And Notice Of Nonqualification; Presenting Validated Voter Registration Application Receipt At Polls - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.500d
  A person who has properly completed an application for registration at an office of the secretary of state or his agent shall be permitted ...
• Preparation Of Registration Forms; Notice Of Cancellation - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.500e
  The city or township clerk shall prepare the registration forms needed for the city or township from information contained on properly completed and validated ...
• Transmitting Information To Village Clerk - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.500f
  In the case of an election for village officers only, the clerk of a township shall transmit to the village clerk of a village ...
• Repealed. 2005, Act 71, Imd. Eff. July 14, 2005 - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.500g
  Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to signing registration card.Popular Name: Election Code ...
• Notifying Clerks Of Changes Of Address, Death Notices, And Names Of Drivers Issued License In Another State; Evidence Of Elector's Removal From Municipality - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.500h
  The secretary of state, or his or her agent, shall notify local clerks of changes of address. The secretary of state shall notify local ...
• "Agent" Defined - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.500i
  As used in sections 500a to 500j, "agent" means a person appointed by the secretary of state to act as an examining officer for ...
• Rules - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.500j
  The secretary of state may promulgate rules, including rules governing voter registration application by an illiterate or disabled person, necessary to implement sections 500a ...
• Registration Cards; Master File - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.501
  History: 1954, Act 116, Eff. June 1, 1955 ;-- Am. 1955, Act 271, Imd. Eff. June 30, 1955 ;-- Am. 2005, Act 71, Eff. ...
• Repealed. 2005, Act 71, Imd. Eff. July 14, 2005 - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.501a
  Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to creation and arrangement of regitration list.Popular Name: Election Code ...
• Registration Cards; Township, City Or Village Clerk; Custody Of Files - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.502
  The master file and the precinct files shall at all times remain in the custody of the township, city or village clerk, as the ...
• Repealed. 1989, Act 142, Eff. Dec. 1, 1990 - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.502a
  Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to examination of voter registration records and to inactive voter file.Popular Name: Election Code ...
• Registration Records; Loss Or Destruction Of Registration Card, Execution Of New Registration Affidavit; Loss Or Destruction Of Files, Re-Registration Of Electors; Noncompliance, Correction Or Re-Registration, Expense - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.503
  If either the original or duplicate registration card, or both, of any elector shall be lost, destroyed or mutilated, the clerk of the township, ...
• Repealed. 2006, Act 605, Imd. Eff. Jan. 3, 2007 - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.504
  Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to registration of disabled or absent electors.Popular Name: Election Code ...
• Authorization To Cancel Previous Registration; Signature; Form; Notice Of Cancellation; Effect Of Previous Address In Another State; Duties Of Clerk; Authorization To Cancel Or Notice Received From Another State - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.505
  (1) At the time an elector is applying for registration, the registration officer shall ascertain if the elector is already registered as a voter. If ...
• Change Of Residence Within Township, City, Or Village; Transfer Of Registration By Clerk - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.506
  A registered elector may, upon change of residence within the township, city, or village, cause his registration to be transferred to his new address ...
• Repealed. 1994, Act 441, Imd. Eff. Jan. 10, 1995 - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.506a
  Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to declaration or change in party preference, request, failure to identify date of birth, recordation, and voter identification ...
• Execution Of Transfer Of Registration Request; Comparison Of Signatures; Certification; Filing Application For Transfer; Proper Name Of Street Or Resident House Number; Notice; Eligibility To Vote - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.507
  (2) If an elector's signature contained in the qualified voter file is available in the polling place, the inspector of election in charge of the ...
• Moving To Another Township Or City; Voting At Place Of Last Registration; Affidavit; Applicability Of Subsections (1) And (2); Forms; Cancellation Of Registration; Voting In Person Or By Absentee Ballot - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.507a
  (1) A registered and qualified elector of this state who has moved from the township or city of a county in which he or she ...
• Moving To Another Township Or City; Registration After Close Of Registration And Voting; Conditions; Voting At Office Of Clerk Or By Absentee Ballot; Effective Date - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.507b
  (1) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a registered and qualified elector who has moved from the township or city of a county in which ...
• Repealed. 1994, Act 441, Imd. Eff. Jan. 10, 1995 - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.508
  Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to transfer of registration and notice to elector.Popular Name: Election Code ...
• Repealed. 2004, Act 92, Imd. Eff. Apr. 26, 2004 - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.509
  Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to examination of voter registration records. ...
• Repealed. 2004, Act 92, Imd. Eff. Apr. 26, 2004 - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.509a
  Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to members of armed forces on active duty. ...
• Repealed. 1994, Act 441, Imd. Eff. Jan. 10, 1995 - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.509b-168.509l
  Compiler's Notes: The repealed sections pertained to definitions, statewide voter registration network, duties of secretary of state and clerks, county and state files, registration ...
• Purpose Of Mcl 168.509m To 168.509hh; Definitions - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.509m
  (a) To establish a statewide qualified voter file that consists of all qualified electors who wish to be registered to vote in local, state, and ...
• Secretary Of State; Duties - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.509n
  Sec. 509n. The secretary of state is responsible for the coordination of the requirements imposed under this chapter, the national voter registration act of 1993, ...
• Qualified Voter File; Establishment And Maintenance; Persons Considered Registered Voters; Signed Application - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.509o
  (1) The secretary of state shall direct and supervise the establishment and maintenance of a statewide qualified voter file. The secretary of state shall establish ...
• Qualified Voter File; Components - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.509p
  The qualified voter file shall consist of all of the following components: (a) A computer file that has the capacity to maintain a number ...
• Qualified Voter File; Information To Be Contained For Each Voter - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.509q
  (a) The name; residence address including house number and street name or rural route and box number, and the apartment number, if any; city; state; ...
• Qualified Voter File; Establishment And Maintenance Of Computer System And Programs; Access; Verification Of Accuracy; Compilation Of Electors; Sources; Person Whose Name Does Not Appear In File; Requirements; Adding, Deleting, Or Changing Information - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.509r
  (1) The secretary of state shall establish and maintain the computer system and programs necessary to the operation of the qualified voter file. The secretary ...
• Implementation Study Of Qualified Voter File; Presentation Of Results To Governor And Legislature; Creation Of System Design And Cost Analysis; Creation Of Design And Programming Schedule - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.509s
  (1) The secretary of state shall secure the necessary assistance to have an implementation study of the qualified voter file conducted before July 1, 1995 ...
• Person Considered Registered Voter; Persons Required To Vote In Person; Exceptions; Prosecution Not Precluded In State - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.509t
  Sec. 509t. (1) Notwithstanding another provision of law to the contrary, a person who is a qualified elector in this state and who registers to ...
• List Designating Executive Departments, State Agencies, Or Other Offices Performing Voter Registration Activities; Armed Forces Recruitment Office As Voter Registration Agency - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.509u
  Sec. 509u. (1) Not later than the thirtieth day after the effective date of this section, the governor shall provide a list to the secretary ...
• Registration To Vote At Certain Locations Or By Mail - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.509v
  Sec. 509v. (1) A person who is not registered to vote at the address where he or she resides may apply to register to vote ...
• Person Processing Application; Duties; Transmitting Application; Cost Of Forwarding Application - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.509w
  (1) The person processing an application submitted in person at a department of state office, a designated voter registration agency, or the office of a ...
• Application Considered As Received; Requirements - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.509x
  An application for registration is considered to be received on or before the close of registration, if 1 of the following requirements is met: ...
• Repealed. 2004, Act 92, Imd. Eff. Apr. 26, 2004 - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.509y
  Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to failure to register to vote. ...
• Notice To Clerk Of Certain Information - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.509z
  The secretary of state shall notify each clerk of the following information regarding residents or former residents of the clerk's city or township: (a) ...
• Updating Registration Upon Receipt Of Certain Information; Duties Of Clerk; Instruction By Clerk To Challenge Voter; Cancellation Of Registration - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.509aa
  (1) A clerk may use change of address information supplied by the United States postal service or other reliable information received by the clerk that ...
• Failure To Vote; Cancellation Of Registration Prohibited - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.509bb
  A clerk shall not cancel or cause the cancellation of the registration of a voter from the registration record of the city or township ...
• Challenge Of Registration; Response By Voter; Duties Of Clerk - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.509cc
  (1) If a registration is challenged under this act and the challenged voter does not respond in the manner provided in this act, the registration ...
• Program To Register Voters Or Remove Names - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.509dd
  (1) A clerk may conduct a program to register qualified electors or to remove names of registered voters who are no longer qualified to vote ...
• Transmission Of Report By Voter Registration Agency To Secretary Of State - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.509ee
  Sec. 509ee. Not later than 90 days after the request of the secretary of state, a designated voter registration agency shall transmit to the secretary ...
• Records; Purpose; Maintenance; Availability To Public; Names And Addresses To Whom Notice Sent - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.509ff
  (1) The secretary of state and each county, city, township, or village clerk shall maintain all records concerning the implementation of programs and activities conducted ...
• Information Exempt From Freedom Of Information Act - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.509gg
  (a) The record that a person declined to register to vote. (b) The office that received a registered voter's application. (c) A registered voter's driver's ...
• Capture Or Reproduction Of Signature - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.509hh
  (2) The county, city, or township clerk may capture or reproduce the signature of an elector from a voter registration application and transmit the signature ...
• Deceased Electors; Cancellation Of Registration - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.510
  At least once a month, the county clerk shall forward a list of the last known address and birth date of all persons over ...
• Cancellation Of Registration; Authorization From Elector - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.511
  Upon the receipt of an authorization of cancellation of registration from the elector, the clerk shall cancel said registration. History: 1954, Act 116, Eff. ...
• Challenge Of Elector; Affidavit, Contents; Answering Affidavit; Cancellation Of Registration; Indiscriminate Challenge, Penalty - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.512
  Any elector of the municipality may challenge the registration of any registered elector by submitting to the clerk of that municipality a written affidavit ...
• Repealed. 1994, Act 441, Imd. Eff. Jan. 10, 1995 - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.513
  Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to cancellation of registration.Popular Name: Election Code ...
• Cancellation Of Registration - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.514
  If the registration of an elector is cancelled, the clerk shall make a proper entry on the original and duplicate registration cards, indicating the ...
• Registration Records; Verification By House-To-House Canvass - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.515
  The several township, city and village clerks may conduct a house-to-house canvass or use such other means of checking the correctness of registration records ...
• Registration Records; Public Inspection - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.516
  The registration record shall be open for public inspection under rules and regulations prescribed by the clerk. History: 1954, Act 116, Eff. June 1, ...
• Division Of Ward Or Precinct; Transfer Of Registration Cards, Notations, Notice To Electors - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.517
  Whenever any ward or precinct of any township, city or village shall be divided or changed pursuant to law, then the clerk of such ...
• Organization Of New Township; First Registration Of Electors; Records; Notice; Incorporation Of New City; Registration Records; Annexation To City; Statement By Township Clerk - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.518
  Whenever a new township shall be organized, the persons designated to act as inspectors for the first election to be held therein shall constitute ...
• Illegal Or Fraudulent Registration; Penalty - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.519
  No township, city or village clerk or assistant clerk shall register any person whom such clerk shall know or have good reason to believe ...
• Illegal Or Fraudulent Registration; Township, City Or Village Clerk, Powers And Duties; Assistance By Police Or Sheriff; Assistant Examiners, Appointment, Expenses - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.520
  Whenever it shall come to the knowledge of any township, city or village clerk that there is probable illegal or fraudulent registration in his ...
• Illegal Or Fraudulent Registration; Removal Of Names, Notice; Reinstatement; Review By Mandamus; Challenge - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.521
  Whenever any township, city or village clerk shall determine that any name has been illegally or fraudulently entered upon the registration records of any ...
• Making, Certifying, And Delivering Computer Tape, Disk, Or Listing Of Names And Addresses Of Registered Electors; Year, Month, And Day Of Birth Of Elector; Information Exempt From Disclosure - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.522
  (1) A clerk of a city, township, or village who maintains a computerized file of registered voters and who does not have direct access to ...
• Request Under Freedom Of Information Act; Year Of Elector's Birth - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.522a
  A person making a request under the freedom of information act, Act No. 442 of the Public Acts of 1976, being sections 15.231 to ...
• Identification Of Registered Elector; Presenting Official State Identification Card, Operator's Or Chauffeur's License, Or Generally Recognized Picture Identification Card; Execution Of Application; Comparison Of Signature Or Other Identification; Challenge; Affidavit; Approval, Initial, And Notation Of Application; Application As Poll List; Filing Application; Notations On Cards Or Lists; Record Of Voting Participation - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.523
  (2) If, upon a comparison of the signature or other identification as required in subsection (1), it is found that the applicant is entitled to ...
• Individual Not Listed On Voter Registration List; Issuance Of Ballot; Procedure - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.523a
  (1) If an individual who has applied to register to vote on or before the close of registration appears at a polling place on election ...
• Number Of Eligible Voters; Reports By Township, Village And City Clerks To County Clerks After Registration Closing - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.524
  Within 15 days after the close of registration prior to all primary and general elections, each township, village and city clerk shall report to ...
• Repealed. 1999, Act 216, Imd. Eff. Dec. 28, 1999 - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.530
  Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to review of voter registration system by advisory committee.Popular Name: Election Code ...
• Primary Elections; Nomination Of Candidates By Direct Vote - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.531
  Whenever any primary election shall be held in this state or in any city, county or district in this state, the nomination of candidates ...
• Nomination By Caucus Or Convention Where Principal Candidate Receives Less Than 5% Of Vote Cast For Candidates For Secretary Of State - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.532
  A political party whose principal candidate received less than 5% of the total vote cast for all candidates for the office of secretary of ...
• Applicability Of Act - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.533
  The provisions of this act relative to the conduct of elections shall be applicable as near as may be in all particulars to all ...
• General Primary; Time; Party Candidates To Be Voted For; Condition To Nomination - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.534
  A general primary of all political parties except as provided in sections 532 and 685 shall be held in every election precinct in this ...
• General Primary; Nomination Of Nonpartisan Candidates - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.535
  A general primary shall be held in every election precinct in this state on the Tuesday succeeding the first Monday in August preceding every ...
• Repealed. 1963, 2nd Ex. Sess., Act 57, Imd. Eff. Dec. 27, 1963 - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.536, 168.537
  Compiler's Notes: The repealed sections provided for nomination in primary elections for certain local government offices.Popular Name: Election Code ...
• Primary Election; Notice; Posting; Publication - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.538
  Primary election notices shall be published and posted as provided in section 653a. History: 1954, Act 116, Eff. June 1, 1955 ;-- Am. 2003, ...
• City And County Primary Elections; Not Held When No Opposition; Certification Of Candidates; Notice To City And Township Clerks, Public Notice - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.539
  If, upon the expiration of the time for filing petitions in any primary for city or county, it appears that there is no opposition ...
• Nonpartisan Primary Elections; When Not Held; Certification Of Candidates - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.540
  If, upon the expiration of the time for filing petitions for any nonpartisan primary election, it shall appear that as to any office on ...
• District Primary Elections; Not Held When No Opposition; Certification Of Candidates; Notice To City And Township Clerks - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.541
  If upon the expiration of the time for filing petitions in any primary, the secretary of state shall find within a given district that ...
• Nominating Petitions; Provisions Governing - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.542
  The printing of the name of any person as a candidate for nomination by any political party for any office except a city or ...
• Repealed. 1965, Act 312, Eff. Jan. 1, 1966 - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.543, 168.544
  Compiler's Notes: The repealed sections prescribed requirements for primary election nominating petitions.Popular Name: Election Code ...
• Nonpartisan Nominating Petitions; Size, Form, Contents - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.544a
  The form, size and contents of all nonpartisan nominating petitions shall be the same as is provided in section 544c for partisan nominating petitions, ...
• Candidates For Judicial Office; Affidavit Of Qualifications To Be Filed With Nominating Petitions - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.544b
  (1) Except as provided in subsection (2), a person shall not qualify as a candidate for any judicial office of this state unless the person ...
• Nominating Petition; Type Size; Form; Contents; Circulation And Signing; Unlawful Signature; False Statement; Misdemeanor; Sanctions; Applicability Of Section - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.544c
  NOMINATING PETITION (PARTISAN) We, the undersigned, registered and qualified voters of the city or township of .................. in the county (strike 1) of ................... ...
• Nominating Petitions For Offices And Purposes; Circulation; Form; Identification Of City Or Township; Certificate Of Circulator; Other Form Not Prohibited - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.544d
  Nominating petitions for the offices under this act and petitions for a constitutional amendment, initiation of legislation, or referendum of legislation or a local ...
• Canvassing Petitions; Number Designations For Months - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.544e
  When canvassing petitions filed pursuant to this act, the official canvassing the petitions shall accept number designations for the months of the year in ...
• Number Of Signatures Required - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.544f
  Partisan Non Partisan Qualifying Petition Petition Petition Population Min Max Min Max Min Max 0 - 9,999 3 10 6 20 9 30 10,000 ...
• Nominating Petitions; Combination Of Two Offices - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.545
  In those instances in which the duties of 2 offices are combined, all nominating petitions shall include and name the 2 offices. History: 1954, ...
• Nominating Petitions; Supply By County And City Clerks; Printing By Candidate - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.546
  The various county clerks and city clerks shall prepare and keep on hand blank forms of nominating petitions for use of the electors and ...
• Repealed. 1965, Act 312, Eff. Jan. 1, 1966 - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.547
  Compiler's Notes: The repealed section made it unlawful for voter to sign more than one nominating petition for the same office.Popular Name: Election Code ...
• Nominating Petitions; Signatures By Voters, Number, Counting - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.547a
  If a qualified and registered voter signs nominating petitions for a greater number of candidates for public office than the number of persons to ...
• Nominating Petitions; Maximum Number Of Signatures - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.548
  It shall be unlawful for any candidate to wilfully and intentionally procure more names upon nominating petitions than the maximum number prescribed in this ...
• Nominating Petitions; Excess Signatures, Counting - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.549
  If any nominating petitions contain more than the necessary percentage of names, the excess over 1% shall neither be considered nor counted. History: 1954, ...
• Candidates For Nomination; Qualification Upon Compliance With Act - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.550
  No candidate shall have his name printed upon any official primary election ballot of any political party in any voting precinct in this state ...
• Nominating Petitions Or Filing Fees; Filing Period - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.551
  The secretary of state and the various county, township, and city clerks shall receive nominating petitions or filing fees filed in accordance with the ...
• Repealed. 1956, Act 37, Imd. Eff. Mar. 28, 1956 - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.551a
  Compiler's Notes: The repealed section provided for contents and filing of nominating petitions at any nonpartisan judicial primary.Popular Name: Election Code ...
• Nominating Petitions; Certification By County Or City Clerk; Sworn Complaint; Investigation To Determine Validity Of Signatures And Genuineness Of Petition; Examination Of Petitions; Declaration Of Sufficiency Or Insufficiency Of Petitions; Review; Filing Of Nominating Petitions With Secretary Of State; Notification; Canvass Of Petitions; Hearing; Subpoenas; Oaths; Adjournment; Completion Of Canvass; Availability To Public; Declaration; Request For Notice Of Approval Or Rejection Of Petition; Judicial Review; Use Of Qualified Voter File; Certification To Boards Of Election Commissioners - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.552
  (2) If the county clerk receives a sworn complaint, in writing, questioning the registration or genuineness of the signature of the circulator or of a ...
• Validity Of Petition Or Signature - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.552a
  (1) Notwithstanding any other provision of this act to the contrary, a petition or a signature is not invalid solely because the designation of city ...
• Nominating Petitions; Insufficiency, Notice To Candidate - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.553
  In case it is determined that the nominating petitions of any candidate do not comply with the requirements of this act, or if for ...
• List Of Candidates; Posting - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.554
  The secretary of state or county or city clerk shall forthwith prepare and publicly expose in his office a list of the candidates who ...
• Repealed. 1971, Act 5, Eff. Mar. 30, 1972 - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.554a
  Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to time for filing candidate's filing fee.Popular Name: Election Code ...
• Nominating Petitions And Filing Fees; Public Record, Contents; Public Inspection - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.555
  The various officers named herein shall keep a public record of the nominating petitions and filing fees filed in a book for that purpose, ...
• Nominating Petitions; Final Disposition, Record - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.556
  All nominating petitions filed under the provisions of this act shall be preserved by the secretary of state, county, city, village or township clerk, ...
• Repealed. 2002, Act 163, Imd. Eff. Apr. 9, 2002 - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.557
  Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to requirements for nominating petitions.Popular Name: Election Code ...
• Filing Nominating Petition, Filing Fee, Or Affidavit Of Candidacy; Affidavit Of Identity; Noncompliance; Selection Of Office To Which Candidacy Restricted; Failure To Make Selection - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.558
  (1) When filing a nominating petition, qualifying petition, filing fee, or affidavit of candidacy for a federal, county, state, city, township, village, or school district ...
• Official Primary Election Ballots; Preparation, Distribution - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.559
  It shall be the duty of the board of election commissioners of each county in this state to prepare and furnish the necessary official ...
• Official Ballots; Contents; Exclusive Use; Size - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.560
  Such ballots shall contain the instructions as to the method of voting. Ballots other than those furnished by the board of election commissioners, according ...
• General Election Ballot; Qualifying To List Name, Party Vignette, And Candidates Thereon - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.560a
  A political party the principal candidate of which received at the last preceding general election a vote equal to or more than 1% of ...
• Name Appearing On Ballot; Change; Appearance Of Given And Middle Name; Nickname; Married Name; Violation - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.560b
  (1) A candidate required to indicate a name change on the affidavit of identity under section 558 shall be listed on the ballot with his ...
• Official Primary Election Ballots; Offices For Which Name Of Candidate To Be Included; Filing Request For Clarifying Designation Of Same Or Similar Surnames; Notice Of Determination; Appeal; Printing Occupation, Date Of Birth, Or Residence Of Candidate; Incumbency Designation; Guidelines - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.561
  (1) The ballots prepared by the board of election commissioners in each county for use by the electors of a political party at a primary ...
• Official Ballots; Designation Of Candidate With Same Given And Surname As Incumbent - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.561a
  In any primary election whenever any candidate for public office has the same given and surname as the name of the person last elected ...
• Official Ballots; Delegates To County Convention - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.562
  The said ballots shall also contain as many lines as there are delegates to be elected to the county convention by the particular political ...
• Repealed. 1983, Act 181, Imd. Eff. Oct. 25, 1983 - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.562a
  Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to delegate ballots.Popular Name: Election Code ...
• Repealed. 2007, Act 52, Imd. Eff. Sept. 4, 2007 - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.562b
  Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to election as delegate to state convention or national convention and affidavit requirements.Popular Name: Election Code ...
• Primary Election Ballots; Number; Weight And Color Of Paper; Printing And Arrangement - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.563
  The number of ballots to be printed for the use of the electors at any primary election in any election precinct shall be not ...
• Official Ballots; Failure Of Party To File Required Petitions, Party Ballot Not Printed - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.564
  If in the case of any political party it shall appear that no person has filed the necessary number of nominating petitions, as required ...
• Filing, Mailing, And Correcting Proof Copies Of Ballots; Affidavit - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.565
  Proof copies of the ballots shall be placed on file in the office of the county clerk at least 14 days prior to the ...
• Official Primary Ballots; Posting For Public Inspection - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.566
  The official primary ballots shall be posted in a conspicuous place at the office of the county, city, village or township clerk, as the ...
• Official Primary Ballots; Errors, Correction By Board Of Election Commissioners - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.567
  The boards of election commissioners shall correct such errors as may be found in said ballots, and a copy of such corrected ballots shall ...
• Official Primary Election Ballots; Form; Contents - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.568
  The official primary election ballots shall be prepared in the following form: At the top of each ballot shall be printed in large type, ...
• Official Primary Ballots; Numbering; Separation Of Columns - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.569
  The ballots for each election district shall be numbered consecutively in the manner provided for the preparation of ballots for general election. Said ballot ...
• Rotation Of Names; Manner; Effect Of Using Absent Voter Counting Boards; Section Applicable To Nonpartisan General Elections And Municipal Elections - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.569a
  (1) In all primary elections, if there are more names under the heading of an office than there are candidates to be nominated and the ...
• Paper Ballots; Numbering; Identification; Function Of And Requirements For Detachable Corner Stub; Distribution Of Ballots; Form - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.570
  OFFICIAL PRIMARY BALLOT No. ............ OFFICIAL PRIMARY ELECTION BALLOT Primary election to be held ...................... 19...... in the county of .......................................... . ...............party. (Vignette) ...
• Official Primary Ballots; Candidates For Township Offices, Order Of Listing, Party Qualification; References To February Primary And April Election, Definition - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.570a
  The official primary ballot shall include candidates for township offices. Township offices and candidates shall follow state and county offices and candidates. Parties qualified ...
• Repealed. 1963, 2nd Ex. Sess., Act 57, Imd. Eff. Dec. 27, 1963 - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.571
  Compiler's Notes: The repealed section provided that provisions pertaining to primary election ballots should apply to February primary.Popular Name: Election Code ...
• Official Primary Ballots; Provision For Write-In Votes - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.572
  The ballots shall be prepared in such manner that the electors of each political party may write, print or paste the name of a ...
• Official Primary Ballots; Packaging, Seal, Certification - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.573
  The ballots of each kind for each election precinct shall be wrapped and secured in 2 separate packages. Each package shall be securely sealed ...
• Primary Election; Board Of Primary Election Inspectors, Membership - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.574
  Each primary election shall be presided over by a board of primary election inspectors, which board shall be composed of the members of the ...
• Primary Elections; Furnishing Ballots To Electors - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.575
  After the polls are opened at a primary election, any elector who is legally registered and qualified shall, before entering the booth or voting ...
• Marking Ballot; Voting For Person Not On Ballot; Effect Of Voting More Than 1 Party Ticket; Section Subject To S 168.736a - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.576
  (1) An elector, after having received a ballot or ballots, shall enter a booth or voting compartment and, while there concealed from view, shall vote ...
• Primary Elections; Electors, Number Of Votes - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.576a
  In all partisan and nonpartisan primary elections, the voter shall be entitled to vote for a number of candidates for each office equal to ...
• Primary Elections; Electors, Folding And Delivery Of Ballots - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.577
  The elector shall then fold the ballot so that the perforated corner bearing the number and identification shall be on the outside, and shall ...
• Primary Elections; Poll List, Comparison Of Ballot Number - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.578
  When a duly registered and qualified elector shall ask for a ballot as before provided, the inspector shall enter his name upon the poll ...
• Primary Elections; Electors; Exposure Of Ballot; Rejection; Applicability Of Section Under S 168.736a - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.579
  If an elector, after marking his or her ballot, exposes it to any person in a manner likely to reveal the name of any ...
• Counting Ballots; Candidates Considered To Have Received Votes; Rejection Of Ballot - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.580
  In counting the ballots after the closing of the polls, only those candidates having crosses or check marks marked in the squares to the ...
• Primary Elections; Canvass Of Returns And Declaration Of Results - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.581
  The returns of said primary election shall be canvassed and the results declared in the same manner and within the same time after the ...
• Person Voted For On Party Ballot Whose Name Is Not Printed On Ballot And Who Has Not Filed Nominating Petition; Votes Required For Nomination - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.582
  A person who is voted for on a party ballot for a state, district, township, county, city, or ward office or for the office ...
• Primary Election Day; Service Of Civil Process On Electors Prohibited - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.583
  During the day on which any primary election shall be held, pursuant to the provisions of law, no civil process shall be served on ...
• Voting Machines Authorized In Primaries - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.584
  At all state, county, city, village and township primaries, ballots or votes may be cast, registered, recorded or counted by means of voting machines ...
• Primary Elections; Use Of Voting Machines; Supplementary Ballots - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.585
  Any voting machine which is by law authorized to be used at a general election may, by the order of the board of supervisors ...
• Provisions Applicable To Use Of Voting Machines; Appearance Of Names Of Candidates; Determination Of Feasibility - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.586
  The provisions relative to the use of voting machines at general elections shall apply, as near as may be, to the use of voting ...
• Primary Elections; Voting Machines, Straight Ticket And Excess Voting Prevented - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.587
  Whenever a voting machine is used in a primary election, the party levers or bars, if any, shall be locked against voting so as ...
• Primary Elections; Voting Machines, Number In Precinct - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.588
  More than 1 voting machine may be used in a precinct. History: 1954, Act 116, Eff. June 1, 1955 Popular Name: Election Code ...
• Qualifying Petition; Filing; Filing Fee In Lieu Of Petition Prohibited; Qualifications - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.590
  (1) For the purposes of this act, "qualifying petition" means a nominating petition required of and filed by a person to qualify to appear on ...
• Qualifying Petition; Form, Size, And Contents; Circulation On Countywide Basis - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.590a
  (1) The form, size, and contents of a qualifying petition shall be prescribed by the secretary of state and in substantially the same form as ...
• Qualifying Petition; Signatures; Time - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.590b
  (1) Except as provided in subsection (2) and subject to the requirements prescribed in subsections (3) and (4), a qualifying petition for an office shall ...
• Qualifying Petition; Filing; Time; Filing Notice Of Withdrawal - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.590c
  (1) A qualifying petition for an office shall be filed with the filing officer authorized to receive a partisan nominating petition or a certificate of ...
• Filing Name Of Person To Appear On Ballot As Candidate For Lieutenant Governor; Form; Qualification; Noncompliance; Filing Name Of Person To Appear On Ballot As Candidate For Vice-President; Qualifications And Number Of Presidential Electors; Form; Noncompliance - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.590d
  (1) Not later than 66 days before the general November election, a candidate without political party affiliation for the office of governor shall file with ...
• Providing Blank Qualifying Petition Forms - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.590e
  Upon request, a county, city, township, or village clerk shall provide blank qualifying petition forms to a person who wishes to appear as a ...
• Applicability Of Certain Provisions; Canvass; Hearing; Certification - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.590f
  (1) Except as provided in subsections (2) and (3), sections 544c, 545, 552, 553, 555, 556, and 558 are applicable to a qualifying petition, a ...
• Person Filing Qualifying Petition; Restrictions; Selecting Single Office To Which Candidacy Restricted; Failure To Make Selection - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.590g
  (1) A person who files a qualifying petition shall not file a partisan nominating petition or filing fee, and shall not be nominated as a ...
• Qualifying Petition; Size; Type Size; Form; Reference To Political Party Prohibited; Prohibited Conduct - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.590h
  QUALIFYING PETITION (CANDIDATE WITHOUT PARTY AFFILIATION) We, the undersigned, registered and qualified electors of the city or township of ............, in the county of ...
• Commencement Of State Convention In Even Numbered Years; Date, Time, And Location; Issuance Of Calls - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.591
  Except as provided in section 532, the state convention of all political parties for the nomination of candidates for state offices in the even ...
• County Conventions In Even Numbered Years; Purpose; Time; Designation Of Date, Place, And Hour Of Meeting; Issuance Of Call; Number Of Delegates; Counties Having 2 Or More Congressional Districts; Committee; Temporary Chairperson; Organization; Election And Certification Of Delegates - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.592
  (1) Except as provided in section 532, the county conventions of all political parties for the election of delegates to a state convention for the ...
• State Conventions In Odd Years; Time, Issuance Of Calls; Apportionment Of Delegates Among Counties - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.593
  A state convention of all political parties shall be held not less than 37 days before the first Monday of April in every odd ...
• County Convention In Odd Years; Time And Place, Issuance Of Call; Election Of Delegates To State Convention; Congressional District Conventions, Committee, Temporary Chairman, Election Of Delegates, Certification - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.594
  The county conventions of all political parties for the election of delegates to a state convention in the odd numbered years shall be held ...
• Delegates To State Conventions; Apportionment To Wards, Precincts, Townships Or Districts; Basis - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.595
  At the time of issuing the call for the county convention of any political party for the election of delegates to a state convention, ...
• Delegates To State Convention; Legislators As Delegates At Large, Alternates, Vote - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.595a
  In addition to the delegates to the state convention of any political party as provided by section 595, all incumbent members of the state ...
• Fall Conventions And Spring Conventions; Definition - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.596
  The state convention held for the purpose of nominating candidates for state offices to be voted for at the November election shall be known ...
• State Central Committee; Members, Officers, Term Of Service - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.597
  At its spring state convention in each odd numbered year, each political party shall select a state central committee as herein provided, which committee ...
• State Central Committee; Forwarding Copy Of Call For Fall State Convention; Apportionment Of Delegates; Allocation Of Additional Delegates - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.598
  (1) The state central committee of each political party shall, at least 60 days before the August primary, forward by mail to the chairperson of ...
• Executive Committee; Selection By Delegates To Fall County Convention In County With Population Of Less Than 1,500,000; Replacement Of Former Nominee; Vacancy; Appointment Of Officers; Certification Of Names And Addresses; Temporary Officers; Proxy; County Committee; Delegates At Large; Vacancy In District Delegation - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.599
  (1) In the year 1966 and every second year thereafter, the delegates to the fall county convention of each political party in each county in ...
• Congressional District Conventions And Caucuses; Election And Terms Of Officers And Committee - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.600
  At the 1964 fall congressional district convention provided for in this act for congressional districts, the majority of the electors of which, reside in ...
• Congressional District Officers; Residence Requirement, Exception - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.600a
  No person shall vote or hold any office or position in any congressional district committee or organization unless he is at that time a ...
• County Comprising Single Congressional Or Judicial District; County Committee - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.601
  In a county comprising a single representative, senatorial or judicial district, the county committee of each political party of each such county shall constitute ...
• County Comprising More Than One Congressional District; County Committee - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.602
  In a county comprising more than 1 representative or senatorial district, the members of the county committee of each political party residing in each ...
• Repealed. 1967, Act 189, Eff. Nov. 2, 1967 - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.603
  Compiler's Notes: The repealed section provided for district committee membership at party convention.Popular Name: Election Code ...
• Counties Over 400,000; Legislators As Members Of Congressional District Committee And Delegates At Large - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.603a
  In counties having a population of more than 400,000 persons, all members of the state legislature shall be members of the congressional district committee ...
• Repealed. 1990, Act 7, Imd. Eff. Feb. 12, 1990 - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.604
  Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to call for fall county convention.Popular Name: Election Code ...
• Delegates To Fall County Convention; Write-In Candidates - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.605
  The name of the candidate for delegate to the county convention shall not be printed upon the official primary election ballot, but 1 or ...
• Delegates To Fall County Convention; Election, Notice - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.606
  Delegates to the fall county convention shall be elected by townships and in cities by precincts and the county clerk shall notify by mail ...
• Delegates To Fall County Convention; Election; Votes Required; Tie Vote; Determination By Lot - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.607
  (1) The required number of electors who receive the highest number of votes for delegates to the fall county convention of a political party shall ...
• Certifying And Recording Names Of Delegates; Filing; Notification Of Delegates; Certification Of Delegates To County Conventions; Definition - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.608
  (1) The board of primary election inspectors shall certify to the county clerk the names of the electors elected as delegates, naming the political party ...
• Delegates To City Or County Convention; Proxy Prohibited; Vacancies In Delegation - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.609
  No delegate elected to any city or county convention shall give a proxy to represent him at such convention. All vacancies occurring in any ...
• Repealed. 1975, Act 325, Imd. Eff. Jan. 9, 1976 - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.610
  Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to selection of national committeeman and national committeewoman.Popular Name: Election Code ...
• Reconvening Of Delegates In County Convention; Election Of Delegates To State Convention; Day, Time, And Place Of County Convention; Definitions - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.611
  (1) In the year 1956, and each fourth year after 1956, delegates of each political party who were elected to the last prior fall county ...
• Precinct Or Convention Delegate; Age - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.612
  Any person of the age of 18 years or older shall be eligible to be a candidate for election as a precinct delegate or ...
• Repealed. 1983, Act 181, Imd. Eff. Oct. 25, 1983 - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.613
  Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to the presidential primary.Popular Name: Election Code ...
• Presidential Primary; Time; Use Of Other Method To Select Delegates; Notice To Secretary Of State; Determination; Limitation On Participation; Conduct; Application And Interpretation Of Rules, Regulations, Policies, And Procedures - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.613a
  (2) Not later than 4 p.m. on November 14, 2007, the chairperson of each participating political party shall notify the secretary of state if his ...
• Repealed. 2007, Act 52, Imd. Eff. Sept. 4, 2007 - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.613c
  Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to consolidation of local units of government and election of officers.Popular Name: Election Code ...
• Repealed. 1983, Act 181, Imd. Eff. Oct. 25, 1983 - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.614
  Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to the presidential primary.Popular Name: Election Code ...
• List Of Potential Presidential Candidates; Filing; Availability To Public; Factors To Be Considered; Notice - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.614a
  (a) References to an individual as a candidate for nomination by the participating political party for the office of president of the United States in ...
• Repealed. 1983, Act 181, Imd. Eff. Oct. 25, 1983 - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.615
  Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to the presidential primary.Popular Name: Election Code ...
• Form Of Ballot; Printing Name Of Presidential Candidate On Ballot; Filing Affidavit; Filing Nominating Petition; Signatures; Conformity; Rotation Of Names On Ballot; Space To Vote Uncommitted; Color Of Paper Ballots - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.615a
  (2) The name of an individual who is not listed as a potential presidential candidate for a participating political party under section 614a shall be ...
• Selection Of Participating Political Party Ballot; Procedures To Protect Or Safeguard Confidentiality; Providing Records To Chairperson For Each Participating Political Party; Destruction Of Information; Use Of Information; Contract; Unauthorized Use Of Information As Misdemeanor; Penalty - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.615c
  (2) An elector shall not be challenged at a presidential primary based upon the participating political party ballot selected by the elector. An elector may ...
• Repealed. 1983, Act 181, Imd. Eff. Oct. 25, 1983 - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.616
  Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to the presidential primary.Popular Name: Election Code ...
• Canvass Of Returns; Certification Of Results - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.616a
  (2) The secretary of state shall certify the statewide and congressional district results of the presidential primary to the chairperson of the state central committee ...
• Repealed. 1975, Act 325, Imd. Eff. Jan. 9, 1976 - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.617
  Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to county conventions.Popular Name: Election Code ...
• Repealed. 2007, Act 52, Imd. Eff. Sept. 4, 2007 - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.618
  Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to allocation and qualifications of delegates to national convention.Popular Name: Election Code ...
• Repealed. 2007, Act 52, Imd. Eff. Sept. 4, 2007 - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.619
  Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to duties and selection of national convention delegates.Popular Name: Election Code ...
• Repealed. 1983, Act 181, Imd. Eff. Oct. 25, 1983 - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.620
  Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to rules, procedures, allocation, and qualification of delegates.Popular Name: Election Code ...
• Repealed. 2007, Act 52, Imd. Eff. Sept. 4, 2007 - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.620a
  Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to laws applicable to selection of delegates.Popular Name: Election Code ...
• Party Convention Delegates; Nomination - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.621
  In all counties the provisions of this chapter shall be in force and effect and the nomination of all candidates of all political parties ...
• County Conventions; Time And Place; Election And Duties Of Chairperson; Vacancies; Rules And Regulations - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.622
  The county conventions of each political party shall be held at the time and place that the county committee of each political party, through ...
• Repealed. 1972, Act 60, Imd. Eff. Feb. 22, 1972 - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.623
  Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to the election of delegates to fall county conventions.Popular Name: Election Code ...
• Mailing Or Delivering Certificate Showing Number Of Delegates To County Convention; Time; Notice; Failure To Forward Certificate; Allotment And Apportionment Of Delegates; Election Of Delegates By Direct Vote - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.623a
  (1) On or before April 1 in even numbered years, the chairperson of the county committee or district committee of a congressional district or a ...
• Delegate To County Or District Conventions; Qualifications; Affidavits Of Identity; Seating Of Delegates; Violation As Misdemeanor; Complaints; Procedure - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.624
  (1) A person holding a public office in this state or a municipal subdivision of this state may become a candidate for delegate to the ...
• Precinct Delegate; Resignation; Notice; Withdrawal Of Name From Ballot; Qualification Of Delegate To Participate In Convention; Complaint Regarding Qualification Of Delegate; Report; Certification That Delegate Not Qualified To Hold Office - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.624a
  (1) A precinct delegate may resign his or her office upon written notice to the chairperson of the county committee and the county clerk of ...
• Repealed. 1983, Act 181, Imd. Eff. Oct. 25, 1983 - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.624b, 168.624c
  Compiler's Notes: The repealed sections pertained to including name of presidential candidate in nominating petition and to filing or withdrawal of candidate for delegate.Popular ...
• Filling Vacancies In Precincts - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.624d
  Vacancies in precincts resulting from the death of a delegate, the written resignation of a delegate to the chairperson of the county committee, the ...
• Expired. 1972, Act 185, Eff. Jan. 1, 1973 - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.624e
  Compiler's Notes: The expired section pertained to reimbursement of costs of presidential primary election.Popular Name: Election Code ...
• Repealed. 1983, Act 181, Imd. Eff. Oct. 25, 1983 - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.624f
  Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to reimbursement of costs of conducting presidential primary election.Popular Name: Election Code ...
• Cost Of Conducting Presidential Primary; Reimbursement; Excluded Costs; Implementation Of Subsection (3); Appropriation; Verification; Payment Or Disapproval Of Verified Account - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.624g
  (2) Payment shall be made upon presentation and approval of a verified account of actual costs to the department of treasury, local government audit division, ...
• Voting And Canvassing Delegate Ballot; Returns; Notice; Furnishing Names And Addresses Of Delegates To County Convention; Tie Vote; Determination Of Successful Candidate; Determining If Candidate Is Registered Elector; Certification - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.625
  A delegate ballot shall be voted and canvassed by the precinct inspectors in the same manner as ballots bearing the names of the candidates ...
• Ballots; Preparation; Consecutive Numbering; Contents; Paper; Printing; Rotation Of Names Prohibited; Delivery; Distribution; Time; Voting Machines - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.626
  The board of county election commissioners shall prepare separate ballots for each of the several political parties for each election precinct in the county. ...
• Special Primary Election; Time - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.631
  Whenever a special election shall be called to fill a vacancy in any office, the candidates for which are regularly nominated in accordance with ...
• Special Elections; In Absence Of Choice For Representative In Congress - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.632
  The governor shall call a special election in any congressional district of the state in which there has been no choice for a representative ...
• Special Elections; Vacancy In Office Of Representative In Congress - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.633
  The governor shall call a special election in any congressional district of the state when the right of office of a person elected representative ...
• Vacancy In Office Of State Senator Or Representative; Special Or General Election; Selection And Certification Of Candidate; Separate Ballot; Notice - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.634
  (1) Except as otherwise provided in this section, when a vacancy occurs in the office of senator or representative in the state legislature, the governor ...
• Repealed. 1970, Act 10, Imd. Eff. Mar. 31, 1970 - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.634a
  Compiler's Notes: The repealed section provided for calling special election to fill vacancies in any court of record.Popular Name: Election Code ...
• Special Elections; Referendum - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.635
  A special election for the submission of a proposition may be held on a regular election date. History: 1954, Act 116, Eff. June 1, ...
• Applicability Of Act To Special Primary Elections - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.636
  The provisions of this act relative to primary election ballots shall be applicable to the ballots prepared for use at a special primary election. ...
• Primary Elections; Provisions Governing - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.637
  All primary elections held in this state shall be governed by and conducted in accordance with the provisions of this act. History: 1954, Act ...
• Special Elections; Notice - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.638
  Whenever a special election shall be ordered by the governor to fill any vacancy, the secretary of state shall immediately notify the county clerk ...
• Repealed. 2003, Act 302, Eff. Jan. 1, 2005 - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.639, 168.640
  Compiler's Notes: The repealed sections pertained to county election scheduling committee and calling special election in city with population of 1,000,000 or more persons.Popular ...
• Regular Election Date; Special Election; Direction And Supervision Of Election Consolidation; Primary Date As January 15, 2008; Short Title Of Section - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.641
  (a) The February regular election date, which is the fourth Tuesday in February. (b) The May regular election date, which is the first Tuesday after ...
• Regular Election Or Regular Primary Election; Effective Date - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.642
  (1) Except as otherwise provided in this section and section 642a, on the effective date of this act, a city shall hold its regular election ...
• Change Of Regular Election Or Regular Primary Election To Odd Year - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.642a
  (2) After December 31, 2004, a city council that holds its regular election for city offices annually or in the even year on the November ...
• General Election; Officers To Be Elected - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.643
  At the general election, the following officers shall be elected when required by law: (a) Presidential electors. (b) In the state at large, a ...
• Referendums; Questions Submitted To Electors; Form - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.643a
  A question submitted to the electors of this state or the electors of a subdivision of this state shall, to the extent that it ...
• Repealed. 1963, 2nd Ex. Sess., Act 56, Eff. Mar. 24, 1964 - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.644
  Compiler's Notes: The repealed section specified officers to be elected at biennial spring elections.Popular Name: Election Code ...
• Repealed. 2003, Act 302, Eff. Jan. 1, 2005 - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.644a-168.644c
  Compiler's Notes: The repealed sections pertained to odd year general and primary elections and officers to be elected.Popular Name: Election Code ...
• Nomination By Primary; Exceptions - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.644e
  Except as provided in section 642, an officer required to be elected at the odd year general election shall be nominated at the odd ...
• Nominating Petitions; Filing; Signatures; Omission Of Primary - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.644f
  (1) Except as provided in section 644e, nominating petitions for offices to be filled at the odd year general election shall be filed by ...
• Terms Of Office; Extension - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.644g
  (1) A term of office shall not be shortened by the provisions of sections 641 to 644i. An officer scheduled by prior law to be ...
• Time Of Taking Office - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.644h
  All persons elected at the odd year general election shall take office at 12 noon on January 1 following the election. In home rule ...
• Manner Of Conducting Elections - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.644i
  All odd year primary and general elections shall be conducted in the manner elections for state and county offices are conducted. History: Add. 1970, ...
• Repealed. 2003, Act 302, Eff. Jan. 1, 2005 - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.644j-168.644l
  Compiler's Notes: The repealed sections pertained to election in home rule city, regular city elections, and school district and community college district elections.Popular Name: ...
• Repealed. 1958, Act 192, Eff. Sept. 13, 1958 - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.645
  Compiler's Notes: The repealed section provided for biennial township elections.Popular Name: Election Code ...
• Repealed. 2003, Act 302, Eff. Jan. 1, 2005 - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.646
  Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to provisions governing city and village regular elections. ...
• Election Of Local Officers; Nomination; Certification; Applicability Of Section - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.646a
  (2) If a local, school district, or county ballot question is to be voted on at a regular election date or special election, the ballot ...
• Repealed. 2003, Act 302, Eff. Jan. 1, 2005 - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.646b
  Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to nomination and election of city or village officers.Popular Name: Election Code ...
• Repealed. 1990, Act 7, Imd. Eff. Feb. 12, 1990 - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.646c
  Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to election of judges of common pleas court.Popular Name: Election Code ...
• Repealed. 1980, Act 188, Imd. Eff. July 3, 1980 - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.646d
  Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to effective dates of precinct divisions.Popular Name: Election Code ...
• Notice Of Elections; Registered Or Certified Mail - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.647
  Notices of election required by this act to be given by the secretary of state to county clerks, and by county clerks to city ...
• Notice Of Elections To County Clerk; Time, Contents - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.648
  The secretary of state, at least 60 days and not more than 90 days preceding any regular state or district primary or election, shall ...
• Referendum; Certification Of Proposed Constitutional Amendment Or Special Question - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.649
  Whenever a proposed constitutional amendment or other special question is to be submitted to the electors of the state for popular vote, the secretary ...
• Airport Authority Referendum; Petitions, Filing; Submission - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.649a
  Regardless of any other provisions of this act, referendum petitions filed pursuant to the provisions of and within the time limit provided by section ...
• Subsequent Vacancy; Additional Notice To County Clerks - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.650
  If, after such notices have been sent, a vacancy shall occur in any office which by law is required to be filled at such ...
• Special Election; Notice To County Clerks, Contents - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.651
  Whenever a special election shall be ordered by the governor to fill any vacancy, the secretary of state shall immediately notify the county clerk ...
• Special Elections; Notice To City And Township Clerks, Contents - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.652
  On receipt of any such notice from the secretary of state, the county clerk shall forthwith send a copy of the notice in writing ...
• Repealed. 1982, Act 2, Imd. Eff. Jan. 27, 1982 - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.653
  Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to public notice of election and offices to be filled.Popular Name: Election Code ...
• Election Notice; Publication; Form; Agreement To Jointly Publish Notice - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.653a
  ELECTION NOTICE To the qualified electors of the city or township ______________________________ notice is hereby given that a ____________________________________________________________ (indicate whether regular, special, or ...
• Election Precincts; Definition - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.654
  The words "election precinct" as used in this act shall mean a political subdivision, the area of which is embraced in its entirety within ...
• Election Precinct; Composition; "Clearly Observable Boundaries" Defined - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.654a
  (1) Except as otherwise provided in this section, an election precinct under this act shall be composed as nearly as practicable of compact and contiguous ...
• Election Precincts; Time Periods; Outer Boundaries; Division Or Consolidation - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.655
  (1) Notwithstanding any other provision of this act, the outer boundaries of election precincts as established pursuant to this act for the 1988 general November ...
• Division Of Precincts - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.656
  (1) A city, ward, township, or village using paper ballots, having less than 400 registered voters, which constitutes a single election precinct, in the discretion ...
• Election Precincts; Division, Rearrangement - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.657
  When any city, ward, township or village has been divided into 2 or more election precincts, the election commission, or other officials charged with ...
• Election Precincts; Consolidation - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.658
  When a city, ward, township, or village is divided into 2 or more election precincts, pursuant to law, and it appears from an examination ...
• Consolidation Of Election Precincts - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.659
  (1) If a county, city, ward, township, village, or school district is divided into 2 or more election precincts, the county, city, ward, township, or ...
• Subdivision, Alteration, Or Rearrangement Of Precincts; Record; Numbers Of Precincts; Description Of Boundaries; Notice; Abolition Of Division Into Precincts - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.660
  When a city, ward, township, or village is subdivided into election precincts, or the election precincts are altered or rearranged, the city, township, or ...
• Precincts Using Voting Machines; Number Of Machines; Division Or Rearrangement Of Precincts; Notices; Expenses; Use Of Paper Ballots; Time Limitations On Division Of Precincts; Division Of Precincts Following Federal Census - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.661
  (1) When the voter registration in a precinct using voting machines is 1,000 or less, there shall be not less than 1 voting machine for ...
• Designating Place Of Holding Election In City, Village, Or Township; Polling Places; Use Of Publicly Owned Or Controlled Buildings; Rental Or Erection Of Buildings; Facilities; Central Polling Places; Abolishment; Compliance With Voting Accessibility - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.662
  (1) The legislative body in each city, village, and township shall designate and prescribe the place or places of holding an election for a city, ...
• Polling Places; Erection Of Barriers - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.663
  The legislative body of each city, village and township shall provide for and cause to be erected in the room where any election is ...
• Polling Places; Booths Or Temporary Rooms, Specifications - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.664
  On the inside of said railing, the said officers shall cause 1 or more booths or temporary rooms to be erected. At least 1 ...
• Polling Places; Forms, Stationery And Supplies; Provision, Delivery, Approval By State Bureau Of Elections - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.665
  All forms, stationery and supplies required by the several boards of precinct election inspectors for all federal, state, district and county primaries and elections ...
• Metal Seals; Paper Seals; Blank Forms For Returns - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.666
  At each federal, state, district, or county primary or election, the secretary of state shall furnish to each county clerk at state expense the ...
• Sealing Devices For Ballot Boxes Or Containers - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.666a
  In addition to the supplies furnished under section 666, the secretary of state shall furnish to each county clerk devices to enable ballot boxes ...
• Election Supplies To Be Furnished At County Expense - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.667
  (a) The several boards of election commissioners shall furnish suitable forms for use by the precinct inspectors of election in making returns of any such ...
• Delivery Of Voter Registration List, Forms, And Other Supplies - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.668
  Before the polls open, the city, township, or village clerk shall deliver to the board of election inspectors of each precinct the voter registration ...
• Voter Information Displays - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.668a
  (1) The secretary of state shall furnish to each county clerk at state expense for each precinct 2 voter information displays that contain in not ...
• Ballot Boxes To Be Provided By City, Township, Or Village - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.669
  For a federal, state, district, or county primary or election, a city, township, or village board of election commissioners shall provide, at the expense ...
• Polling Places; Ballot Containers - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.669a
  In addition to ballot containers which comply with the requirements of this act, ballot containers for use at the general November election held in ...
• Local Primaries And Elections; Ballots, Forms, Stationery And Supplies - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.670
  For all local primaries and elections, the election commissioners of the various cities, townships and villages shall furnish, at the expense of their respective ...
• Blank Forms For Returns; Seals - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.671
  At the time of delivering the official ballots and other election supplies to the township and city clerks or, for city, village, or township ...
• Board Of Inspectors Of Elections; Presence In Precinct Polling Places - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.672
  At every election, there shall be a board of at least 3 inspectors of election, constituted as in this chapter provided, in and for ...
• Repealed. 1955, Act 271, Imd. Eff. June 30, 1955;--1955, Act 283, Imd. Eff. July 19, 1955 - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.673
  Compiler's Notes: The repealed section provided for chairman of board of inspectors of elections.Popular Name: Election Code ...
• Election Inspector; Submission Of List Of Interested Individuals - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.673a
  Not later than May 15 of each year, the county chair of a major political party may submit to the city, township, or village ...
• Precinct Election Inspectors; Appointment; Chairperson; Political Party Membership; Challenge; Vacancies - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.674
  (1) Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary and subject to this section, the city and township board of election commissioners and the ...
• Precinct Election Inspectors; Vacancies During Election - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.675
  In case 3 inspectors shall not attend at the opening of the polls or shall not remain in attendance during the election, the electors ...
• Repealed. 1955, Act 271, Imd. Eff. June 30, 1955;--1955, Act 283, Imd. Eff. July 19, 1955 - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.676
  Compiler's Notes: The repealed section provided for city or village board of election inspectors.Popular Name: Election Code ...
• Precinct Election Inspector; Qualifications; Application; Contents; Candidates Ineligible; Appointment - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.677
  (1) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (4), a precinct election inspector shall be a qualified and registered elector of the county in which he ...
• Board Of Election Inspectors; Authority - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.678
  Each board of election inspectors shall possess full authority to maintain peace, regularity and order at its polling place, and to enforce obedience to ...
• Counting Board; Membership; Appointment; Duties; Applicability Of S 168.662 To Place Of Performance - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.679
  (1) The legislative body of a city, township, or village, by resolution, may provide that for an election in a precinct of the city, township, ...
• Receiving Board; Appointment And Duties Of Inspectors; Review Of Poll Book And Statement Of Returns; Corrective Action; Delivery - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.679a
  (1) The legislative body of a city, township, or village may, by resolution, provide that at an election at which the ballots are counted and ...
• Precinct Election Inspectors; Oath Of Office - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.680
  Each precinct election inspector shall, before entering upon the discharge of his duties, take and subscribe the following constitutional oath of office, which oath ...
• Repealed. 1980, Act 188, Imd. Eff. July 3, 1980 - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.681
  Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to right of precinct election inspectors to vote.Popular Name: Election Code ...
• Election Officials; Compensation - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.682
  Any person employed as an inspector of election, or in any other official capacity at any election, primary election, or on any board of ...
• Election Inspectors; Instruction, Compensation, Vacancies - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.683
  Each county clerk prior to each primary and election shall, by some reliable means, notify the clerk of each township and city in the ...
• Vignette; Preparation, Adoption, Size; Notice Of Change; Provision Of Cuts - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.684
  The state central committee of each political party in this state shall prepare and adopt a vignette, to be printed at the top of ...
• Printing Name Of Candidate Of New Political Party On Ballot; Certificate; Petition To Form New Political Party; Disqualification And Requalification Of Party; Party Subject To S 168.686a; Prohibited Conduct - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.685
  (2) After the date on which a petition is filed, the secretary of state shall not accept additional petition sheets for that petition. The validity ...
• State Convention; Canvass Of Returns; Certification Of Nominees; Presidential And Vice-Presidential Candidates - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.686
  Within 24 hours after the conclusion of the state convention before a general election, the state central committee of each political party shall canvass ...
• Nomination By Caucus Or Convention Where No Candidate Polls 5% Of Vote Cast For Candidates For Secretary Of State - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.686a
  (1) If a political party entitled to a position on the ballot failed to have at least 1 candidate who polled at least 5% of ...
• Certification Of Nominations By Board Of Canvassers - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.687
  The board of canvassers, whose duty it is to determine who are nominated for public office at any official primary election, shall forthwith, upon ...
• Certificates Of Nomination; Delivery - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.688
  All certificates of nomination required to be made to the board of election commissioners of any county shall be delivered to the county clerk, ...
• Official Ballots; Preparation, Printing - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.689
  The board of election commissioners of each county shall prepare the official ballots for use at any state, district or county election held therein, ...
• Official Ballots; Delivery To Township, Village And City Clerks; Duties Of Township And Municipal Election Boards - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.690
  The township, city, or village board of election commissioners for each jurisdiction conducting the election shall have the ballots required for a regular or ...
• Official Ballots; Names Of Candidates; Identification Numeral; Compliance - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.691
  (1) Each board of election commissioners shall have printed on the ballot, or on ballot labels or slips to be placed on a voting machine, ...
• Nomination By More Than 1 Party; Choice; Nomination For More Than 1 Office - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.692
  Any person nominated at a primary election by more than 1 political party, or certified as a nominee by more than 1 political party, ...
• Qualifying Petition Not To Be Filed By Certain Persons - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.692a
  A person who files a partisan nominating petition or filing fee as a candidate of a political party, or who is nominated by a ...
• Nomination By More Than 1 Party Or For More Than 1 Office; Failure To Make Choice; Procedure - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.693
  Any person nominated at a primary or certified as a candidate by more than 1 political party for the same office, or for more ...
• Applicability Of Certain Sections - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.694
  All the provisions of sections 691, 692, 693 and 695 of this act shall also apply to all city, village and township elections held ...
• Ineligibility Of Candidate At Subsequent Election - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.695
  No person whose name was printed or placed on the primary ballots or voting machines as a candidate for nomination on the primary ballots ...
• Printing Name Of Candidate For Federal, State, District, County, And Township Offices On 1 Ballot; Separate Column; Filing Request For Clarifying Designation Of Same Or Similar Surnames; Notice Of Determination; Appeal; Printing Occupation, Date Of Birth, Or Residence Of Candidate; Incumbency Designation; Guidelines - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.696
  (1) The board of election commissioners in each county shall have the name of each candidate for federal, state, district, county, and township offices at ...
• General November Election; Order Of Placing Offices On Ballot - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.697
  At the general November election, the names of the several offices to be voted for shall be placed on the ballot substantially in the ...
• Repealed. 1955, Act 271, Imd. Eff. June 30, 1955;--1955, Act 283, Imd. Eff. July 19, 1955 - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.698
  Compiler's Notes: The repealed section provided for a separate presidential ballot.Popular Name: Election Code ...
• Nonpartisan Offices; Placement On Separate Portion Of Ballot; Order Of Listing Offices - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.699
  History: 1954, Act 116, Eff. June 1, 1955 ;-- Am. 1963, 2nd Ex. Sess., Act 56, Eff. Mar. 24, 1964 ;-- Am. 2004, Act ...
• Repealed. 1963, 2nd Ex. Sess., Act 56, Eff. Mar. 24, 1964 - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.700
  Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to placement of names on ballot at biennial spring election.Popular Name: Election Code ...
• Repealed. 1963, 2nd Ex. Sess., Act 56, Eff. Mar. 24, 1964 - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.701
  Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to placement of names on ballot at biennial spring election.Popular Name: Election Code ...
• Official Ballots; Placing Of Name To Fill Vacancy - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.702
  The name of a candidate to fill a vacancy in any office shall be placed in the appropriate place on the ballot, regard being ...
• Official Ballots; Position Of Parties - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.703
  The ticket of the party having the greatest number of votes in the state at the last election in which a secretary of state ...
• Repealed. 1988, Act 116, Imd. Eff. May 2, 1988 - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.703a
  Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to listing of candidates and incumbents on official ballots.Popular Name: Election Code ...
• Official Ballots; Size Of Voting Squares Or Circles - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.704
  Every square which is printed on any ballot and which is intended as a place for an elector to mark his choice shall be ...
• Official Ballots; Paper, Printing, Numbering, Color Of Paper - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.705
  The ballots of each kind shall be of uniform size and printed in black ink on white paper of a grade equal to 50-pound ...
• Official Ballot; Plan; Instructions - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.706
  OFFICIAL BALLOT County of ................ Date ............... INSTRUCTIONS - To vote a straight party ticket make a cross (X) or check mark (/) in ...
• Referendum On Proposed Constitutional Amendment Or Question; Form Of Ballot; Certification; City Ordinance Submitted To Electors - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.707
  (1) If a proposed constitutional amendment or other proposition is to be submitted to the electors of this state for popular vote, the secretary of ...
• Proposed Constitutional Amendment Or Question; Statement Of Purpose, Publication - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.708
  The secretary of state shall duly prepare a concise statement setting forth the nature of any such proposed amendment or other proposition and shall ...
• Proposed Constitutional Amendment Or Question; Statement Of Purpose, Copies To Voting Precincts, Posting - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.709
  The secretary of state shall also furnish the several county clerks in the state at least 2 copies of each such statement on paper ...
• Proposed Constitutional Amendment Or Question; Proof Copies Of Ballots, Filing, Public Inspection - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.710
  The county board of election commissioners shall place on file at the office of the county clerk, at least 15 days prior to any ...
• Filing And Mailing Proof Copies Of Ballots; Affidavit; Certification; Correction And Printing Of Ballots; Forwarding Copy To Secretary Of State - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.711
  At the time of filing the proof copy of the ballot at the office of the county clerk, the county board of election commissioners ...
• Official Ballots; Omissions Or Errors; Correction By Pasters - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.712
  In case the name of any candidate regularly certified to said board of election commissioners shall have been omitted from such ballots, or in ...
• Delivery Of Ballots And Supplies To County Clerk - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.713
  The county board of election commissioners shall cause the ballots required for any regular or special election or official primary election in the county, ...
• Delivery Of Ballots And Supplies To Township And City Clerks - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.714
  (1) The county clerk of each county, at the earliest possible time and at least 45 days before the general November election and the preceding ...
• Absent Voters' And Other Ballots; Duties Of Township And City Clerks, Delivery To Voting Precinct Boards Of Election Inspectors - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.715
  It shall be the duty of county, city and township clerks to keep safeguarded all official ballots for absent voters' use. The said township ...
• Absent Voters' And Other Ballots; Wrapping, Sealing - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.716
  The ballots of each kind for each election precinct shall be wrapped and secured in 2 separate packages. Each package shall be securely sealed ...
• Absent Voters' Ballots; Numbering, Packaging, Marking - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.717
  At least 3% of the total number of ballots of each kind to which each precinct is entitled, together with such additional number as ...
• Absent Voters' Ballots Where Voting Machines Used Exclusively; Form, Contents, Discontinuance - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.717a
  (1) Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, in cities, villages or townships where voting machines are used exclusively, the absent voter ballots for ...
• Official Ballots; Printer, Acts Prohibited; Instruction Ballots, Printing - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.718
  It shall not be lawful for the printer of official ballots for use at any election, or any other person, to give or deliver ...
• City, Township And Village Election Commissions; Duties; Party Committees, Duties; Proof Copy Of Ballot, Public Inspection - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.719
  The election commission of each city, township and village shall perform such duties relative to the preparation, printing and delivery of ballots as are ...
• Polls; Times Of Opening And Closing - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.720
  On the day of any election, the polls shall be opened at 7 o'clock in the forenoon, and shall be continuously open until 8 ...
• Polls; Opening And Closing Governed By Central Standard Time - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.721
  Unless otherwise specified, the hours for the opening and closing of polls and for the conducting of elections shall be governed by eastern standard ...
• Polls; Announcement Of Opening And Closing - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.722
  The chairman or an inspector designated by him shall announce to those present at the polling places, the opening of the polls and the ...
• Ballot Boxes; Examination, Locking - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.723
  Before opening the polls, each ballot box to be used at the election shall be examined by the board of inspectors of election and ...
• Ballots; Opening Packages; Distribution Of Pencils; Unused Absent Voters' Ballots - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.724
  At the opening of the polls, after the organization of and in the presence of the board of inspectors, 1 of the inspectors shall ...
• Repealed. 1955, Act 271, Imd. Eff. June 30, 1955;--1955, Act 283, Imd. Eff. July 19, 1955 - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.725
  Compiler's Notes: The repealed section provided for manner of initialing ballots.Popular Name: Election Code ...
• Ballots; Delivery To Elector - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.726
  No ballots shall be delivered to an elector by any person other than 1 of the inspectors of election and only within the polling ...
• Challenge; Duty Of Election Inspector; Indiscriminate Challenge; Penalty - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.727
  (1) An election inspector shall challenge an applicant applying for a ballot if the inspector knows or has good reason to suspect that the applicant ...
• Challenges; Disposition - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.728
  If at the time a person proposing to vote is challenged, there are several persons awaiting their turn to vote, said challenged person shall ...
• Challenges; Oath, Questions As To Qualifications; False Statements, Penalty - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.729
  If any person attempting to vote shall be challenged as unqualified, he shall be sworn by 1 of the inspectors of election to truthfully ...
• Designation, Qualifications, And Number Of Challengers - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.730
  (1) At an election, a political party or an incorporated organization or organized committee of citizens interested in the adoption or defeat of a ballot ...
• Challengers; Statement Of Appointment By Organization; Contents; Authorization; Appointment Without Authorization; Penalty - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.731
  (1) Not less than 20 and not more than 30 days before an election, an incorporated organization or organized committee of interested citizens other than ...
• Presence Of Challenger In Room Containing Ballot Box; Evidence Of Right To Be Present - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.732
  Authority signed by the recognized chairman or presiding officer of the chief managing committee of any organization or committee of citizens interested in the ...
• Challengers; Space In Polling Place; Rights; Space At Counting Board; Expulsion For Cause; Protection; Threat Or Intimidation - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.733
  (1) The board of election inspectors shall provide space for the challengers within the polling place that enables the challengers to observe the election procedure ...
• Challengers; Preventing Presence, Penalty - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.734
  Any officer or election board who shall prevent the presence of any such challenger as above provided, or shall refuse or fail to provide ...
• Poll Book And Poll List; Contents - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.735
  (1) At each primary and election, election inspectors shall keep 1 poll book and 1 poll list. An election inspector shall enter in the poll ...
• Voting; Ballots, Delivery To Electors By Numbers; Assistance By Election Inspectors - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.736
  When an elector applying to vote shall not be challenged, or, having been challenged, if the answers to questions asked him while under oath ...
• Minor Child In Booth Or Compartment - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.736a
  Notwithstanding any other provision of this act to the contrary, a minor child may accompany an elector in the booth or voting compartment at ...
• Manner Of Marking Ballot - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.737
  The elector shall then go directly into a booth which is unoccupied and indicate in the following manner, with pencil or pen on the ...
• Write-In Vote; Declaration Of Intent To Be Write-In Candidate; Filing; Death Or Disqualification Of Candidate; Write-In Candidate For Precinct Delegate; Forms; Information - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.737a
  (2) If a candidate whose name is printed on the official ballot for the election dies or is otherwise disqualified on or after the Wednesday ...
• Voting; Ballots; Folding; Deposit In Ballot Box; Rejection For Exposure - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.738
  (1) Before leaving the booth or voting compartment, the elector shall fold his or her ballot or each of the ballots so that no part ...
• Voting; Ballots, Deposit In Separate Boxes; Label On Box - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.739
  The ballots containing the names of candidates for federal, state, district and county offices shall be deposited in 1 box, the ballots containing the ...
• Voting; Ballots, Spoiling - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.740
  If any elector inadvertently spoils a ballot, he shall return all of the ballots given him to the board, and said board shall deliver ...
• Voting; Unused And Spoiled Ballots, Preservation - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.741
  The board of inspectors of election shall preserve the unused ballots, together with the ballots which have been spoiled by the electors and in ...
• Voting; Time For Voting Ballot - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.742
  The board of inspectors of election may make such regulations as they deem proper, reasonably limiting the time in which an elector may remain ...
• Voting; Ballots, Return By Elector; Failure, Penalty - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.743
  No elector to whom an official ballot has been delivered shall be permitted to pass without the polling place without either voting such ballot ...
• Prohibited Acts; Violation As Misdemeanor - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.744
  (1) An election inspector or any other person in the polling room or in a compartment connected to the polling room or within 100 feet ...
• Ballot Of Challenged Voter; Endorsement, Rejection - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.745
  Whenever at any election the ballot of any person who has been challenged as an unqualified voter and who has taken the oath provided ...
• Ballot Of Challenged Voter; Endorsement Concealed, Identification Prohibited - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.746
  To prevent the identification of said ballot, except as hereinafter provided for in case of a contested election, the inspectors of election shall cause ...
• Contested Election; Challenged Voters' Ballots, Identification In Court - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.747
  In case of a contested election, on the trial thereof before any court of competent jurisdiction, it shall be competent for either party to ...
• Contested Election; Petition To Determine Qualifications Of Electors - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.748
  After issue joined in any case of contested election, either party to the cause may present a petition to the court before which the ...
• Contested Elections; Challenged Voters' Ballots, Removal Of Slips Concealing Endorsements, Replacement - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.749
  On said trial, the judge presiding thereat and no other person shall remove from all challenged voters' ballots the slips of paper concealing the ...
• Electors; Exemption From Civil Process - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.750
  During the day on which any election or primary election shall be held, pursuant to the provisions of law, no civil process shall be ...
• Assisting Elector In Marking Ballot - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.751
  When at an election an elector shall state that the elector cannot mark his or her ballot, the elector shall be assisted in the ...
• Repealed. 1979, Act 151, Imd. Eff. Nov. 27, 1979 - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.752, 168.753
  Compiler's Notes: The repealed sections pertained to oath of election and to marking ballots for identification.Popular Name: Election Code ...
• Assistance Of Electors; Duties And Restrictions - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.754
  The inspectors upon whom shall fall the duty of assisting a voter shall render such assistance inside the voting booth by showing him how ...
• Repealed. 1979, Act 151, Imd. Eff. Nov. 27, 1979 - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.755
  Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to entering on list the name, address, and disability of elector.Popular Name: Election Code ...
• False Statement As Perjury - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.756
  An elector who shall falsely state that he or she is incapable of marking his or her ballot shall, on conviction, be considered guilty ...
• Unlawful Conduct; Felony - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.757
  Any inspector who shall wilfully assist any elector in any manner contrary to the provisions contained in this section, shall, upon conviction, be guilty ...
• "Absent Voter" Defined; Provisions Inapplicable To Persons Residing Outside Of State; Exceptions - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.758
  (1) For the purposes of this act, "absent voter" means a qualified and registered elector who meets 1 or more of the following requirements: (a) ...
• Absent Voter Ballot For President And Vice-President; Qualifications - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.758a
  (1) A citizen of the United States above the age of 18 years may vote by absent voter ballot for president and vice-president of the ...
• Voting By Persons Confined In Jail Or Prison Prohibited - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.758b
  A person who, in a court of this or another state or in a federal court, has been legally convicted and sentenced for a ...
• Repealed. 2003, Act 302, Eff. Jan. 1, 2005 - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.758c
  Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to certain electors considered absent voters for purposes of community college district special elections.Popular Name: Election Code ...
• Application To Vote Absentee; Time; Manner; Form; Signature Of Applicant; False Statement As Misdemeanor - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.759
  (2) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (1), at anytime during the 75 days before an election, but not later than 2 p.m. of the ...
• Absent Armed Services Or Overseas Voter; Use Of Federal Postcard Application; Duties Of Secretary Of State Relating To Presidential Primary; Application For Absent Voter Ballot; "Armed Services" Defined - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.759a
  (2) Each of the following persons who is a qualified elector of a city, village, or township in this state and who is not a ...
• Emergency Absent Voters' Ballot; Application - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.759b
  Any registered elector may apply for absent voter ballots at any time prior to 4 p.m. on election day if he shall have become ...
• Presidential Primary; Duties Of Secretary Of State - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.759c
  (a) Revise the absent voter ballot application form described in section 759 or provide a separate form to require that a presidential primary elector indicate ...
• Absent Voters; Records, Public Inspection - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.760
  Upon receipt of such properly executed application, as above provided, the city, township or village clerk shall file the same in his office and ...
• Absent Voter Ballots; Mailing Or Delivering To Applicant; Order Of Issuance; Numbering; Return Envelope; Form; Statement; False Statement As Misdemeanor Or Felony - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.761
  (2) The qualified voter file shall be used to determine the genuineness of a signature on an application for an absent voter ballot. Signature comparisons ...
• Absent Voters' Ballots; Precinct Delegate Ballots - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.761a
  In cities or townships which have established absent voter ballot counting boards, when precinct delegates are to be elected, the clerk, when forwarding absent ...
• Absent Voters' Ballots; Procedure When No Application - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.762
  If from any precinct the said township, village or city clerk shall not receive any application for absent voter ballots, he shall deliver the ...
• Repealed. 1956, Act 37, Imd. Eff. Mar. 28, 1956 - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.763
  Compiler's Notes: The repealed section imposed duty upon clerk to initial 3 additional absentee ballots before delivery to board of inspectors.Popular Name: Election Code ...
• Repealed. 1995, Act 261, Eff. Mar. 28, 1996 - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.764
  Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to instructions for absent voter ballots.Popular Name: Election Code ...
• Instructions For Absent Voters - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.764a
  The following instructions for an absent voter shall be included with each ballot or set of ballots furnished an absent voter: INSTRUCTIONS FOR ABSENT ...
• Delivery And Acceptance Of Absent Voter Ballots; Appointment, Oath, Credentials, And Duties Of Assistants; Collection Of Absent Voter Ballots; Prohibition; Noncompliance - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.764b
  (1) An absent voter ballot shall be delivered to the clerk only as authorized in the instructions for an absent voter provided in section 764a. ...
• Absent Voter Ballots; Safekeeping By Clerk; Public Inspection Of Applications And Lists; Delivery To Board Of Election Inspectors; Voter Ballot Received After Polls Closed; Information To Be Posted By Clerk - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.765
  (1) A clerk who receives an absent voter ballot return envelope containing the marked ballots of an absent voter shall not open that envelope before ...
• Absent Voters' Ballots; Verification By Election Inspectors - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.766
  (2) The qualified voter file shall be used to determine the genuineness of a signature on an envelope containing an absent voter ballot. Signature comparisons ...
• Absent Voters' Ballots; Illegal Vote; Rejection Of Ballot; Marking; Preservation - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.767
  History: 1954, Act 116, Eff. June 1, 1955 ;-- Am. 1958, Act 192, Eff. Sept. 13, 1958 ;-- Am. 2005, Act 71, Imd. Eff. ...
• Absent Voters' Ballots; Legal Vote; Deposit Of Ballot In Box, Record - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.768
  If upon such examination of the envelope containing an absent voter's ballot or ballots, the board of inspectors of election shall determine that such ...
• Absent Voter Ballots; Voting In Person; Return Of Ballot; Voting In Person And Absent Voter Ballot As Felony; Report - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.769
  (1) An absent voter may vote in person within his or her precinct at an election, notwithstanding that he or she applies for an absent ...
• Use Of Voting Machines By Absentee Voters; Ballot Format; Election Inspectors; Locking And Sealing Voting Machine; Record; Poll List; Recording Of Votes; Notice; Challenger - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.769a
  (1) In a city or township using voting machines the city or township election commission may provide that an absent voter who appears at the ...
• Voting Machines Authorized; Contracts Between Governing Bodies As To Use - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.770
  (1) Unless the secretary of state implements the uniform voting system in a precinct, at all elections held in this state, ballots or votes may ...
• Voting Device; Authorization Of Use By Secretary Of State; Petition; Rules As To Election Procedures - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.770a
  Until the secretary of state implements the uniform voting system, the secretary of state may permit the use of any type of voting device ...
• Voting Machines; Purchase - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.771
  Until notified by the secretary of state under section 37, a county board of commissioners, the legislative body of an incorporated city or village, ...
• Voting Machines; Construction And Operation - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.772
  A voting machine to be purchased as provided in section 771 of this act must be so constructed as to provide facilities for voting ...
• Voting Machines Or Uniform Voting System; Maintenance; Custody - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.773
  (1) A county board of commissioners, the legislative body of a city or village, or the township board of a township adopting a voting machine ...
• Voting Machines; Contracts For Purchase, Terms - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.774
  The board of supervisors of any county, the legislative body of any city or village, or the township board of any township, on the ...
• Voting Machines; Ballot Labels, Printing, Order Of Names; Amendments Or Questions; Vignettes; Printed Ballots - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.775
  All ballot labels shall be printed in black ink on clear white material or amendments, propositions and questions may be printed on red tinted ...
• Voting Machines; Supplies And Equipment; Keys, Delivery And Return - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.776
  Not to exceed 3 additional sets of ballot labels shall be provided for each polling place for each election for use on the voting ...
• Voting Machines; Model, Instructions - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.777
  A model representing a portion of the face of the machine and containing fictitious names must be delivered to each board of election inspectors ...
• Voting Machines; Control; Clerk And Assistants As Officers Of Election; Compensation; Exception; Number Of Assistants; Preparation Of Machines; Inspection; Certification; Lighting; Delivery Of Machines; Police Protection; Supervision Of Machines - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.778
  The clerk of a city, village, or township in which voting machines are used shall have complete control of the machines. However, if the ...
• Election Inspectors; Qualifications As To Voting Machines - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.779
  No inspector of election shall serve in any election at which a voting machine is used unless he shall have received instruction as provided ...
• Repealed. 1955, Act 271, Imd. Eff. June 30, 1955;--1955, Act 283, Imd. Eff. July 19, 1955 - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.780
  Compiler's Notes: The repealed section dispensed with all clerks and gatekeepers in any city, village or township where voting machines were used.Popular Name: Election ...
• Election Inspectors And Poll Clerks; Opening Of Polls, Examination Of Machine Seals And Counter, Delivery Of Keys, Other Duties - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.781
  The inspectors of election and poll clerks, if any, of each district shall meet at the polling place therein, at least 1/2 hour before ...
• Repealed. 1966, Act 62, Imd. Eff. June 9, 1966 - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.782
  Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to irregular and emergency ballots.Popular Name: Election Code ...
• Voting Machines; Voting For More Write-In Candidates Than Space On Machine, Procedure - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.782a
  If any voter wishes to vote for more write-in candidates than there are spaces upon the voting machine or for any person whose name ...
• Voting Machines; Use Of Emergency Ballots When No Reserve Machine Available - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.782b
  If there is no reserve machine available, emergency ballots may also be provided by the board of election commissioners of the county, having suitable ...
• Voting Machines; Challenged Voter, Procedure - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.783
  When the right of any person offering to vote is challenged and his answers under oath shall show him to possess the qualifications to ...
• Voting Machines; Irregular Ballots, Unlawful Use - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.784
  With the exception of persons not nominated or for a combination of names that cannot be voted with the machine and except for voting ...
• Voting Machines; Location - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.785
  The exterior of the voting machine and every part of the polling place shall be in plain view of the election officers and the ...
• Voting Machines; Voting; Secrecy; Time Limit - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.786
  Only 1 voter at a time shall be permitted to pass within the guard rail to vote. The operating of the voting machine by ...
• Voting Machines; Keyboard Concealed - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.787
  The front of the voting machine shall be in full view of the inspectors and bystanders at all times during the election, and the ...
• Voting Machines; Locking - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.788
  An inspector of election shall attend to the locking and unlocking of the machine and it shall be his duty to prevent said machine ...
• Voting Machines; Election Inspectors, Instructions To Voter, Assistance To Incapacitated Voter - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.789
  In case any elector, after entering the voting machine booth, shall ask for further instructions concerning the manner of voting, 2 inspectors shall give ...
• Voting Machines; Defacing, Altering Or Injuring Machine Or Labels - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.790
  No voter or other person shall deface, alter or injure the voting machine or change position of the ballot labels thereon. It shall be ...
• Voting Machines; Sealing Against Voting; Reading And Announcement Of Vote; Absent Voters' Ballots; Legality; Count And Tally; Completion Of Returns; Availability; Sealing And Locking Machine - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.791
  As soon as the polls of election are officially closed and the last voter has voted, the inspectors of election shall seal the operating ...
• Printer Type Voting Machines; Definition, Operation - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.791a
  "Printer type voting machine" as used in this act means a voting machine which prints the reading upon each of the respective candidate and ...
• Voting Machines; Discrepancy In Return; Investigation, Re-Canvass Procedure, Petition - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.792
  Whenever it shall appear that there is a discrepancy in the returns of any election district, the board of canvassers of the county, if ...
• Absent Voter Counting Boards - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.792a
  (2) The board of election commissioners shall establish the absent voter counting boards. The board of election commissioners shall determine the number of absent voter ...
• Repealed. 1983, Act 181, Imd. Eff. Oct. 25, 1983 - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.792b
  Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to inapplicability of § 168.792a in presidential primary elections.Popular Name: Election Code ...
• Voting Machines; Inspectors' Statement Forms - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.793
  The proper board of election commissioners shall furnish the necessary inspectors' statement of returns sheets and the certificates and envelopes suitable to the machine ...
• Definitions Used In SS 168.794 To 168.799a - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.794
  As used in sections 794 to 799a: (a) "Audit trail" means a record of the votes cast by each voter that can be printed, ...
• Electronic Voting System; Authorization; Acquisition; Abandonment; Use; Accuracy Test; Applicability Of Subsections (1) And (2) - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.794a
  (1) Subject to this section, the board of commissioners of a county, the legislative body of a city or village, the township board of a ...
• Electronic Voting System; Manner Of Payment - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.794b
  The board of commissioners of a county, the legislative body of a city or village, the township board of a township, or the school ...
• Applicability And Construction Of Provisions; Rules - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.794c
  The provisions of sections 794 to 799a control with respect to elections where electronic voting systems are used, and shall be liberally construed so ...
• Electronic Voting System; Requirements; Method For Rendering Electronic Tabulating Equipment Inoperable; Equipping Each Polling Place With Accessible Voting Device - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.795
  (1) An electronic voting system acquired or used under sections 794 to 799a shall meet all of the following requirements: (a) Provide for voting in ...
• Electronic Voting System; Approval By Board Of State Canvassers; Conditions; Approval Of Improvement Or Change; Inapplicability Of Subsection (1); Intent To Purchase Statement; Instruction In Operation And Use; Disapproval - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.795a
  (1) An electronic voting system shall not be used in an election unless it is approved by the board of state canvassers as meeting the ...
• Printing Or Displaying Ballot Labels, Questions, Office Titles, And Names Of Candidates; Columns, Pages, And Directional Signs; Ballot Stub - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.795b
  (1) Ballot labels shall be printed or displayed in plain, clear, black type on white surface. Questions may be printed or displayed on red tinted ...
• Indicating Different Parts Of Ballot On Ballot Label; Placement Of Parts; 2 Or More Elections On Same Day; Partisan Elections; Voting Split Or Mixed Ticket - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.795c
  The different parts of the ballot, such as partisan, nonpartisan, and questions, shall be prominently indicated on the ballot label, and, if practicable, each ...
• Sample Ballots - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.796
  Sample ballots, which shall be facsimile copies of the official ballot or ballot labels, shall be provided as required by law. At least 2 ...
• Electronic Voting System; Preparation For Election; Equipment And Supplies; Voting Stations - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.796a
  (1) Before an election at which an electronic voting system is used, the board of election commissioners of the county, city, village, township, or school ...
• Repealed. 1990, Act 109, Imd. Eff. June 18, 1990 - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.796b
  Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to instruction of election inspectors.Popular Name: Election Code ...
• Inspectors Of Election; Duties; Certification Of Equipment Operation - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.797
  Not less than 30 minutes before the opening of the polls, the inspectors of election shall arrive at the polling place and prepare the ...
• Instruction In Method Of Voting On Electronic Voting System; Use Of Ballot Processed Through Electronic Tabulating Equipment; Procedure; Detached Stub; Spoiled Ballot; Processing Of Challenged Voter Ballot; Removal Of Ballot - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.797a
  (1) Before entering the voting station, each elector shall be offered instruction in the proper method of voting on the electronic voting system. If the ...
• Rules - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.797b
  The secretary of state shall promulgate rules pursuant to the administrative procedures act of 1969, Act No. 306 of the Public Acts of 1969, ...
• Computer Program; Disposition And Use Of Source Code - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.797c
  A person or company providing a computer program that examines, counts, tabulates, and prints results of the votes cast by a voter on an ...
• Testing Of Electronic Tabulating Equipment; Notice; Method; Sealing Programs, Test Materials, And Ballots; Rules; Sealing Memory Device - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.798
  (1) Before beginning the count of ballots, the board of election commissioners shall test the electronic tabulating equipment to determine if the electronic tabulating equipment ...
• Separate Counting Center; Direction And Conduct Of Proceedings; Method - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.798a
  If a separate counting center is used, all proceedings shall be under the direction of the clerk or authorized assistants. The proceedings shall be ...
• Electronic Tabulating Equipment; Unofficial And Official Returns; Manual Count - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.798b
  Before the conduct of the official count, the clerk may conduct an unofficial count in order to provide early unofficial returns to the public. ...
• Casting Absentee Votes On Paper Ballots Or Ballot Cards; Count; Recording; Voting And Processing Absent Voters' Ballots; Inspection Of Rejected Ballot - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.798c
  (1) Absentee votes may be cast on paper ballots or ballot cards or both. Absent voter ballots may be counted in the various voting precincts ...
• Injuring, Altering, Or Defacing Voting Device, Ballot, Or Other Equipment; Interference With Correct Operation Of Equipment; Enforcement; Examination - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.799
  A person shall not willfully injure any voting device, ballot, or other record or equipment or interfere or attempt to interfere with its correct ...
• Recounting Punched, Marked, Or Stamped Ballot; Procedure; Stray Marks; Releasing Sealed Materials - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.799a
  (1) This section governs the recounting of a ballot on which a voter has made a selection by means of a punch, mark, or stamp. ...
• Canvass Of Votes By Precinct Inspectors; Public Access - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.801
  Immediately on closing the polls, the board of inspectors of election in each precinct shall proceed to canvass the vote. Such canvass shall commence ...
• Excess Ballots; Disposition - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.802
  When the board is ready to proceed with the counting of any kind of ballots, the box containing such ballots shall be opened and ...
• Counting And Recounting Of Votes; Intent Of Voter; Stray Marks; Instructions Issued By Secretary Of State - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.803
  (1) Except as otherwise provided in this act, the following rules govern the counting and recounting of votes: (a) If it is clearly evident from ...
• Canvass; Tallying - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.804
  In the canvass of votes cast for candidates for public office, the board shall first select and count the straight tickets and shall cause ...
• Ballots; Packaging; Statement; Placement In Ballot Box; Seal; Delivery - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.805
  (1) After the ballots are counted as provided in this chapter, the board of election inspectors shall securely tie the ballots in packages or rolls, ...
• Duplicate Statements Of Returns; Contents, Certificate Of Accuracy - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.806
  The inspectors shall then prepare duplicate statements of the returns showing the whole number of votes cast for all offices voted for which are ...
• Seal; Procedures - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.806a
  Notwithstanding any other provision of this act to the contrary, when the board of election inspectors is required to seal a ballot box, voting ...
• Election Results; Availability - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.807
  Immediately after the canvass has been completed, the result, stating the total number of votes received by each person voted for in said precinct ...
• Statement Of Returns; Failure To Sign Certificate, Falsification, Penalty - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.808
  Any member of the board of inspectors who fails to sign said certificate shall, upon conviction thereof, be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor. Should ...
• Election Returns And Records; Delivery; Unofficial Tabulation - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.809
  (1) The board of election inspectors shall seal 1 of the statement of returns and 1 of the tally sheets or the combined tally return ...
• Poll List; Delivery To Clerk - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.810
  One of the poll lists shall be delivered to the clerk of the township or city, as the case may be, and shall be ...
• Security Of Election Materials - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.810a
  (1) Upon request of the county clerk, a member of the board of county canvassers, or the county chair of a major political party, a ...
• Election Returns And Records; Preservation, Destruction, Time - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.811
  All election returns, including poll lists, statements, tally sheets, absent voters' applications, absent voters' return envelopes bearing the statement required by section 761, absent ...
• Sending Election Results To Secretary Of State; Obtaining Election Results - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.812
  At the time the county canvass is forwarded a county clerk shall send to the secretary of state the results of the election in ...
• Provisional Ballot; Tabulation; Report - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.813
  (1) Within 6 days after the election, for each provisional ballot that was placed in a provisional ballot return envelope, the city or township clerk ...
• Meeting Of Board Of County Canvassers; Place; Time - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.821
  (1) The board of county canvassers shall meet at the office of the county clerk at 1 p.m. on the day after the day of ...
• Board Of County Canvassers; Canvass Of Returns, Conclusion - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.822
  (1) The board shall then proceed without delay to canvass the returns of votes cast for all candidates for offices voted for and all questions ...
• Board Of County Canvassers; Power To Summon And Open Ballot Boxes; Correction Of Errors; Summoning Of Election Inspectors - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.823
  If it is found, upon the convening of the board of canvassers, that the returns from any of the boards of election inspectors of ...
• Board Of County Canvassers; Statement Of Votes; Preparation; Seal - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.824
  (1) Upon completion of the canvass under section 822, the board of county canvassers shall prepare a statement in detail of the number of votes ...
• Statements Of Votes; Contents, Certification, Filing - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.825
  In said statements, the whole number of votes given for each office, the names of the candidates and the number of votes given to ...
• Determination And Declaration Of Election Results; Preparation, Delivery, And Filing Of Certificate Of Determination; Publication Of Statement Of Votes; Certified Certificate Of Election - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.826
  (1) Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, the board of county canvassers shall determine and declare the result of the election for county and ...
• Certificate Of Determination To Secretary Of State - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.827
  The county clerk of each county which alone constitutes 1 or more senatorial or representative districts shall, upon suitable blank forms furnished by the ...
• Statements Of Votes; Certified Copy To Secretary Of State - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.828
  The clerk of the board of county canvassers forthwith, and in no case later than 24 hours after the completion of the canvass, upon ...
• County Provisional Ballot Report - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.829
  (1) The board of county canvassers shall include the results of the tabulated provisional ballots in the canvass of the election following procedures prescribed by ...
• County Canvassers And County Clerk; Compensation - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.830
  Each county canvasser and county clerk shall receive such reasonable compensation for services performed pursuant to the provisions of this act as shall be ...
• Defect Or Mechanical Malfunction In Election Equipment Or Material; Inability Of Elector To Cast Valid Vote; Petition For Special Election - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.831
  If an elector cannot cast a valid vote at an election for the candidate of that elector's choice or for or against a ballot ...
• Defect Or Mechanical Malfunction Described In S 168.831; Aggrieved Candidate Or Elector; Filing Petition For Special Election - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.832
  A candidate aggrieved by a defect or mechanical malfunction as described in section 831 or a registered elector, whose name appears in a poll ...
• Petition For Special Election; Requirements - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.833
  A petition filed under section 832 shall meet all of the following requirements: (a) Be typed or printed. (b) Allege the facts that made ...
• Repealed. 1990, Act 95, Imd. Eff. June 6, 1990 - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.834
  Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to service of petition for special election.Popular Name: Election Code ...
• Petition For Special Election; Qualification; Meeting Of Board Of Canvassers; Notice Of Time And Place - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.835
  The secretary or clerk of the board of canvassers shall determine if a petition meets the requirements of section 833. If a petition is ...
• Ordering Special Election In Precinct Affected By Defect Or Mechanical Malfunction; Conditions; Effect Of Votes In Excess Of Electors - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.836
  (1) The board of canvassers shall order a special election for the office of the petitioning candidate or the ballot question only in each precinct ...
• Special Election To Be Conducted By Mail; Sending Ballot To Each Elector; Time Limitation; Request From Board Of Canvassers; Time For Returning Ballot - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.837
  (1) A special election ordered under section 836 shall be conducted by mail. Not later than 5 days after the order, the city or township ...
• Counting And Reporting Ballots; Manner; Count To Include Number Of Votes Cast By Absent Voters - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.838
  Ballots returned under section 837 shall be counted and reported in the same manner provided in this act for the counting and reporting of ...
• Candidate Not Required To Petition For Recount; Special Election Not Subject To Recount - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.839
  (1) A candidate who petitions for a special election under section 832 is not required to petition for a recount. (2) A special election held ...
• Board Of State Canvassers; Duties - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.841
  (1) The board of state canvassers shall canvass the returns and determine the result of all elections for electors of president and vice-president of the ...
• Board Of State Canvassers; Meeting; Time And Place, Notice, Adjournment; Expedited Canvass Of Returns - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.842
  (1) The board of state canvassers, for the purpose of canvassing the returns and ascertaining and determining the result of an election, shall meet at ...
• Statements Of Votes; Filing And Preservation By Secretary Of State; Certified Copies - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.843
  The secretary of state, on the receipt of the certified copies of the statements of votes given in the several counties directed by law ...
• Statements Of Votes; Examination, Preparation Of Statement Of Totals By Board Of State Canvassers - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.844
  The board of state canvassers shall examine the statements received by the secretary of state of the votes cast in the several counties and ...
• Certifying Correctness Of Statement; Certificate Of Determination; Certificate Of Election; Declaration Of Vacancy; Publication Of Constitutional Amendment - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.845
  The members of the board of state canvassers shall certify as to the correctness of the statement provided for in section 844 and subscribe ...
• Board Of State Canvassers; Tie Vote, Certification To Legislature, Determination - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.846
  In case 2 or more persons have an equal and the highest number of votes for any office, as canvassed by the board of ...
• Release Of Ballots, Ballot Boxes, Voting Machines, And Equipment - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.847
  The secretary of state may authorize the release of all ballots, ballot boxes, voting machines, and equipment after 10 days following certification of an ...
• Postelection Statement; Violation As Misdemeanor; False Statement As Perjury - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.848
  (1) Each elected candidate subject to the Michigan campaign finance act, 1976 PA 388, MCL 169.201 to 169.282, and whose candidate committee received or expended ...
• Tie Vote; Determination Of Election By Lot, Procedure; Drawing For State Legislature - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.851
  If it shall appear on the canvass of the votes polled at any election canvassed by the board of county canvassers that 2 or ...
• Procedure When No Provision For Determination Of Tie Vote, Right To Recount - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.852
  In case it shall appear that 2 or more persons have an equal number of votes for the same office for which but 1 ...
• Fraudulent Or Illegal Voting, Or Tampering With Ballots Or Ballot Boxes; Remedy By Quo Warranto - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.861
  For fraudulent or illegal voting, or tampering with the ballots or ballot boxes before a recount by the board of county canvassers, the remedy ...
• Fraud Or Mistake In Canvass Or Returns Of Votes; Recount Petition By Candidate - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.862
  A candidate for office who believes he or she is aggrieved on account of fraud or mistake in the canvass or returns of the ...
• Fraud Or Error As To Proposed Charter Amendment Or Other Ballot Question; Recount Petition By Elector - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.863
  A qualified and registered elector voting in a city, township, or village election who believes there has been fraud or error committed by the ...
• Repealed. 1996, Act 261, Eff. Mar. 28, 1996 - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.864
  Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to conducting recount in primary election.Popular Name: Election Code ...
• Recount Petition; Contents - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.865
  Such petition shall be sworn to and shall set forth as near as may be the nature of the mistakes or frauds complained of ...
• Recount Petition; Filing, Deadline; Copy, Filing - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.866
  Such petitions for recount, be such for an office or proposition, other than those filed with the state board of canvassers, shall be filed ...
• Recount Petition; Deposit; Refund; Disposition Of Sum Deposited - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.867
  The candidate or elector filing a recount petition with the clerk of the correct board of canvassers shall at the same time deposit with ...
• Recount Petition; Notice To Opposing Candidates; Counter Petition; Objections To Recount Petition; Hearing; Ruling; Failure To Give Notice To Opposing Candidate - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.868
  (1) If a candidate has filed a recount petition and made the deposit under sections 862 and 866, the clerk of the board of canvassers ...
• Recount Petition; Investigation, Delay; Expenses Of Local Recount - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.869
  Upon the filing of a petition for recount, and the giving of notice, if notice is required to be given, the board of county ...
• Board Of Canvassers; Investigation Of Recount - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.870
  For the purpose of such investigation, the clerk, if no meeting be already appointed, shall call a meeting of such board of canvassers and ...
• Recount; Counting Of Paper Ballots; Use Of Electronic Voting System; Use Of Voting Machines; Recount Of Absent Voter Ballots; Ballots Ineligible For Recount; Procedures For Conduct Of Recount; Use Of Computer; Testing Software Application - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.871
  (1) In a precinct using paper ballots, the board of canvassers conducting a recount pursuant to this chapter shall conduct the recount, subject to all ...
• Challenge Raised By Candidate Or Elector; Resolution; Petition Disagreeing With Resolution; Notice; Hearing; Ruling - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.871a
  If a proper challenge is raised by a candidate or an elector interested in a ballot question during a recount being conducted by the ...
• Board Of Canvassers; Investigation, Report To Prosecutor And Circuit Judge - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.872
  Whenever a petition has been filed for a recount by any person conceiving himself aggrieved on account of any fraud, wrongdoing or violation of ...
• Recount; Misconduct Of Employees, Felony - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.873
  Any officer, assistant, clerk or employee engaged in the conduct of a recount who shall wilfully commit any act which shall interfere with a ...
• Recount; Return Of Ballots; Manner Of Counting Votes - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.874
  (1) Pursuant to this chapter, the board of canvassers conducting the recount shall reject all previous returns from the precincts, townships, or wards, except the ...
• Recount; Completion - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.875
  All recounts shall be completed for a primary election not later than the twentieth day and for any other election not later than the ...
• Recount; Returns By Board Of Canvassers, Withdrawal Of Petition; Final Report Open To Public Inspection - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.876
  The returns made by the said board of canvassers upon recount shall be deemed to be correct, anything in the previous returns from such ...
• Review Of Apparent Error By Certiorari - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.877
  Any candidate for a county, city, ward, township or village office not receiving a certificate of election, or any qualified and registered elector voting ...
• Construction Of Sections; Action Against Board Of State Canvassers By Mandamus - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.878
  Nothing in the following sections of this chapter contained shall be construed to repeal any action or remedy which may now exist by reference ...
• Petition For Recount; Requirements; Petition By State Political Party Chairperson; Recount And Preservation Of Ballots; Report; Authority Of Legislature - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.879
  (1) A candidate voted for at a primary or election for an office may petition for a recount of the votes if all of the ...
• Section 168.879 Inapplicable To Presidential Primary Election - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.879a
  Section 879 does not apply to a presidential primary election. History: Add. 1988, Act 275, Eff. Sept. 1, 1988 Popular Name: Election Code ...
• Recount Of Votes; Petition By Elector On Constitutional Amendment Or Question, Deadline, Contents - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.880
  Any elector in this state who believes that there has been fraud or error committed by the inspectors of election in the return made ...
• Recount Of Votes; Grounds; Notice To Candidates; Elections Involving Propositions Procedures - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.880a
  (1) A recount of all precincts in the state shall be conducted at any time a statewide primary or election shall be certified by the ...
• Recount Petition; Deposit; Refund; Disposition Of Sum Deposited - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.881
  (1) A person filing a recount petition pursuant to section 879 or 880 shall file the petition with the state bureau of elections. At the ...
• Notice Of Recount Petition; Filing Counter Petition; Refund Of Deposit Money; Filing Objections To Recount Petition; Notice; Hearing; Ruling - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.882
  (1) If a candidate has filed a recount petition and paid the deposit under sections 879 and 881, the secretary of state shall give notice ...
• Recount Petition; Notice To County Clerk; Preservation Of Ballots; Investigation And Recount By State Canvassers - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.883
  The secretary of state, upon receipt of any such petition for recount, shall immediately notify the county clerk of each county in which are ...
• Boards Of County Canvassers; Clerks And Assistants For Conduct Of Recount - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.884
  The boards of county canvassers shall employ such assistants and clerks as shall be deemed necessary for the conduct of any such recount. History: ...
• Boards Of State And County Canvassers; Right To Subpoena Witnesses; Noncompliance, Penalty - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.885
  The board of state canvassers or any member or representative thereof and the county boards of canvassers shall each have the right to subpoena ...
• Witnesses; Compensation And Mileage - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.886
  The persons who are subpoenaed to appear as herein required shall receive the same compensation and mileage therefor as is prescribed by law for ...
• Recount Of Votes; Misconduct Of Employees, Felony - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.887
  Any officer, assistant, clerk or employee engaged in the conduct of a recount who shall wilfully commit any act which shall interfere with a ...
• Board Of State Canvassers; Return Of Ballot Boxes, Poll Books, Tally Sheets, And Statements Of Votes; Concurrent Recount - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.888
  The board of state canvassers shall have the right and authority to demand and cause the ballot boxes, poll books, tally sheets, the statement ...
• Board Of State Canvassers; Time And Place, Rules And Regulations For Recounts In Counties - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.889
  All recounts provided for in sections 878 et seq. of this act shall be conducted in the several counties wherein the votes to be ...
• Board Of State Canvassers; Authority Of Members As To Supervision Of Recounts In Counties - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.890
  It is not necessary for all of the members of the board of state canvassers to be present in order to direct, supervise, or ...
• Recounts; Manner Of Conduct Under Board Of State Canvassers - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.891
  Any recount conducted under the direction, supervision and control of the state board of canvassers, unless otherwise herein provided, shall be conducted in the ...
• Board Of State Canvassers; Recounts In Counties, Certification Of Results - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.892
  Whenever a recount in any county shall be completed, it shall be the duty of the county boards of canvassers to return forthwith the ...
• Discontinuance Of Recount; Original Return Deemed Correct - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.893
  If the person petitioning for such recount shall withdraw his petition or discontinue the recount before the completion thereof, then in such event the ...
• Recounts In Counties; Expenses, Payment - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.894
  All expenses incurred in the conduct of the recount of such votes in any county shall be paid by the county. All expenses in ...
• Repealed. 1974, Act 272, Eff. Apr. 1, 1975;--1975, Act 121, Eff. Sept. 1, 1975;--1975, Act 227, Eff. Mar. 31, 1976;--1976, Act 388, Eff. June 1, 1977 - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.901-168.929
  Compiler's Notes: Section 191 of Act No. 227 of the Public Acts of 1975 repealed §§ 4.401 to 4.410, 168.901 to 168.929, 15.321 to ...
• Prohibited Conduct; Violation As Misdemeanor; "Valuable Consideration" Defined - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.931
  (1) A person who violates 1 or more of the following subdivisions is guilty of a misdemeanor: (a) A person shall not, either directly or ...
• Prohibited Conduct; Violation As Felony - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.932
  A person who violates 1 or more of the following subdivisions is guilty of a felony: (a) A person shall not attempt, by means ...
• Violations As Felony; Penalty - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.932a
  A person who does any of the following is guilty of a felony punishable by imprisonment for not more than 4 years or a ...
• Perjury; Definition - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.933
  A person who makes a false affidavit or swears falsely while under oath under section 848 or for the purpose of securing registration, for ...
• Misdemeanor; Penalty - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.934
  Any person who shall be found guilty of a misdemeanor under the provisions of this act shall, unless herein otherwise provided, be punished by ...
• Felony; Penalty - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.935
  Any person found guilty of a felony under the provisions of this act shall, unless herein otherwise provided, be punished by a fine not ...
• Perjury; Penalty - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.936
  Any person found guilty of perjury under the provisions of this act shall, unless herein otherwise provided, be punished by a fine not exceeding ...
• Forgery; Penalty - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.937
  Any person found guilty of forgery under the provisions of this act shall, unless herein otherwise provided, be punished by a fine not exceeding ...
• Candidate Convicted Of Felony; Election Void Quo Warranto - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.938
  If any candidate for any public office at any election in this state shall be convicted of a felony, as defined in this act, ...
• Election Inspector; Duty To Furnish Information To Prosecuting Attorney - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.939
  It shall be the duty of every inspector of election, knowing, or having reason to believe, that an offense punishable under the provisions of ...
• Prosecuting Attorney; Duty To Prosecute - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.940
  It is hereby made the duty of every prosecuting attorney, whenever he shall receive credible information that any such offense has been committed, to ...
• Peace Officers; Duty To Institute Proceedings - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.941
  It is hereby made the duty of any police, sheriff or other peace officer, present and having knowledge of any violation of any of ...
• Prosecution; Time Limitations; Fraudulent Registrations; Immunity Of Witnesses - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.942
  An offense under this act other than fraudulent registration shall not be prosecuted unless the prosecution is commenced within 2 years after the date ...
• Recorder's Court; Jurisdiction; Circuit Courts, Jurisdiction - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.943
  The recorder's court in the city of Detroit shall have cognizance and jurisdiction of all offenses under this act committed within the limits of ...
• False Designation Of Incumbency; Misdemeanor - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.944
  Any person who advertises or uses in any campaign material, including radio, television, newspapers, circulars, cards, or stationery, the words incumbent, re-elect, re-election, or ...
• Inducing Improper Applications To Vote As Absentee Voter; Misdemeanor - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.945
  Any person who induces or attempts to induce another to make an application to vote as an absent voter, knowing that the person is ...
• Possession Of Master Keys For Voting Machines; Misdemeanor; Master Keys, Definition - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.947
  A person who has a master key for any voting machine or device in his possession is guilty of a misdemeanor. As used in ...
• Officers Subject To Recall; Time For Filing Recall Petition; Performance Of Duties Until Result Of Recall Election Certified - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.951
  Every elective officer in the state, except a judicial officer, is subject to recall by the voters of the electoral district in which the ...
• Recall Petitions; Requirements; Submission To Board Of County Election Commissioners; Determination; Notice; Meeting; Presentation Of Arguments; Appeal; Validity Of Petition - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.952
  (1) A petition for the recall of an officer shall meet all of the following requirements: (a) Comply with section 544c(1) and (2). (b) Be ...
• Recall Petitions; Blank Forms; Substantial Compliance - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.952a
  The county clerk shall retain blank forms of recall petitions for use by the electors in the county. A person may print his or ...
• Repealed. 1976, Act 66, Imd. Eff. Apr. 2, 1976 - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.953
  Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to modifying form of recall petition.Popular Name: Election Code ...
• Recall Petitions; Eligibility Of Signers - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.954
  A recall petition shall be signed by registered and qualified electors of the electoral district of the official whose recall is sought. Each signer ...
• Recall Petition; Number Of Signatures; Certification - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.955
  The petitions shall be signed by registered and qualified electors equal to not less than 25% of the number of votes cast for candidates ...
• Repealed. 1976, Act 66, Imd. Eff. Apr. 2, 1976 - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.956
  Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to signatures on recall petition.Popular Name: Election Code ...
• Recall Petitions; Qualifications And Certificate Of Circulator; False Statement; Penalty - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.957
  A person circulating a petition shall be a qualified and registered elector in the electoral district of the official sought to be recalled and ...
• Recall Petition Sheet; Signature Of Qualified And Registered Electors; Location For Signing; Signature Of Person Not Qualified And Registered Elector - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.958
  A petition sheet shall contain only the signatures of qualified and registered electors of the city or township listed in its heading. For recall ...
• Separate Petitions Required - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.958a
  A separate petition shall be circulated for each officer sought to be recalled. History: Add. 1976, Act 66, Imd. Eff. Apr. 2, 1976 Popular ...
• Recall Of Senators, Representatives, Elective State Officers, County Officials, Or Secretary Of State; Filing Petitions - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.959
  Petitions demanding the recall of United States senators, members of congress, state senators and representatives in the state legislature, elective state officers except the ...
• Recall Of Elective County Commissioner Or Township, City, Village, Or School Official; Recall Of Elective District Board Member; Filing Petition - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.960
  (1) A petition demanding the recall of an elective county commissioner or township, city, village, or school official shall be filed with the county clerk ...
• Recall Petition; Filing; Receipt; Duties Of Filing Official; Duties Of City Or Township Clerk; Certificate; Duties Of Village Clerk; Use Of Qualified Voter File - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.961
  (2) Within 7 days after a recall petition is filed, the filing official with whom the petition was filed shall examine the recall petition. The ...
• Notice To Officer Whose Recall Is Sought; Challenge; Checking Signatures; Verifying Challenged Signature; Use Of Qualified Voter File - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.961a
  (2) An officer whose recall is sought may challenge the validity of the registration or the validity and genuineness of the signature of a circulator ...
• Repealed. 1978, Act 533, Imd. Eff. Dec. 21, 1978 - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.962
  Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to insufficiency of recall petitions.Popular Name: Election Code ...
• Sufficiency Or Insufficiency Of Recall Petition; Determination; Notice; Special Election - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.963
  (2) Immediately upon determining that the petition is sufficient, but not later than 35 days after the date of filing of the petition, the county ...
• Recall Election; Procedure; Notice; Ballots; Election Supplies; Assignment Of Precinct Election Officials - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.964
  The procedure governing the election on the question of the recall of an officer shall be the same, so far as possible and unless ...
• Recall Of Officer With Election Duties; Appointment Of Impartial Public Officer - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.965
  In the event that a petition for the recall of an officer having duties to perform in connection with the election on such question ...
• Recall Ballot; Contents - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.966
  (1) The reason for demanding the recall of the officer as set forth in the petition shall be printed on the recall ballot used at ...
• Recall Election; Payment Of Expenses - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.967
  The expenses of the recall election shall be payable in the same manner as are the costs of a regular election to fill the ...
• Canvass Of Recall Election; Certification Of Results; Office Vacant Upon Certification; Notice - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.968
  If a petition is filed under section 960, the board of county canvassers in the county where the petition is filed shall conduct the ...
• Further Recall Petition; Filing, Condition - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.969
  After filing such recall petition and after such special election, no further recall petition shall be filed against the same incumbent of such office ...
• Recall Of Officer; Vacancy - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.970
  Upon the filing of the certificate of the canvassing board showing the recall of the officer as herein provided, the officer empowered by law ...
• Special Election; Appointment Of Review Team; Applicability Of Section - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.971
  (1) If the recall is successful, a special election to fill the vacancy shall be held on the next regular election date. The provisions in ...
• Nominating And Voting For Candidate For Nonpartisan Office; Signing And Filing Nominating Petition; Election To Fill Vacancy For Unexpired Term; Signing, Contents, And Filing Of Petition - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.972
  (1) Except as provided in subsection (2), a candidate for a nonpartisan office shall be nominated and voted for in an election scheduled under section ...
• Election To Fill Vacancy; Party Candidates, Nomination - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.973
  Party candidates shall be nominated as follows: In case the vacancy to be filled be in a state office or that of United States ...
• Recall Or Resignation Of Officer As Prohibiting Candidacy Or Appointment To Fill Vacancy; Effect Of Resignation Of Officer - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.974
  (1) An officer who was recalled shall not be a candidate to fill the vacancy created by the recall nor be appointed to fill a ...
• Candidate Deemed Elected - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.975
  The candidate receiving the highest number of votes for the vacancy created on such recall should be considered duly elected for the remainder of ...
• Recall Election; Laws Governing - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.976
  The laws relating to nominations and elections shall govern all nominations and elections under this act insofar as is not in conflict herewith. History: ...
• Repeals - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.991
  The following sections and acts and all acts and parts of acts amendatory thereto, and all acts and parts of acts inconsistent with or ...
• Effective Date Of Act - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 168.992
  This act shall become effective on June 1, 1955. History: 1954, Act 116, Eff. June 1, 1955 Popular Name: Election Code ...

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