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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• Repealed. 2003, Act 302, Eff.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  Compiler's Notes: The repealed sections pertained to definitions of general election and special election.Popular Name: Election Code ...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• Repealed. 2003, Act 302, Eff.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  Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to definition of special primary.Popular Name: Election Code ...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• Repealed. 2003, Act 302, Eff.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  Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to definition of qualified voter file.Popular Name: Election Code ...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• Repealed. 2003, Act 302, Eff.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  Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to definition of family.Popular Name: Election Code ...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 ...</