The Bureau of Elections is responsible for:
Administering the state's election and campaign finance law
Providing information about registering to vote and voting
Providing oversight and training to local election officials
Assisting candidates running for statewide offices with the requirements for filing nominating petitions, affidavits of identity and campaign finance reports
Administering the Michigan Electronic Reporting and Tracking System, which allows candidates to file campaign finance reports electronically
Administering the Campaign Finance Database, which allows the public to access campaign finance reports
Maintaining the state's Qualified Voter File, an electronic database of registered voters
Administering the state's casino disclosure and lobbyists disclosure laws
Providing support to the Board of State Canvassers