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MI Comp L § 168.7 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 168 - Michigan Election Law|Act 116 of 1954 - Michigan Election Law (168.1 - 168.992)|116-1954-I - Chapter I Definitions (168.1...168.19)|Section 168.7 - Primary or Primary Election; Definition.

168.7 Primary or primary election; definition. Sec. 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 who shall be the nominees for the offices named in this act, or for the election by ballot of delegates to political conventions. History: 1954, Act 116, Eff. June 1, 1955 Popular Name: Election Code
MI Comp L § 168.8 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 168 - Michigan Election Law|Act 116 of 1954 - Michigan Election Law (168.1 - 168.992)|116-1954-I - Chapter I Definitions (168.1...168.19)|Section 168.8 - Repealed. 2003, Act 302, Eff. Jan. 1, 2005.

168.8 Repealed. 2003, Act 302, Eff. Jan. 1, 2005. Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to definition of special primary.Popular Name: Election Code
MI Comp L § 168.9 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 168 - Michigan Election Law|Act 116 of 1954 - Michigan Election Law (168.1 - 168.992)|116-1954-I - Chapter I Definitions (168.1...168.19)|Section 168.9 - Village; Definition.

168.9 Village; definition. Sec. 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 act shall apply to the holding of any general, special or primary election in a village. History: 1954, Act 116, Eff. June 1, 1955 Popular Name: Election Code
MI Comp L § 168.9a (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 168 - Michigan Election Law|Act 116 of 1954 - Michigan Election Law (168.1 - 168.992)|116-1954-I - Chapter I Definitions (168.1...168.19)|Section 168.9a - Repealed. 2003, Act 302, Eff. Jan. 1, 2005.

168.9a Repealed. 2003, Act 302, Eff. Jan. 1, 2005. Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to definition of qualified voter file.Popular Name: Election Code
MI Comp L § 168.10 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 168 - Michigan Election Law|Act 116 of 1954 - Michigan Election Law (168.1 - 168.992)|116-1954-I - Chapter I Definitions (168.1...168.19)|Section 168.10 - "Qualified Elector" Defined.

168.10 "Qualified elector" defined.Sec. 10.  (1) Except as provided in subsection (2), the term "qualified elector", as used in this act, means a person who possesses the qualifications of an elector as prescribed in section 1 of article II of the state constitution of 1963 and who has resided in the city or township 30 days.  (2) For purposes of an election for the office of judge of a municipal court that exercises jurisdiction over another city pursuant to section 9928(3) of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.9928, qualified elector includes a person who meets the constitutional qualifications described in subsection (1) and has resided for 30 days in the other city over which municipal court jurisdiction is exercised. This subsection does not entitle a person to vote on any ballot question except the office of municipal judge under the circumstances prescribed in this subsection. History: 1954, Act 116, Eff. June 1, 1955 ;-- Am. 1963, 2nd Ex. Sess., Act 3, Imd. Eff. Dec. 27, 1963 ;-- Am. 2010, Act 253, Imd. Eff. Dec. 14, 2010 Popular Name: Election Code
MI Comp L § 168.11 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 168 - Michigan Election Law|Act 116 of 1954 - Michigan Election Law (168.1 - 168.992)|116-1954-I - Chapter I Definitions (168.1...168.19)|Section 168.11 - "Residence" Defined.

168.11 "Residence" defined.Sec. 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 personal effects, and has a regular place of lodging. If a person has more than 1 residence, or if a person has a residence separate from that of his or her spouse, that place at which the person resides the greater part of the time shall be his or her official residence for the purposes of this act. This section does not affect existing judicial interpretation of the term residence.  (2) An elector does not gain or lose a residence while employed in the service of the United States or of this state, while engaged in the navigation of the waters of this state, of the United States, or of the high seas, while a student at an institution of learning, while kept at any state facility or hospital at public expense, or while confined in a jail or prison. Honorably discharged members of the armed forces of the United States or of this state who reside in the veterans' facility established by this state may acquire a residence where the facility is located. The residence of a person who is a patient receiving treatment at a hospital or other facility under the mental health code, 1974 PA 258, MCL 330.1001 to 330.2106, is the village, city, or township where the person resided immediately before admission to the hospital or other facility.  (3) A member of the armed forces of the United States is not a resident of this state due to being stationed in a military or naval facility within this state.  (4) For purposes of registering to vote and voting at an election or special election for the office of judge of a municipal court that exercises jurisdiction over another city pursuant to section 9928(3) of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.9928, a person who resides in the other city over which municipal court jurisdiction is exercised is considered a resident of the city in which the municipal court is located and may register for, and vote in, that election in the city in which he or she resides. History: 1954, Act 116, Eff. June 1, 1955 ;-- Am. 1963, 2nd Ex. Sess., Act 3, Imd. Eff. Dec. 27, 1963 ;-- Am. 1977, Act 120, Imd. Eff. Oct. 19, 1977 ;-- Am. 2010, Act 253, Imd. Eff. Dec. 14, 2010 Constitutionality: This section, providing that no elector shall be deemed to have gained a residence while a student at any institution of learning, violates Const 1963, art 1, § 17 and US Const, amend XIV, § 1. Wilkins v Ann Arbor City Clerk, 385 Mich 670; 189 NW2d 423 (1971).Popular Name: Election Code
MI Comp L § 168.12 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 168 - Michigan Election Law|Act 116 of 1954 - Michigan Election Law (168.1 - 168.992)|116-1954-I - Chapter I Definitions (168.1...168.19)|Section 168.12 - Repealed. 2003, Act 302, Eff. Jan. 1, 2005.

168.12 Repealed. 2003, Act 302, Eff. Jan. 1, 2005. Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to definition of family.Popular Name: Election Code
MI Comp L § 168.13 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 168 - Michigan Election Law|Act 116 of 1954 - Michigan Election Law (168.1 - 168.992)|116-1954-I - Chapter I Definitions (168.1...168.19)|Section 168.13 - Time Limits; Extension Due to Holiday, Exception.

168.13 Time limits; extension due to holiday, exception. Sec. 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 final day for applying for an absentee ballot, if that day falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday, may be done within the same time limits on the next secular day. History: Add. 1967, Act 57, Eff. Nov. 2, 1967 Popular Name: Election Code
MI Comp L § 168.14 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 168 - Michigan Election Law|Act 116 of 1954 - Michigan Election Law (168.1 - 168.992)|116-1954-I - Chapter I Definitions (168.1...168.19)|Section 168.14 - Locked and Sealed; Definition.

168.14 Locked and sealed; definition. Sec. 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 means sealed with a numbered flat metal seal furnished by the election commission and do not mean that a padlock is required. History: Add. 1969, Act 127, Eff. Mar. 20, 1970 Popular Name: Election Code
MI Comp L § 168.14a (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 168 - Michigan Election Law|Act 116 of 1954 - Michigan Election Law (168.1 - 168.992)|116-1954-I - Chapter I Definitions (168.1...168.19)|Section 168.14a - “Ballot Container” and “Metal Seal” or “Seal” Defined.

168.14a “Ballot container” and “metal seal” or “seal” defined. Sec. 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 under section 24j.  (b) "Metal seal" or "seal" means a seal of high tensile strength that is approved by the secretary of state under section 36. History: Add. 1992, Act 8, Imd. Eff. Mar. 10, 1992 ;-- Am. 1995, Act 261, Eff. Mar. 28, 1996 ;-- Am. 2000, Act 207, Imd. Eff. June 27, 2000 Popular Name: Election Code
MI Comp L § 168.14b (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 168 - Michigan Election Law|Act 116 of 1954 - Michigan Election Law (168.1 - 168.992)|116-1954-I - Chapter I Definitions (168.1...168.19)|Section 168.14b - "Absent Voter Ballot Secrecy Envelope Container" Defined.

168.14b "Absent voter ballot secrecy envelope container" defined.Sec. 14b.  As used in this act, "absent voter ballot secrecy envelope container" means a container described in section 24k that is used for storing and securing absent voter ballot secrecy envelopes that are removed from the absent voter ballot return envelopes on the day before election day as provided in section 765. History: Add. 2020, Act 177, Imd. Eff. Oct. 6, 2020 Popular Name: Election Code
MI Comp L § 168.15 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 168 - Michigan Election Law|Act 116 of 1954 - Michigan Election Law (168.1 - 168.992)|116-1954-I - Chapter I Definitions (168.1...168.19)|Section 168.15 - Repealed. 2018, Act 120, Eff. Dec. 31, 2018.

168.15 Repealed. 2018, Act 120, Eff. Dec. 31, 2018. Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to number of signatures on nominating petition.Popular Name: Election Code
MI Comp L § 168.16 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 168 - Michigan Election Law|Act 116 of 1954 - Michigan Election Law (168.1 - 168.992)|116-1954-I - Chapter I Definitions (168.1...168.19)|Section 168.16 - “Major Political Party” Defined.

168.16 “Major political party” defined. Sec. 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 received the highest and second highest number of votes at the immediately preceding general election in which a secretary of state was elected. History: Add. 1995, Act 261, Eff. Mar. 28, 1996 Popular Name: Election Code
MI Comp L § 168.17 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 168 - Michigan Election Law|Act 116 of 1954 - Michigan Election Law (168.1 - 168.992)|116-1954-I - Chapter I Definitions (168.1...168.19)|Section 168.17 - "Metropolitan District" and "Metropolitan District Election Coordinator" Defined.

168.17 "Metropolitan district" and "metropolitan district election coordinator" defined.Sec. 17.  As used in this act:  (a) "Metropolitan district" means a district incorporated under the metropolitan district act, 1929 PA 312, MCL 119.1 to 119.18.  (b) "Metropolitan district election coordinator" means the county clerk of the county in which the largest number of registered electors of the metropolitan district reside. History: Add. 2012, Act 586, Imd. Eff. Jan. 7, 2013 Popular Name: Election Code
MI Comp L § 168.18 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 168 - Michigan Election Law|Act 116 of 1954 - Michigan Election Law (168.1 - 168.992)|116-1954-I - Chapter I Definitions (168.1...168.19)|Section 168.18 - Definitions.

168.18 Definitions. Sec. 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 15545.  (b) "National voter registration act of 1993" means the national voter registration act of 1993, 42 USC 1973gg to 1973gg-10.  (c) "Uniformed and overseas citizens absentee voting act" means the uniformed and overseas citizens absentee voting act, 42 USC 1973ff to 1973ff-6.  (d) "Voting accessibility for the elderly and handicapped act" means the voting accessibility for the elderly and handicapped act, 42 USC 1973ee to 1973ee-6.  (e) "Voting rights act of 1965" means the voting rights act of 1965, 42 USC 1973 to 1973aa-6. History: Add. 2004, Act 92, Imd. Eff. Apr. 26, 2004 Popular Name: Election Code
MI Comp L § 168.19 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 168 - Michigan Election Law|Act 116 of 1954 - Michigan Election Law (168.1 - 168.992)|116-1954-I - Chapter I Definitions (168.1...168.19)|Section 168.19 - "Physical Disability" Defined.

168.19 "Physical disability" defined.Sec. 19.  As used in this act, "physical disability" means that term as defined in section 6 of the adult foster care facility licensing act, 1979 PA 218, MCL 400.706. History: Add. 2014, Act 79, Imd. Eff. Mar. 28, 2014 Popular Name: Election Code
MI Comp L § 168.21 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 168 - Michigan Election Law|Act 116 of 1954 - Michigan Election Law (168.1 - 168.992)|116-1954-II. - Chapter Ii. Boards of Election Commissioners, Boards of Canvassers, and Clerks (168.21...168.30g)|Section 168.21 - Secretary of State; Chief Election Officer, Powers and Duties.

168.21 Secretary of state; chief election officer, powers and duties. Sec. 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 performance of their duties under the provisions of this act. History: 1954, Act 116, Eff. June 1, 1955 Popular Name: Election Code
MI Comp L § 168.22 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 168 - Michigan Election Law|Act 116 of 1954 - Michigan Election Law (168.1 - 168.992)|116-1954-II. - Chapter Ii. Boards of Election Commissioners, Boards of Canvassers, and Clerks (168.21...168.30g)|Section 168.22 - Board of State Canvassers; Continuation as Provided in Former Act; Duties; Membership.

168.22 Board of state canvassers; continuation as provided in former act; duties; membership. Sec. 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 1955. This section and sections 22a to 22g are subject to section 7 of article II of the state constitution of 1963.  (2) The board of state canvassers has the duties prescribed in section 841. The board of state canvassers shall perform other duties as prescribed in this act.  (3) A member of the board of state canvassers on the effective date of this section continues to be a member of the board of state canvassers for the remainder of the term to which he or she was appointed. Subject to this subsection, the board of state canvassers consists of the 4 members appointed by the governor by and with the advice and consent of the senate. The board of state canvassers shall consist of 2 members from each major political party appointed in the manner provided in section 22a. History: Add. 1995, Act 261, Eff. Mar. 28, 1996 Compiler's Notes: Former MCL 168.22, which provided for composition of board of state canvassers, was repealed by Act 37 of 1956, Imd. Eff. Mar. 28, 1956.Popular Name: Election Code
MI Comp L § 168.22a (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 168 - Michigan Election Law|Act 116 of 1954 - Michigan Election Law (168.1 - 168.992)|116-1954-II. - Chapter Ii. Boards of Election Commissioners, Boards of Canvassers, and Clerks (168.21...168.30g)|Section 168.22a - Board of State Canvassers; Submission of Nominees to Governor; Appointment; Vacancy; Failure to Submit Nominees; Appointee Declining to Serve.

168.22a Board of state canvassers; submission of nominees to governor; appointment; vacancy; failure to submit nominees; appointee declining to serve. Sec. 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 to the governor the names of 3 individuals as nominees for each position that is up for reappointment that the major political party is entitled to on the board of state canvassers. On or before the twentieth day of January in an odd numbered year, the governor shall appoint 1 individual from the 3 individuals nominated to each position of the political party on the board of state canvassers.  (2) If a vacancy in the office of a member of the board of state canvassers occurs other than the expiration of a term, the state central committee of the appropriate major political party shall submit to the governor the names of 3 individuals as nominees for the vacant position on or before the tenth day following the date of the vacancy. On or before the thirtieth day following the date of the vacancy, the governor shall appoint 1 individual from the 3 individuals nominated to the vacant position. A member appointed to the board of state canvassers under this subsection shall serve for the remainder of the vacant term.  (3) If the state central committee of a major political party fails to submit the names of nominees within the prescribed period of time in subsection (1) or (2), the governor shall appoint to the board of state canvassers an individual who was formerly elected as a state officer as a member of the appropriate major political party and who is currently affiliated with that political party. If a person appointed by the governor under subsection (1) or (2) declines to serve, the governor shall do 1 of the following:  (a) Appoint another individual from the 3 individuals nominated by the major political party under subsection (1) or (2) to that position on the board of state canvassers.  (b) Appoint an individual who was formerly elected as a state officer as a member of the appropriate major political party and who is currently affiliated with that political party to that position on the board of state canvassers. History: Add. 1995, Act 261, Eff. Mar. 28, 1996 Popular Name: Election Code
MI Comp L § 168.22b (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 168 - Michigan Election Law|Act 116 of 1954 - Michigan Election Law (168.1 - 168.992)|116-1954-II. - Chapter Ii. Boards of Election Commissioners, Boards of Canvassers, and Clerks (168.21...168.30g)|Section 168.22b - Board of State Canvassers; Term of Office.

168.22b Board of state canvassers; term of office. Sec. 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 the February 1 immediately following appointment. A member of the state board of canvassers shall hold office until his or her successor is appointed and qualified. History: Add. 1995, Act 261, Eff. Mar. 28, 1996 Popular Name: Election Code
MI Comp L § 168.22c (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 168 - Michigan Election Law|Act 116 of 1954 - Michigan Election Law (168.1 - 168.992)|116-1954-II. - Chapter Ii. Boards of Election Commissioners, Boards of Canvassers, and Clerks (168.21...168.30g)|Section 168.22c - Board of State Canvassers; Qualifications; Oath.

168.22c Board of state canvassers; qualifications; oath. Sec. 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 the board of state canvassers shall take and subscribe to the constitutional oath of office prescribed in section 1 of article XI of the state constitution of 1963. History: Add. 1995, Act 261, Eff. Mar. 28, 1996 Popular Name: Election Code
MI Comp L § 168.22d (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 168 - Michigan Election Law|Act 116 of 1954 - Michigan Election Law (168.1 - 168.992)|116-1954-II. - Chapter Ii. Boards of Election Commissioners, Boards of Canvassers, and Clerks (168.21...168.30g)|Section 168.22d - Board of State Canvassers; Meetings; Quorum; Election of Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson.

168.22d Board of state canvassers; meetings; quorum; election of chairperson and vice-chairperson. Sec. 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 meetings pursuant to this act and the open meetings act, Act No. 267 of the Public Acts of 1976, being sections 15.261 to 15.275 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.  (2) Three members of the board of state canvassers constitute a quorum of the board. However, an action of the board of state canvassers shall only be effective upon concurrence of at least 1 member of each major political party appointed to the board.  (3) In February of each odd numbered year, the board of state canvassers shall elect a chairperson and vice-chairperson from its members. History: Add. 1995, Act 261, Eff. Mar. 28, 1996 Popular Name: Election Code
MI Comp L § 168.22e (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 168 - Michigan Election Law|Act 116 of 1954 - Michigan Election Law (168.1 - 168.992)|116-1954-II. - Chapter Ii. Boards of Election Commissioners, Boards of Canvassers, and Clerks (168.21...168.30g)|Section 168.22e - Board of State Canvassers; Approval of Statement of Purpose; Notice of Meeting; Person to Address Meeting.

168.22e Board of state canvassers; approval of statement of purpose; notice of meeting; person to address meeting.Sec. 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 question prepared pursuant to section 32. The board of state canvassers shall give not less than 3 full business days' notice to the public of a meeting held under this subsection. The board of state canvassers shall also give not less than 3 full business days' notice to all of the following:  (a) The legally or generally recognized sponsor of the proposed constitutional amendment or other ballot question, if any.  (b) The legislative sponsor of the proposed constitutional amendment or ballot question, if any.  (c) The senate majority leader.  (d) The speaker of the house of representatives.  (e) The minority leaders of the senate and the house of representatives.  (f) A legislator who does not receive notice under subdivisions (c), (d), or (e).  (2) The board of state canvassers shall publicly request and allow a person described in subsection (1)(a) or (b), or a representative of that person, to address a meeting held under this section. History: Add. 1995, Act 261, Eff. Mar. 28, 1996 ;-- Am. 2012, Act 276, Eff. Aug. 16, 2012 Popular Name: Election Code
MI Comp L § 168.22f (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 168 - Michigan Election Law|Act 116 of 1954 - Michigan Election Law (168.1 - 168.992)|116-1954-II. - Chapter Ii. Boards of Election Commissioners, Boards of Canvassers, and Clerks (168.21...168.30g)|Section 168.22f - Board of State Canvassers; Expenses and Compensation of Members.

168.22f Board of state canvassers; expenses and compensation of members. Sec. 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 duties. A member of the board of state canvassers shall receive $75.00 for each day's actual physical attendance at a meeting of the board of state canvassers. A member of the board of state canvassers shall not receive any other compensation for the performance of those duties. History: Add. 1995, Act 261, Eff. Mar. 28, 1996 Popular Name: Election Code
MI Comp L § 168.22g (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 168 - Michigan Election Law|Act 116 of 1954 - Michigan Election Law (168.1 - 168.992)|116-1954-II. - Chapter Ii. Boards of Election Commissioners, Boards of Canvassers, and Clerks (168.21...168.30g)|Section 168.22g - Expenses for Services Performed by Office of Secretary of State.

168.22g Expenses for services performed by office of secretary of state. Sec. 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 expenses incurred for services performed by the office of the secretary of state for the board of state canvassers shall be charged against funds appropriated to the board of state canvassers and credited to the secretary of state. History: Add. 1995, Act 261, Eff. Mar. 28, 1996 Popular Name: Election Code