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MI Comp L § 168.634 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 168 - Michigan Election Law|Act 116 of 1954 - Michigan Election Law (168.1 - 168.992)|116-1954-XXVII - Chapter XXVII Special Primaries and Elections (168.631... 168.640)|Section 168.634 - Vacancy in Office of State Senator or Representative; Special or General Election; Selection and Certification of Candidate; Separate Ballot; Notice.

168.634 Vacancy in office of state senator or representative; special or general election; selection and certification of candidate; separate ballot; notice. Sec. 634.  (1) Except as otherwise provided in this section, when a vacancy occurs in the office of senator or representative in the state legislature, the governor may call a special election in that senatorial or representative district or direct that the vacancy be filled at the next general election.  (2) If the vacancy occurs after the primary election and before the following general election the governor may direct that the vacancy be filled at that election. If the governor directs that the vacancy be filled at the following general election, the executive committee of the county committee of each political party, if the county comprises 1 or more representative districts, or, if the district is comprised of more than 1 county, then the executive committee of the county committee of the respective political parties of each county in the district, may select, by a majority vote, a candidate for that office, and shall certify the name of the candidate to the county board of election commissioners of the county or counties comprising that representative district within 21 days after the vacancy occurs and at least 10 days before the general election. Upon certification, the candidate certified shall be the nominee of that party at that general election to fill the vacancy for the unexpired term with the same force and effect as if the person was nominated at a primary election as otherwise provided in this act. If the ballots for that election have already been printed before the certification, then the board of election commissioners shall cause the names of the candidates to be printed on a separate ballot, which ballot shall be counted, canvassed, and returned as other ballots cast at that election.  (3) If the governor directs that the vacancy be filled at the next general election, the secretary of state shall give notice of that decision similar to the notice provided for in section 651. History: 1954, Act 116, Eff. June 1, 1955 ;-- Am. 1978, Act 464, Eff. Mar. 30, 1979 ;-- Am. 1980, Act 261, Imd. Eff. July 30, 1980 ;-- Am. 1996, Act 583, Eff. Mar. 31, 1997 Popular Name: Election Code
MI Comp L § 168.634a (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 168 - Michigan Election Law|Act 116 of 1954 - Michigan Election Law (168.1 - 168.992)|116-1954-XXVII - Chapter XXVII Special Primaries and Elections (168.631... 168.640)|Section 168.634a - Repealed. 1970, Act 10, Imd. Eff. Mar. 31, 1970.

168.634a Repealed. 1970, Act 10, Imd. Eff. Mar. 31, 1970. Compiler's Notes: The repealed section provided for calling special election to fill vacancies in any court of record.Popular Name: Election Code
MI Comp L § 168.635 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 168 - Michigan Election Law|Act 116 of 1954 - Michigan Election Law (168.1 - 168.992)|116-1954-XXVII - Chapter XXVII Special Primaries and Elections (168.631... 168.640)|Section 168.635 - Special Elections; Proposition.

168.635 Special elections; proposition.Sec. 635.  A special election for the submission of a proposition must be held on a regular election date. History: 1954, Act 116, Eff. June 1, 1955 ;-- Am. 2003, Act 302, Eff. Jan. 1, 2005 ;-- Am. 2018, Act 120, Eff. Dec. 31, 2018 Popular Name: Election Code
MI Comp L § 168.636 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 168 - Michigan Election Law|Act 116 of 1954 - Michigan Election Law (168.1 - 168.992)|116-1954-XXVII - Chapter XXVII Special Primaries and Elections (168.631... 168.640)|Section 168.636 - Applicability of Act to Special Primary Elections.

168.636 Applicability of act to special primary elections. Sec. 636.  The provisions of this act relative to primary election ballots shall be applicable to the ballots prepared for use at a special primary election. History: 1954, Act 116, Eff. June 1, 1955 Popular Name: Election Code
MI Comp L § 168.637 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 168 - Michigan Election Law|Act 116 of 1954 - Michigan Election Law (168.1 - 168.992)|116-1954-XXVII - Chapter XXVII Special Primaries and Elections (168.631... 168.640)|Section 168.637 - Primary Elections; Provisions Governing.

168.637 Primary elections; provisions governing. Sec. 637.  All primary elections held in this state shall be governed by and conducted in accordance with the provisions of this act. History: 1954, Act 116, Eff. June 1, 1955 Popular Name: Election Code
MI Comp L § 168.638 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 168 - Michigan Election Law|Act 116 of 1954 - Michigan Election Law (168.1 - 168.992)|116-1954-XXVII - Chapter XXVII Special Primaries and Elections (168.631... 168.640)|Section 168.638 - Special Elections; Notice.

168.638 Special elections; notice. Sec. 638.  Whenever a special election shall be ordered by the governor to fill any vacancy, the secretary of state shall immediately notify the county clerk of each of the counties embraced in the election district, or the county clerk of the county the whole or part of which constitutes the election district, of the time of holding such election, the cause of such vacancy, the name of the officer and the time when the term of office will expire. History: 1954, Act 116, Eff. June 1, 1955 Popular Name: Election Code
MI Comp L § 168.639, 168.640 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 168 - Michigan Election Law|Act 116 of 1954 - Michigan Election Law (168.1 - 168.992)|116-1954-XXVII - Chapter XXVII Special Primaries and Elections (168.631... 168.640)|Section 168.639, 168.640 - Repealed. 2003, Act 302, Eff. Jan. 1, 2005.

168.639, 168.640 Repealed. 2003, Act 302, Eff. Jan. 1, 2005. Compiler's Notes: The repealed sections pertained to county election scheduling committee and calling special election in city with population of 1,000,000 or more persons.Popular Name: Election Code
MI Comp L § 168.642c (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 168 - Michigan Election Law|Act 116 of 1954 - Michigan Election Law (168.1 - 168.992)|116-1954-XXVIII - Chapter XXVIII Holding of Elections (168.641...168.799a)|Section 168.642c - Regular Election for Office of School Board Member.

168.642c Regular election for office of school board member.Sec. 642c.  A school district shall hold its regular election for the office of school board member at the general November election. History: Add. 2011, Act 233, Eff. Jan. 1, 2012 ;-- Am. 2018, Act 120, Eff. Dec. 31, 2018 Popular Name: Election Code
MI Comp L § 168.643 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 168 - Michigan Election Law|Act 116 of 1954 - Michigan Election Law (168.1 - 168.992)|116-1954-XXVIII - Chapter XXVIII Holding of Elections (168.641...168.799a)|Section 168.643 - General Election; Officers to Be Elected.

168.643 General election; officers to be elected.Sec. 643.  At the general election, the following officers shall be elected when required by law:  (a) Presidential electors.  (b) In the state at large, a governor and a lieutenant governor, a secretary of state, and an attorney general.  (c) A United States Senator.  (d) In each congressional district, a Representative in Congress.  (e) In each state senatorial district, a state senator.  (f) In each state representative district, a representative in the state legislature.  (g) Justices of the supreme court.  (h) Two members of the state board of education.  (i) Two regents of the University of Michigan.  (j) Two trustees of Michigan State University.  (k) Two governors of Wayne State University.  (l) In each county or district, judges of the court of appeals, a judge or judges of the circuit court, a judge or judges of probate, a judge or judges of the district court, a prosecuting attorney, a sheriff, a treasurer, a mine inspector, a county road commissioner, a drain commissioner, a surveyor, and, subject to section 200, a clerk and a register of deeds or a clerk register.  (m) Township officers.  (n) Any other officers required by law to be elected at that election. History: 1954, Act 116, Eff. June 1, 1955 ;-- Am. 1963, 2nd Ex. Sess., Act 56, Eff. Mar. 24, 1964 ;-- Am. 1998, Act 364, Imd. Eff. Oct. 20, 1998 ;-- Am. 2003, Act 302, Eff. Jan. 1, 2005 ;-- Am. 2018, Act 225, Eff. Sept. 24, 2018 Popular Name: Election Code
MI Comp L § 168.643a (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 168 - Michigan Election Law|Act 116 of 1954 - Michigan Election Law (168.1 - 168.992)|116-1954-XXVIII - Chapter XXVIII Holding of Elections (168.641...168.799a)|Section 168.643a - Referendums; Questions Submitted to Electors; Form.

168.643a Referendums; questions submitted to electors; form. Sec. 643a.  A question submitted to the electors of this state or the electors of a subdivision of this state shall, to the extent that it will not confuse the electorate, be worded so that a "yes" vote will be a vote in favor of the subject matter of the proposal or issue and a "no" vote will be a vote against the subject matter of the proposal or issue. The question shall be worded so as to apprise the voters of the subject matter of the proposal or issue, but need not be legally precise. The question shall be clearly written using words that have a common everyday meaning to the general public. The language used shall not create prejudice for or against the issue or proposal. History: Add. 1969, Act 152, Eff. Mar. 20, 1970 ;-- Am. 1994, Act 152, Eff. Jan. 1, 1995 Popular Name: Election Code
MI Comp L § 168.644 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 168 - Michigan Election Law|Act 116 of 1954 - Michigan Election Law (168.1 - 168.992)|116-1954-XXVIII - Chapter XXVIII Holding of Elections (168.641...168.799a)|Section 168.644 - Repealed. 1963, 2nd Ex. sess., Act 56, Eff. Mar. 24, 1964.

168.644 Repealed. 1963, 2nd Ex. Sess., Act 56, Eff. Mar. 24, 1964. Compiler's Notes: The repealed section specified officers to be elected at biennial spring elections.Popular Name: Election Code
MI Comp L § 168.644a-168.644c (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 168 - Michigan Election Law|Act 116 of 1954 - Michigan Election Law (168.1 - 168.992)|116-1954-XXVIII - Chapter XXVIII Holding of Elections (168.641...168.799a)|Section 168.644a-168.644c - Repealed. 2003, Act 302, Eff. Jan. 1, 2005.

168.644a-168.644c Repealed. 2003, Act 302, Eff. Jan. 1, 2005. Compiler's Notes: The repealed sections pertained to odd year general and primary elections and officers to be elected.Popular Name: Election Code
MI Comp L § 168.644e (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 168 - Michigan Election Law|Act 116 of 1954 - Michigan Election Law (168.1 - 168.992)|116-1954-XXVIII - Chapter XXVIII Holding of Elections (168.641...168.799a)|Section 168.644e - Odd Year General Election; Nomination at Odd Year Primary Election; Candidate Filing Deadline or Certification Deadline.

168.644e Odd year general election; nomination at odd year primary election; candidate filing deadline or certification deadline.Sec. 644e.  Except as provided in section 642, an officer required to be elected at the odd year general election must be nominated at the odd year primary election. If a charter provides for nomination by caucus or by filing a petition or affidavit directly for the general election, the candidate filing deadline or certification deadline is 4 p.m. on the fifteenth Tuesday before the odd year general election. If a charter provides for the election at the primary of a candidate who receives more than 50% of the votes cast for that office, the candidate filing deadline or certification deadline is 4 p.m. on the fifteenth Tuesday before the primary. History: Add. 1970, Act 239, Imd. Eff. Dec. 22, 1970 ;-- Am. 2003, Act 302, Eff. Jan. 1, 2005 ;-- Am. 2010, Act 44, Imd. Eff. Mar. 31, 2010 ;-- Am. 2012, Act 276, Eff. Aug. 16, 2012 ;-- Am. 2018, Act 120, Eff. Dec. 31, 2018 Popular Name: Election Code
MI Comp L § 168.644g (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 168 - Michigan Election Law|Act 116 of 1954 - Michigan Election Law (168.1 - 168.992)|116-1954-XXVIII - Chapter XXVIII Holding of Elections (168.641...168.799a)|Section 168.644g - Terms of Office; Extension.

168.644g Terms of office; extension.Sec. 644g.  (1) A term of office shall not be shortened by the provisions of sections 641 to 644i. An officer scheduled by prior law to be elected at a time other than the odd year general election shall not be elected on the date scheduled but shall continue in office until a successor takes office after being elected in the first odd year general election following that date. If the regular election date for holding a jurisdiction's regular election is changed under section 642, 642a, or 642c, the term of an official who was elected before the effective date of the change continues until a successor is elected and qualified at the next regular election.  (2) Notwithstanding a law or charter provision to the contrary, an officer required to be elected at the odd year general election, who by law or charter is elected for a term of an odd number of years shall, after September 1, 2004, be elected for a term of 1 year longer than provided by law or charter.  (3) In home rule cities where the charter provides for the election of city officers at a time other than at the odd year general election and provides that members of the governing body are not all to be elected in the same year, the governing body by ordinance adopted prior to April 1, 1971 may alter the length of terms now provided by charter to provide that the city may continue to elect part of the governing body at each election. A term shall not be extended beyond January 1 following the first odd year general election at which the officer would be elected as provided by charter. A term shall not be for more than 4 years. History: Add. 1970, Act 239, Imd. Eff. Dec. 22, 1970 ;-- Am. 2003, Act 302, Eff. Jan. 1, 2005 ;-- Am. 2004, Act 293, Imd. Eff. July 23, 2004 ;-- Am. 2011, Act 233, Eff. Jan. 1, 2012 Popular Name: Election Code
MI Comp L § 168.644h (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 168 - Michigan Election Law|Act 116 of 1954 - Michigan Election Law (168.1 - 168.992)|116-1954-XXVIII - Chapter XXVIII Holding of Elections (168.641...168.799a)|Section 168.644h - Time of Taking Office.

168.644h Time of taking office. Sec. 644h.  All persons elected at the odd year general election shall take office at 12 noon on January 1 following the election. In home rule cities, if the charter provides for an earlier date for taking office or if prior to April 1, 1971, the council provides by ordinance for an earlier date for taking office, the earlier date shall prevail. History: Add. 1970, Act 239, Imd. Eff. Dec. 22, 1970 Popular Name: Election Code
MI Comp L § 168.644i (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 168 - Michigan Election Law|Act 116 of 1954 - Michigan Election Law (168.1 - 168.992)|116-1954-XXVIII - Chapter XXVIII Holding of Elections (168.641...168.799a)|Section 168.644i - Manner of Conducting Elections.

168.644i Manner of conducting elections. Sec. 644i.  All odd year primary and general elections shall be conducted in the manner elections for state and county offices are conducted. History: Add. 1970, Act 239, Imd. Eff. Dec. 22, 1970 Popular Name: Election Code
MI Comp L § 168.644j-168.644l (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 168 - Michigan Election Law|Act 116 of 1954 - Michigan Election Law (168.1 - 168.992)|116-1954-XXVIII - Chapter XXVIII Holding of Elections (168.641...168.799a)|Section 168.644j-168.644l - Repealed. 2003, Act 302, Eff. Jan. 1, 2005.

168.644j-168.644l Repealed. 2003, Act 302, Eff. Jan. 1, 2005. Compiler's Notes: The repealed sections pertained to election in home rule city, regular city elections, and school district and community college district elections.Popular Name: Election Code
MI Comp L § 168.645 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 168 - Michigan Election Law|Act 116 of 1954 - Michigan Election Law (168.1 - 168.992)|116-1954-XXVIII - Chapter XXVIII Holding of Elections (168.641...168.799a)|Section 168.645 - Repealed. 1958, Act 192, Eff. Sept. 13, 1958.

168.645 Repealed. 1958, Act 192, Eff. Sept. 13, 1958. Compiler's Notes: The repealed section provided for biennial township elections.Popular Name: Election Code
MI Comp L § 168.646 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 168 - Michigan Election Law|Act 116 of 1954 - Michigan Election Law (168.1 - 168.992)|116-1954-XXVIII - Chapter XXVIII Holding of Elections (168.641...168.799a)|Section 168.646 - Repealed. 2003, Act 302, Eff. Jan. 1, 2005.

168.646 Repealed. 2003, Act 302, Eff. Jan. 1, 2005. Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to provisions governing city and village regular elections.
MI Comp L § 168.646b (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 168 - Michigan Election Law|Act 116 of 1954 - Michigan Election Law (168.1 - 168.992)|116-1954-XXVIII - Chapter XXVIII Holding of Elections (168.641...168.799a)|Section 168.646b - Repealed. 2003, Act 302, Eff. Jan. 1, 2005.

168.646b Repealed. 2003, Act 302, Eff. Jan. 1, 2005. Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to nomination and election of city or village officers.Popular Name: Election Code
MI Comp L § 168.646c (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 168 - Michigan Election Law|Act 116 of 1954 - Michigan Election Law (168.1 - 168.992)|116-1954-XXVIII - Chapter XXVIII Holding of Elections (168.641...168.799a)|Section 168.646c - Repealed. 1990, Act 7, Imd. Eff. Feb. 12, 1990.

168.646c Repealed. 1990, Act 7, Imd. Eff. Feb. 12, 1990. Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to election of judges of common pleas court.Popular Name: Election Code
MI Comp L § 168.646d (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 168 - Michigan Election Law|Act 116 of 1954 - Michigan Election Law (168.1 - 168.992)|116-1954-XXVIII - Chapter XXVIII Holding of Elections (168.641...168.799a)|Section 168.646d - Repealed. 1980, Act 188, Imd. Eff. July 3, 1980.

168.646d Repealed. 1980, Act 188, Imd. Eff. July 3, 1980. Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to effective dates of precinct divisions.Popular Name: Election Code
MI Comp L § 168.801 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 168 - Michigan Election Law|Act 116 of 1954 - Michigan Election Law (168.1 - 168.992)|116-1954-XXIX - Chapter XXIX Canvass by the Precinct Inspectors (168.801...168.813)|Section 168.801 - Canvass of Votes by Precinct Inspectors; Public Access.

168.801 Canvass of votes by precinct inspectors; public access. Sec. 801.  Immediately on closing the polls, the board of inspectors of election in each precinct shall proceed to canvass the vote. Such canvass shall commence by a comparison of the poll lists and a correction of any mistakes that may be found therein until they shall be found or made to agree. Such canvass shall be public and the doors to the polling places and at least 1 door in the building housing the polling places and giving ready access to them shall not be locked during such canvass. History: 1954, Act 116, Eff. June 1, 1955 ;-- Am. 1955, Act 271, Imd. Eff. June 30, 1955 ;-- Am. 1963, Act 67, Eff. Sept. 6, 1963 Popular Name: Election Code
MI Comp L § 168.802 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 168 - Michigan Election Law|Act 116 of 1954 - Michigan Election Law (168.1 - 168.992)|116-1954-XXIX - Chapter XXIX Canvass by the Precinct Inspectors (168.801...168.813)|Section 168.802 - Repealed. 2018, Act 120, Eff. Dec. 31, 2018.

168.802 Repealed. 2018, Act 120, Eff. Dec. 31, 2018. Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to disposition of excess ballots.Popular Name: Election Code
MI Comp L § 168.804 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 168 - Michigan Election Law|Act 116 of 1954 - Michigan Election Law (168.1 - 168.992)|116-1954-XXIX - Chapter XXIX Canvass by the Precinct Inspectors (168.801...168.813)|Section 168.804 - Repealed. 2018, Act 120, Eff. Dec. 31, 2018.

168.804 Repealed. 2018, Act 120, Eff. Dec. 31, 2018. Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to counting and tallying of ballots.Popular Name: Election Code
MI Comp L § 168.805 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 168 - Michigan Election Law|Act 116 of 1954 - Michigan Election Law (168.1 - 168.992)|116-1954-XXIX - Chapter XXIX Canvass by the Precinct Inspectors (168.801...168.813)|Section 168.805 - Ballots; Packaging; Statement; Placement in Ballot Box; Seal; Delivery.

168.805 Ballots; packaging; statement; placement in ballot box; seal; delivery. Sec. 805.  (1) After the ballots are counted as provided in this chapter, the board of election inspectors shall securely tie the ballots in packages or rolls, and the board of election inspectors shall attach to each ballot bag an endorsed statement showing the number and kind of ballots included in the ballot bag. The statement shall be securely attached to the outside of the bag, as prescribed by the secretary of state.  (2) After all ballots are tied in packages or rolls, the board of election inspectors shall place the ballots in ballot bags approved by the secretary of state. The board of election inspectors shall then seal the bags with an approved seal that shall be furnished with the election supplies. The bags shall be placed in the ballot box or other ballot container provided for ballots under section 669 along with 1 tally sheet, if the tally sheet is not combined with the statement of returns. The board of election inspectors shall securely fasten and seal the ballot box or other ballot container with an approved seal furnished with the election supplies. The seal shall be affixed to render it impossible to open the ballot box or other ballot container without breaking the seal. The board of election inspectors shall then deliver the ballot box or other ballot container to the township, city, or village clerk. History: 1954, Act 116, Eff. June 1, 1955 ;-- Am. 1965, Act 206, Imd. Eff. July 16, 1965 ;-- Am. 1995, Act 261, Eff. Mar. 28, 1996 ;-- Am. 2000, Act 207, Imd. Eff. June 27, 2000 Popular Name: Election Code
MI Comp L § 168.806 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 168 - Michigan Election Law|Act 116 of 1954 - Michigan Election Law (168.1 - 168.992)|116-1954-XXIX - Chapter XXIX Canvass by the Precinct Inspectors (168.801...168.813)|Section 168.806 - Duplicate Statements of Returns; Contents, Certificate as to Correctness.

168.806 Duplicate statements of returns; contents, certificate as to correctness.Sec. 806.  (1) The election inspectors shall then prepare duplicate statements of the returns showing the whole number of votes cast for all offices voted that are to be canvassed by the board of county canvassers, the names of the persons for whom the votes were given, and the number each person received. The election inspectors shall also prepare duplicate statements of the results on any proposed constitutional amendment or other propositions submitted to the voters at the election that are to be canvassed by the board of county canvassers, showing the whole number of votes cast, the number of votes cast for, and the number of votes cast against the proposed constitutional amendment or other proposition.  (2) Each member of the board of election inspectors shall sign the certificate on the statement of returns as to the correctness of the returns and that the ballots have been packaged, sealed, and indorsed in the manner specified. History: 1954, Act 116, Eff. June 1, 1955 ;-- Am. 1968, Act 65, Eff. July 1, 1968 ;-- Am. 2013, Act 51, Imd. Eff. June 11, 2013 Compiler's Notes: Section 3 of Act 65 of 1968 provides: “This act shall take effect on July 1, 1968, except in any county with a population of 400,000 or more it shall take effect on July 1, 1970.”Popular Name: Election Code