reglab/statecodes huggingface dataset:
2023 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) › 116-1954-XXVIII-CONDUCT-OF-ELECTIONS-AND-MANNER-OF-VOTING - Conduct of Elections and Manner of Voting (168.720...168.750) › Section 168.736c.amended - Secrecy Sleeve; General Election; Instructions.

***** 168.736c.amended THIS AMENDED SECTION IS EFFECTIVE 91 DAYS AFTER ADJOURNMENT OF THE 2023 REGULAR SESSION SINE DIE *****
168.736c.amended Secrecy sleeve; general election; instructions.
Sec. 736c.
Each ballot secrecy sleeve used at a general election must either contain the following ballot marking instructions printed on the front of the ballot secrecy sleeve or must have a clear plastic pocket on the front of the ballot secrecy sleeve that contains a printed copy of the following ballot marking instructions:
GENERAL ELECTION
TO VOTE: Completely darken the oval opposite each choice as shown:
[insert graphic here].
-- OR --
TO VOTE: Completely darken the box opposite each choice
as shown: [insert graphic here].
IMPORTANT: To mark your ballot, use only a black or blue ink pen.
DO NOT USE ANY OTHER INK COLOR!
PARTISAN SECTION: To vote the partisan section of the ballot, you
may cast a "mixed ticket."
Mixed Ticket: Vote for the individual candidates of your choice
in each office.
NONPARTISAN and PROPOSAL SECTIONS of the ballot (if any) must be
voted separately.
DO NOT vote for more candidates than indicated under each office
title.
WRITE-IN CANDIDATES: To vote for a candidate whose name is not
printed on the ballot, write or place the name of that candidate
in the blank space provided and completely darken the voting target
area. Do not cast a write-in vote for a candidate whose name
is already printed on the ballot for that office.
CHECK BOTH SIDES OF BALLOT: This ballot has two sides. Be certain
to check the reverse side of the ballot.
WHEN YOU HAVE COMPLETED VOTING: Place the ballot in the secrecy
sleeve so that votes cannot be seen and, if there is a numbered stub, the numbered stub is visible. Return the ballot to the election official stationed at the tabulator. (If voting by absentee ballot, follow the instructions provided by the clerk for returning the ballot.)
NOTE: If you make a mistake, return your ballot to the election
official and obtain a new ballot. Do not attempt to erase or
correct any marks made in error.
History:
Add. 2012, Act 128, Imd. Eff. May 14, 2012 ;-- Am. 2015, Act 268, Imd. Eff. Jan. 5, 2016 ;-- Am. 2018, Act 190, Imd. Eff. June 20, 2018 ;-- Am. 2023, Act 81, Eff. (sine die)
Popular Name:
Election Code
2023 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) › 116-1954-XXVIII-CONDUCT-OF-ELECTIONS-AND-MANNER-OF-VOTING - Conduct of Elections and Manner of Voting (168.720...168.750) › Section 168.736d - Secrecy Sleeve; Nonpartisan Election; Instructions.

***** 168.736d THIS SECTION IS AMENDED EFFECTIVE 91 DAYS AFTER ADJOURNMENT OF THE 2023 REGULAR SESSION SINE DIE: See 168.736d.amended *****
168.736d Secrecy sleeve; nonpartisan election; instructions.
Sec. 736d.
Each ballot secrecy sleeve used at a nonpartisan election must either contain the following ballot marking instructions printed on the front of the ballot secrecy sleeve or must have a clear plastic pocket on the front of the ballot secrecy sleeve that contains a printed copy of the following ballot marking instructions:
NONPARTISAN ELECTION
TO VOTE: Completely darken the oval opposite each choice as shown:
[insert graphic here].
-- OR --
TO VOTE: Completely darken the box opposite each choice as shown:
[insert graphic here].
IMPORTANT: To mark your ballot, use only a black or blue ink pen.
DO NOT USE ANY OTHER INK COLOR!
DO NOT vote for more candidates than indicated under each office title.
WRITE-IN CANDIDATES: To vote for a candidate whose name is not printed on the ballot, write or place the name of that candidate in the blank space provided and completely darken the voting target area. Do not cast a write-in vote for a candidate whose name is already printed on the ballot for that office.
CHECK BOTH SIDES OF BALLOT: This ballot has two sides. Be certain to check the reverse side of the ballot.
WHEN YOU HAVE COMPLETED VOTING: Place the ballot in the secrecy sleeve so that votes cannot be seen and the numbered stub is visible. Return the ballot to the election official stationed at the tabulator. (If voting by absentee ballot, follow the instructions provided by the clerk for returning the ballot.)
NOTE: If you make a mistake, return your ballot to the election official and obtain a new ballot. Do not attempt to erase or correct any marks made in error.
History:
Add. 2012, Act 128, Imd. Eff. May 14, 2012 ;-- Am. 2018, Act 190, Imd. Eff. June 20, 2018
Popular Name:
Election Code
2023 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) › 116-1954-XXVIII-CONDUCT-OF-ELECTIONS-AND-MANNER-OF-VOTING - Conduct of Elections and Manner of Voting (168.720...168.750) › Section 168.736d.amended - Secrecy Sleeve; Nonpartisan Election; Instructions.

***** 168.736d.amended THIS AMENDED SECTION IS EFFECTIVE 91 DAYS AFTER ADJOURNMENT OF THE 2023 REGULAR SESSION SINE DIE *****
168.736d.amended Secrecy sleeve; nonpartisan election; instructions.
Sec. 736d.
Each ballot secrecy sleeve used at a nonpartisan election must either contain the following ballot marking instructions printed on the front of the ballot secrecy sleeve or must have a clear plastic pocket on the front of the ballot secrecy sleeve that contains a printed copy of the following ballot marking instructions:
NONPARTISAN ELECTION
TO VOTE: Completely darken the oval opposite each choice as shown:
[insert graphic here].
-- OR --
TO VOTE: Completely darken the box opposite each choice as shown:
[insert graphic here].
IMPORTANT: To mark your ballot, use only a black or blue ink pen.
DO NOT USE ANY OTHER INK COLOR!
DO NOT vote for more candidates than indicated under each office title.
WRITE-IN CANDIDATES: To vote for a candidate whose name is not printed on the ballot, write or place the name of that candidate in the blank space provided and completely darken the voting target area. Do not cast a write-in vote for a candidate whose name is already printed on the ballot for that office.
CHECK BOTH SIDES OF BALLOT: This ballot has two sides. Be certain to check the reverse side of the ballot.
WHEN YOU HAVE COMPLETED VOTING: Place the ballot in the secrecy sleeve so that votes cannot be seen and, if there is a numbered stub, the numbered stub is visible. Return the ballot to the election official stationed at the tabulator. (If voting by absentee ballot, follow the instructions provided by the clerk for returning the ballot.)
NOTE: If you make a mistake, return your ballot to the election official and obtain a new ballot. Do not attempt to erase or correct any marks made in error.
History:
Add. 2012, Act 128, Imd. Eff. May 14, 2012 ;-- Am. 2018, Act 190, Imd. Eff. June 20, 2018 ;-- Am. 2023, Act 81, Eff. (sine die)
Popular Name:
Election Code
2023 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) › 116-1954-XXVIII-CONDUCT-OF-ELECTIONS-AND-MANNER-OF-VOTING - Conduct of Elections and Manner of Voting (168.720...168.750) › Section 168.736e - Secrecy Sleeve; Special Election; Instructions.

***** 168.736e THIS SECTION IS AMENDED EFFECTIVE 91 DAYS AFTER ADJOURNMENT OF THE 2023 REGULAR SESSION SINE DIE: See 168.736e.amended *****
168.736e Secrecy sleeve; special election; instructions.
Sec. 736e.
Each ballot secrecy sleeve used at a special election must either contain the following ballot marking instructions printed on the front of the ballot secrecy sleeve or must have a clear plastic pocket on the front of the ballot secrecy sleeve that contains a printed copy of the following ballot marking instructions:
SPECIAL ELECTION
TO VOTE: Completely darken the oval opposite each choice as shown:
[insert graphic here].
-- OR --
TO VOTE: Completely darken the box opposite each choice as shown:
[insert graphic here].
IMPORTANT: To mark your ballot, use only a black or blue ink pen.
DO NOT USE ANY OTHER INK COLOR!
CHECK BOTH SIDES OF BALLOT: This ballot has two sides. Be certain to check the reverse side of the ballot.
WHEN YOU HAVE COMPLETED VOTING: Place the ballot in the secrecy sleeve so that votes cannot be seen and the numbered stub is visible. Return the ballot to the election official stationed at the tabulator. (If voting by absentee ballot, follow the instructions provided by the clerk for returning the ballot.)
NOTE: If you make a mistake, return your ballot to the election official and obtain a new ballot. Do not attempt to erase or correct any marks made in error.
History:
Add. 2012, Act 128, Imd. Eff. May 14, 2012 ;-- Am. 2018, Act 190, Imd. Eff. June 20, 2018
Popular Name:
Election Code
2023 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) › 116-1954-XXVIII-CONDUCT-OF-ELECTIONS-AND-MANNER-OF-VOTING - Conduct of Elections and Manner of Voting (168.720...168.750) › Section 168.736e.amended - Secrecy Sleeve; Special Election; Instructions.

***** 168.736e.amended THIS AMENDED SECTION IS EFFECTIVE 91 DAYS AFTER ADJOURNMENT OF THE 2023 REGULAR SESSION SINE DIE *****
168.736e.amended Secrecy sleeve; special election; instructions.
Sec. 736e.
Each ballot secrecy sleeve used at a special election must either contain the following ballot marking instructions printed on the front of the ballot secrecy sleeve or must have a clear plastic pocket on the front of the ballot secrecy sleeve that contains a printed copy of the following ballot marking instructions:
SPECIAL ELECTION
TO VOTE: Completely darken the oval opposite each choice as shown:
[insert graphic here].
-- OR --
TO VOTE: Completely darken the box opposite each choice as shown:
[insert graphic here].
IMPORTANT: To mark your ballot, use only a black or blue ink pen.
DO NOT USE ANY OTHER INK COLOR!
CHECK BOTH SIDES OF BALLOT: This ballot has two sides. Be certain to check the reverse side of the ballot.
WHEN YOU HAVE COMPLETED VOTING: Place the ballot in the secrecy sleeve so that votes cannot be seen and, if there is a numbered stub, the numbered stub is visible. Return the ballot to the election official stationed at the tabulator. (If voting by absentee ballot, follow the instructions provided by the clerk for returning the ballot.)
NOTE: If you make a mistake, return your ballot to the election official and obtain a new ballot. Do not attempt to erase or correct any marks made in error.
History:
Add. 2012, Act 128, Imd. Eff. May 14, 2012 ;-- Am. 2018, Act 190, Imd. Eff. June 20, 2018 ;-- Am. 2023, Act 81, Eff. (sine die)
Popular Name:
Election Code
2023 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) › 116-1954-XXVIII-CONDUCT-OF-ELECTIONS-AND-MANNER-OF-VOTING - Conduct of Elections and Manner of Voting (168.720...168.750) › Section 168.736f - Ballot Marking Instructions; Limitation.

168.736f Ballot marking instructions; limitation.
Sec. 736f.
The ballot marking instructions as provided in sections 736b, 736c, 736d, 736e, and 764, are the only written ballot marking instructions that shall be provided to an elector.
History:
Add. 2012, Act 128, Imd. Eff. May 14, 2012
Popular Name:
Election Code
2023 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) › 116-1954-XXVIII-CONDUCT-OF-ELECTIONS-AND-MANNER-OF-VOTING - Conduct of Elections and Manner of Voting (168.720...168.750) › Section 168.736g - Discontinued Use of Secrecy Sleeve Defaced, Marred, or Containing Other Mark.

168.736g Discontinued use of secrecy sleeve defaced, marred, or containing other mark.
Sec. 736g.
If a ballot secrecy sleeve used at an election or a ballot marking instruction sheet contained in a clear plastic pocket on the front of a ballot secrecy sleeve used at an election is defaced, marred, or contains any mark on it other than the ballot marking instructions that are required under this act, the use of that ballot secrecy sleeve or that ballot marking instruction sheet contained in the clear plastic pocket on the front of the ballot secrecy sleeve shall be immediately discontinued and the ballot secrecy sleeve or ballot marking instruction sheet shall be discarded and not be further used at that election. In addition, if a clear plastic pocket on the front of a ballot secrecy sleeve used at an election is defaced, marred, or contains any mark on it, the use of that clear plastic pocket on the front of the ballot secrecy sleeve shall be immediately discontinued and the clear plastic pocket shall be discarded and not be further used at that election.
History:
Add. 2012, Act 128, Imd. Eff. May 14, 2012
Popular Name:
Election Code
2023 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) › 116-1954-XXVIII-CONDUCT-OF-ELECTIONS-AND-MANNER-OF-VOTING - Conduct of Elections and Manner of Voting (168.720...168.750) › Section 168.737 - Repealed. 2012, Act 128, Imd. Eff. May 14, 2012.

168.737 Repealed. 2012, Act 128, Imd. Eff. May 14, 2012.
Compiler's Notes:
The repealed section pertained to manner of marking ballot.
Popular Name:
Election Code
2023 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) › 116-1954-XXVIII-CONDUCT-OF-ELECTIONS-AND-MANNER-OF-VOTING - Conduct of Elections and Manner of Voting (168.720...168.750) › Section 168.738 - Voting; Ballots; Folding; Deposit in Ballot Box; Rejection for Exposure.

168.738 Voting; ballots; folding; deposit in ballot box; rejection for exposure.
Sec. 738.
(1) Before leaving the booth or voting compartment, the elector shall fold his or her ballot or each of the ballots so that no part of the face shall be exposed, and with the detachable corner on the outside. Upon leaving the booth, the elector shall at once deliver in public view the ballot or ballots to the inspector designated to receive the ballot or ballots. Except as provided in subsection (2), the inspector shall tear off the corner of the ballot, where perforated, containing the number and shall then in the presence of the elector and the board of inspectors deposit each ballot in the proper ballot box without opening the ballot.
(2) If an elector shows his or her ballot or any part of the ballot to any person other than a person lawfully assisting him or her in the preparation of the ballot or a minor child accompanying that elector in the booth or voting compartment under section 736a, after the ballot has been marked, to disclose any part of the face of the ballot, the ballot shall not be deposited in the ballot box, but shall be marked "rejected for exposure", and shall be disposed of as are other rejected ballots. If an elector exposes his or her ballot, a note of the occurrence shall be entered on the poll list opposite his or her name and the elector shall not be allowed to vote at the election.
History:
1954, Act 116, Eff. June 1, 1955 ;-- Am. 1996, Act 213, Imd. Eff. May 28, 1996
Popular Name:
Election Code
2023 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) › 116-1954-XXVIII-CONDUCT-OF-ELECTIONS-AND-MANNER-OF-VOTING - Conduct of Elections and Manner of Voting (168.720...168.750) › Section 168.739 - Repealed. 2018, Act 120, Eff. Dec. 31, 2018.

168.739 Repealed. 2018, Act 120, Eff. Dec. 31, 2018.
Compiler's Notes:
The repealed section pertained to deposit of ballots in separate boxes.
Popular Name:
Election Code
2023 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) › 116-1954-XXVIII-CONDUCT-OF-ELECTIONS-AND-MANNER-OF-VOTING - Conduct of Elections and Manner of Voting (168.720...168.750) › Section 168.740 - Voting; Ballots, Spoiling.

168.740 Voting; ballots, spoiling.
Sec. 740.
If any elector inadvertently spoils a ballot, he shall return all of the ballots given him to the board, and said board shall deliver to him another ballot or set of ballots, all bearing the same number. One of the inspectors of election shall, upon the poll book and list, note the change in the number on the ballot or ballots given such elector.
History:
1954, Act 116, Eff. June 1, 1955 ;-- Am. 1955, Act 271, Imd. Eff. June 30, 1955
Popular Name:
Election Code
2023 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) › 116-1954-XXVIII-CONDUCT-OF-ELECTIONS-AND-MANNER-OF-VOTING - Conduct of Elections and Manner of Voting (168.720...168.750) › Section 168.741 - Voting; Unused and Spoiled Ballots; Preservation.

168.741 Voting; unused and spoiled ballots; preservation.
Sec. 741.
The board of inspectors of election shall preserve the unused ballots, together with the ballots that have been spoiled by the electors and in place of which other ballots have been issued, and return them to the city or township clerk, or other officer provided by a city charter, with a statement of the number of ballots voted, and the clerk shall give to the election inspectors a receipt that must be filed with the chairperson of the board.
History:
1954, Act 116, Eff. June 1, 1955 ;-- Am. 2018, Act 120, Eff. Dec. 31, 2018
Popular Name:
Election Code
2023 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) › 116-1954-XXVIII-CONDUCT-OF-ELECTIONS-AND-MANNER-OF-VOTING - Conduct of Elections and Manner of Voting (168.720...168.750) › Section 168.742 - Voting; Time for Voting Ballot.

168.742 Voting; time for voting ballot.
Sec. 742.
The board of inspectors of election may make such regulations as they deem proper, reasonably limiting the time in which an elector may remain in the room or booth while preparing and voting his ballot.
History:
1954, Act 116, Eff. June 1, 1955
Popular Name:
Election Code
2023 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) › 116-1954-XXVIII-CONDUCT-OF-ELECTIONS-AND-MANNER-OF-VOTING - Conduct of Elections and Manner of Voting (168.720...168.750) › Section 168.743 - Voting; Ballots; Return by Elector; Failure; Arrest.

168.743 Voting; ballots; return by elector; failure; arrest.
Sec. 743.
An elector to whom an official ballot has been delivered is not permitted to leave the polling place without either voting the ballot or returning the ballot to the inspector from whom he or she received the ballot. An elector who attempts to leave the polling place with a ballot in his or her possession, and refuses to deliver the ballot upon request, must be at once arrested on demand of any member of the board of election inspectors.
History:
1954, Act 116, Eff. June 1, 1955 ;-- Am. 2018, Act 120, Eff. Dec. 31, 2018
Popular Name:
Election Code
2023 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) › 116-1954-XXVIII-CONDUCT-OF-ELECTIONS-AND-MANNER-OF-VOTING - Conduct of Elections and Manner of Voting (168.720...168.750) › Section 168.744 - Prohibited Acts; Violation as Misdemeanor.

168.744 Prohibited acts; violation as misdemeanor.
Sec. 744.
(1) An election inspector or any other person in a polling room, in a compartment connected to a polling room, or within 100 feet from any entrance to a building in which a polling place is located shall not persuade or endeavor to persuade a person to vote for or against any particular candidate or party ticket or for or against any ballot question that is being voted on at the election. A person shall not place or distribute stickers, other than stickers provided by the election officials pursuant to law, in a polling room, in a compartment connected to a polling room, or within 100 feet from any entrance to a building in which a polling place is located.
(2) A person shall not solicit donations, gifts, contributions, purchase of tickets, or similar demands, or request or obtain signatures on petitions in a polling room, in a compartment connected to a polling room, or within 100 feet from any entrance to a building in which a polling place is located.
(3) On election day, a person shall not post, display, or distribute in a polling place, in any hallway used by voters to enter or exit a polling place, or within 100 feet of an entrance to a building in which a polling place is located any material that directly or indirectly makes reference to an election, a candidate, or a ballot question. Except as otherwise provided in section 744a, this subsection does not apply to official material that is required by law to be posted, displayed, or distributed in a polling place on election day.
(4) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor.
History:
1954, Act 116, Eff. June 1, 1955 ;-- Am. 1972, Act 60, Imd. Eff. Feb. 22, 1972 ;-- Am. 1995, Act 261, Eff. Mar. 28, 1996 ;-- Am. 2012, Act 156, Imd. Eff. June 5, 2012
Popular Name:
Election Code
2023 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) › 116-1954-XXVIII-CONDUCT-OF-ELECTIONS-AND-MANNER-OF-VOTING - Conduct of Elections and Manner of Voting (168.720...168.750) › Section 168.744a - Appearance of Name of Elected or Appointed Official in Polling Place or Room Prohibited; Violation; Fine.

168.744a Appearance of name of elected or appointed official in polling place or room prohibited; violation; fine.
Sec. 744a.
(1) Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the name of an elected or appointed official of this state or a political subdivision of this state shall not appear on any material that is temporarily posted, displayed, or distributed in a polling place or polling room on election day.
(2) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than $100.00 for a first offense and is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than $250.00 for a second or subsequent offense.
History:
Add. 2012, Act 156, Imd. Eff. June 5, 2012
Popular Name:
Election Code
2023 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) › 116-1954-XXVIII-CONDUCT-OF-ELECTIONS-AND-MANNER-OF-VOTING - Conduct of Elections and Manner of Voting (168.720...168.750) › Section 168.746 - Ballot of Challenged Voter; Endorsement Concealed, Identification Prohibited.

168.746 Ballot of challenged voter; endorsement concealed, identification prohibited.
Sec. 746.
To prevent the identification of said ballot, except as hereinafter provided for in case of a contested election, the inspectors of election shall cause to be securely attached to said ballot, with mucilage or other adhesive substance, a slip or piece of blank paper of the same color and appearance, as nearly as may be, as the paper of the ballot, in such manner as to cover and wholly conceal said endorsement but not to injure or deface the same; and if any inspector or other officer of an election shall afterward expose said endorsement or remove the said slip of paper covering the same, or attempt to identify the ballot of any voter, or suffer the same to be done by any other person, he shall, on conviction thereof, be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor.
History:
1954, Act 116, Eff. June 1, 1955
Popular Name:
Election Code
2023 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) › 116-1954-XXVIII-CONDUCT-OF-ELECTIONS-AND-MANNER-OF-VOTING - Conduct of Elections and Manner of Voting (168.720...168.750) › Section 168.747 - Contested Election; Challenged Voters' Ballots, Identification in Court.

168.747 Contested election; challenged voters' ballots, identification in court.
Sec. 747.
In case of a contested election, on the trial thereof before any court of competent jurisdiction, it shall be competent for either party to the cause to have produced in court the ballot boxes, ballots and poll books used at the election out of which the cause has arisen, and to introduce evidence proving or tending to prove that any person named on such poll lists was an unqualified voter at the election aforesaid, and that the ballot of such person was received. On such trial, the correspondence of the number endorsed on a ballot as herein provided with the number of the ballot placed opposite the name of any person on the poll lists shall be received as prima facie proof that such ballot was cast by such person: Provided, That the ballot of no person shall be inspected or identified under the provisions of this chapter unless such person shall consent thereto in writing, or unless such person has been convicted of falsely swearing in such ballot, or unless the fact that such person was an unqualified elector at the time of casting such ballot has been determined.
History:
1954, Act 116, Eff. June 1, 1955
Popular Name:
Election Code
2023 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) › 116-1954-XXVIII-CONDUCT-OF-ELECTIONS-AND-MANNER-OF-VOTING - Conduct of Elections and Manner of Voting (168.720...168.750) › Section 168.748 - Contested Election; Petition to Determine Qualifications of Electors.

168.748 Contested election; petition to determine qualifications of electors.
Sec. 748.
After issue joined in any case of contested election, either party to the cause may present a petition to the court before which the said cause is to be tried, setting forth among other things that the petitioner has good reason to believe and does believe that 1 or more voters at the election out of which the cause has arisen, naming him or them, and stating his or their place of residence, were unqualified to vote at such election; that he believes the same can be established by competent testimony; that the ballot or ballots of such voter or voters were received after being challenged, as provided by law; and praying that the court may try and determine the question of the qualification of such voter or voters at said election, which petition shall be verified by the oath of the petitioner or some other person acquainted with the facts, and thereupon the court shall direct an issue to be framed, within a time to be fixed therefor, for the purpose of determining the question of the qualifications of the voter or voters named in said petition to vote at said election; and such issue shall stand for trial as in other cases, and the verdict of the jury or judgment of the court upon such issue so made shall be received, upon the trial of the principal issue in said cause, as conclusive evidence to establish or to disprove the said qualifications of said voter or voters.
History:
1954, Act 116, Eff. June 1, 1955
Popular Name:
Election Code
2023 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) › 116-1954-XXVIII-CONDUCT-OF-ELECTIONS-AND-MANNER-OF-VOTING - Conduct of Elections and Manner of Voting (168.720...168.750) › Section 168.749 - Contested Elections; Challenged Voters' Ballots, Removal of Slips Concealing Endorsements, Replacement.

168.749 Contested elections; challenged voters' ballots, removal of slips concealing endorsements, replacement.
Sec. 749.
On said trial, the judge presiding thereat and no other person shall remove from all challenged voters' ballots the slips of paper concealing the said endorsements until all ballots bearing numbers agreeing with the numbers against the names of such persons on the poll list as have been proved unqualified voters as aforesaid, have been found, and immediately thereafter said judge shall replace slips of paper upon all ballots from which he has taken the same in the same manner as is provided in this chapter for the inspectors of election.
History:
1954, Act 116, Eff. June 1, 1955
Popular Name:
Election Code
2023 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) › 116-1954-XXVIII-CONDUCT-OF-ELECTIONS-AND-MANNER-OF-VOTING - Conduct of Elections and Manner of Voting (168.720...168.750) › Section 168.750 - Electors; Exemption From Civil Process.

168.750 Electors; exemption from civil process.
Sec. 750.
During the day on which any election or primary election shall be held, pursuant to the provisions of law, no civil process shall be served on any elector entitled to vote at such election or primary election.
History:
1954, Act 116, Eff. June 1, 1955
Popular Name:
Election Code
2023 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) › 116-1954-XXVIII-ASSISTED-VOTERS - Assisted Voters (168.751...168.757) › Section 168.751 - Assisting Elector in Marking Ballot.

168.751 Assisting elector in marking ballot.
Sec. 751.
When at an election an elector shall state that the elector cannot mark his or her ballot, the elector shall be assisted in the marking of his or her ballot by 2 inspectors of election. If an elector is so disabled on account of blindness, the elector may be assisted in the marking of his or her ballot by a member of his or her immediate family or by a person over 18 years of age designated by the blind person.
History:
1954, Act 116, Eff. June 1, 1955 ;-- Am. 1972, Act 30, Imd. Eff. Feb. 19, 1972 ;-- Am. 1979, Act 151, Imd. Eff. Nov. 27, 1979
Popular Name:
Election Code
2023 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) › 116-1954-XXVIII-ASSISTED-VOTERS - Assisted Voters (168.751...168.757) › Section 168.752, 168.753 - Repealed. 1979, Act 151, Imd. Eff. Nov. 27, 1979.

168.752, 168.753 Repealed. 1979, Act 151, Imd. Eff. Nov. 27, 1979.
Compiler's Notes:
The repealed sections pertained to oath of election and to marking ballots for identification.
Popular Name:
Election Code
2023 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) › 116-1954-XXVIII-ASSISTED-VOTERS - Assisted Voters (168.751...168.757) › Section 168.754 - Assistance of Electors; Duties and Restrictions.

168.754 Assistance of electors; duties and restrictions.
Sec. 754.
The inspectors upon whom shall fall the duty of assisting a voter shall render such assistance inside the voting booth by showing him how to mark his ballot in order to vote as he desires, or the inspector shall himself mark the ballot as directed by the voter, but no ballot shall be marked by the inspector from any written or printed list or slip furnished him by the voter or any other person. The inspector shall not suggest to the voter how he should vote, or in any manner attempt to influence him as to the marking of his ballot, nor allow any other person so to do: Provided, That the duties and restrictions with respect to inspectors as provided for in this section shall apply to and govern any person assisting the voter in the marking of his ballot, in accordance with the authorization in section 751 of this act.
History:
1954, Act 116, Eff. June 1, 1955
Popular Name:
Election Code
2023 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) › 116-1954-XXVIII-ASSISTED-VOTERS - Assisted Voters (168.751...168.757) › Section 168.755 - Repealed. 1979, Act 151, Imd. Eff. Nov. 27, 1979.

168.755 Repealed. 1979, Act 151, Imd. Eff. Nov. 27, 1979.
Compiler's Notes:
The repealed section pertained to entering on list the name, address, and disability of elector.
Popular Name:
Election Code
2023 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) › 116-1954-XXVIII-ASSISTED-VOTERS - Assisted Voters (168.751...168.757) › Section 168.755a - Elector Unable to Write or Sign Name; Execution of Election Document by Making Mark or Using Signature Stamp; "Election Document" Defined.

168.755a Elector unable to write or sign name; execution of election document by making mark or using signature stamp; "election document" defined.
Sec. 755a.
(1) If an elector is unable to write, or sign his or her name on an election document because of a physical disability, the elector may execute the election document where a signature is required either by making his or her mark or by using a signature stamp.
(2) As used in this section, "election document" includes, but is not limited to, any of the following:
(a) A voter application as described in section 523.
(b) An absent voter ballot application as described in section 759 or 759a.
(c) An emergency absent voter ballot application as described in section 759b.
(d) An absent voter ballot return envelope as described in section 761.
History:
Add. 2014, Act 79, Imd. Eff. Mar. 28, 2014
Popular Name:
Election Code
2023 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) › 116-1954-XXVIII-ASSISTED-VOTERS - Assisted Voters (168.751...168.757) › Section 168.756 - False Statement as Perjury.

168.756 False statement as perjury.
Sec. 756.
An elector who shall falsely state that he or she is incapable of marking his or her ballot shall, on conviction, be considered guilty of perjury.
History:
1954, Act 116, Eff. June 1, 1955 ;-- Am. 1979, Act 151, Imd. Eff. Nov. 27, 1979
Popular Name:
Election Code
2023 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) › 116-1954-XXVIII-ASSISTED-VOTERS - Assisted Voters (168.751...168.757) › Section 168.757 - Unlawful Conduct; Felony.

168.757 Unlawful conduct; felony.
Sec. 757.
Any inspector who shall wilfully assist any elector in any manner contrary to the provisions contained in this section, shall, upon conviction, be guilty of a felony.
History:
1954, Act 116, Eff. June 1, 1955 ;-- Am. 1979, Act 151, Imd. Eff. Nov. 27, 1979
Popular Name:
Election Code
2023 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) › 116-1954-XXVIII-ABSENT-VOTERS - Absent Voters (168.758...168.769a) › Section 168.758 - Repealed. 2018, Act 603, Imd. Eff. Dec. 28, 2018.

168.758 Repealed. 2018, Act 603, Imd. Eff. Dec. 28, 2018.
Compiler's Notes:
This repealed section pertained to valid reasons for obtaining an absentee ballot.
Popular Name:
Election Code
2023 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) › 116-1954-XXVIII-ABSENT-VOTERS - Absent Voters (168.758...168.769a) › Section 168.758b - Voting by Persons Confined in Jail or Prison Prohibited.

168.758b Voting by persons confined in jail or prison prohibited.
Sec. 758b.
A person who, in a court of this or another state or in a federal court, has been legally convicted and sentenced for a crime for which the penalty imposed is confinement in jail or prison shall not vote, offer to vote, attempt to vote, or be permitted to vote at an election while confined.
History:
Add. 1975, Act 178, Imd. Eff. July 25, 1975
Popular Name:
Election Code
2023 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) › 116-1954-XXVIII-ABSENT-VOTERS - Absent Voters (168.758...168.769a) › Section 168.758c - Repealed. 2003, Act 302, Eff. Jan. 1, 2005.

168.758c Repealed. 2003, Act 302, Eff. Jan. 1, 2005.
Compiler's Notes:
The repealed section pertained to certain electors considered absent voters for purposes of community college district special elections.
Popular Name:
Election Code
2023 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) › 116-1954-XXVIII-ABSENT-VOTERS - Absent Voters (168.758...168.769a) › Section 168.759b - Emergency Absent Voters' Ballot; Application.

168.759b Emergency absent voters' ballot; application.
Sec. 759b.
Any registered elector may apply for absent voter ballots at any time prior to 4 p.m. on election day if he shall have become physically disabled or shall be absent from the city or township because of sickness or death in the family which has occurred at a time which has made it impossible to apply for absent voter ballots by the statutory deadline. The application shall be called an emergency absent voter application.
Emergency absent voter applications may be made by letter or on a form provided by the clerk. The application shall set forth that the voter is qualified to vote in the election, stating the statutory reason for applying for an emergency absent voter ballot and that the reason for applying after the statutory deadline occurred at such a time to make it impossible to file an application for absent voter ballots by the statutory deadline.
Any person intentionally making a false statement in such application is guilty of a felony. Any person aiding or abetting any person to make a false statement on such application is guilty of a felony.
Upon receipt by the clerk of a valid application for an emergency absent voter ballot, the clerk may deliver the ballots to the applicant in person, through a deputy or an election assistant, or he may deliver them at his office to a person named by the applicant in the application. The voter may return the ballots to the clerk in the sealed envelope provided therefor in any manner he sees fit. To be valid, ballots must be returned to the clerk in time to be delivered to the polls prior to 8 p.m. on election day.
History:
Add. 1965, Act 205, Imd. Eff. July 16, 1965
Popular Name:
Election Code
2023 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) › 116-1954-XXVIII-ABSENT-VOTERS - Absent Voters (168.758...168.769a) › Section 168.759c - Absent Voter Ballot; Political Party Ballot Selection.

***** 168.759c THIS SECTION IS REPEALED BY ACT 82 OF 2023 EFFECTIVE 91 DAYS AFTER ADJOURNMENT OF THE 2023 REGULAR SESSION SINE DIE *****
168.759c Absent voter ballot; political party ballot selection.
Sec. 759c.
For a presidential primary election, the secretary of state shall revise the absent voter ballot application form described in section 759 or provide a separate form to require that a presidential primary elector indicate a political party ballot selection when requesting an absent voter ballot.
History:
Add. 2011, Act 163, Imd. Eff. Oct. 4, 2011
Popular Name:
Election Code
2023 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) › 116-1954-XXVIII-ABSENT-VOTERS - Absent Voters (168.758...168.769a) › Section 168.759g.added - Discontinuation of Permanent Absent Voter Ballot Application Lists.

***** 168.759g.added THIS ADDED SECTION IS EFFECTIVE 91 DAYS AFTER ADJOURNMENT OF THE 2023 REGULAR SESSION SINE DIE *****
168.759g.added Discontinuation of permanent absent voter ballot application lists.
Sec. 759g.
The secretary of state shall provide instructions to county, city, and township clerks regarding the discontinuation of any permanent absent voter ballot application list maintained by a county, city, or township clerk for electors who automatically receive an absent voter ballot application before each election.
History:
Add. 2023, Act 86, Eff. (sine die)
Popular Name:
Election Code
2023 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) › 116-1954-XXVIII-ABSENT-VOTERS - Absent Voters (168.758...168.769a) › Section 168.760 - Absent Voters; Records, Public Inspection.

168.760 Absent voters; records, public inspection.
Sec. 760.
Upon receipt of such properly executed application, as above provided, the city, township or village clerk shall file the same in his office and shall enter the name of the applicant and the address to which the ballot or ballots are to be sent upon a list or record to be kept for such purpose, together with the date of receiving the application, the date of mailing or delivering the ballot or ballots to such voter, the date of receiving the ballot from such voter, and such other information as may seem necessary or advisable. Applications and lists shall be open to public inspection at all reasonable hours.
History:
1954, Act 116, Eff. June 1, 1955
Popular Name:
Election Code
2023 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) › 116-1954-XXVIII-ABSENT-VOTERS - Absent Voters (168.758...168.769a) › Section 168.761a - Repealed. 2018, Act 120, Eff. Dec. 31, 2018.

168.761a Repealed. 2018, Act 120, Eff. Dec. 31, 2018.
Compiler's Notes:
The repealed section pertained to forwarding absent voter ballots to voters when delegates are to be elected.
Popular Name:
Election Code
2023 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) › 116-1954-XXVIII-ABSENT-VOTERS - Absent Voters (168.758...168.769a) › Section 168.761b - Clerk of City or Township; Office Hours Immediately Before Election for Receiving Absent Voter Ballots; Public Notice; Additional Locations by Resolution.

168.761b Clerk of city or township; office hours immediately before election for receiving absent voter ballots; public notice; additional locations by resolution.
Sec. 761b.
(1) Beginning January 1, 2019, the clerk of each city or township shall be available in his or her office to issue and receive absent voter ballots for any combination of at least 8 hours on the Saturday or Sunday immediately before election day.
(2) At least 30 days before the date of an election, the clerk of each city or township shall post and notify the secretary of state of the hours that the clerk's office will be open on the Saturday or Sunday, or both, immediately before the election to issue and receive absent voter ballots.
(3) Subject to the requirements for polling places in section 662, upon the approval by resolution of the governing body of a city or township, the clerk of that city or township may specify additional locations and hours that the clerk will be available to issue and receive absent voter ballots. These additional locations must allow challengers as described in section 730.
(4) At least 30 days before the date of an election, the clerk of each city or township shall post and notify the secretary of state, if applicable, concerning the additional locations and hours that the clerk will be available to issue and receive absent voter ballots as provided under subsection (3).
History:
Add. 2018, Act 603, Imd. Eff. Dec. 28, 2018
Popular Name:
Election Code
2023 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) › 116-1954-XXVIII-ABSENT-VOTERS - Absent Voters (168.758...168.769a) › Section 168.762 - Absent Voter Ballots; Failure to Receive Application.

168.762 Absent voter ballots; failure to receive application.
Sec. 762.
If from any precinct the township or city clerk does not receive any application for absent voter ballots, the clerk shall deliver the packages of absent voter ballots intact to the chairperson or some member of the board of election inspectors of the precinct before the opening of the polls on election day.
History:
1954, Act 116, Eff. June 1, 1955 ;-- Am. 1956, Act 37, Imd. Eff. Mar. 28, 1956 ;-- Am. 2018, Act 120, Eff. Dec. 31, 2018
Popular Name:
Election Code
2023 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) › 116-1954-XXVIII-ABSENT-VOTERS - Absent Voters (168.758...168.769a) › Section 168.763 - Repealed. 1956, Act 37, Imd. Eff. Mar. 28, 1956.

168.763 Repealed. 1956, Act 37, Imd. Eff. Mar. 28, 1956.
Compiler's Notes:
The repealed section imposed duty upon clerk to initial 3 additional absentee ballots before delivery to board of inspectors.
Popular Name:
Election Code
2023 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) › 116-1954-XXVIII-ABSENT-VOTERS - Absent Voters (168.758...168.769a) › Section 168.764 - Absent Voter Ballot; Instructions.

168.764 Absent voter ballot; instructions.
Sec. 764.
In addition to the instructions provided to an absent voter under section 764a, the following ballot marking instructions for an absent voter concerning the method of voting shall be included with each absent voter ballot furnished an absent voter:
(a) For a primary election, the ballot marking instructions as provided in section 736b.
(b) For a general election, the ballot marking instructions as provided in section 736c.
(c) For a nonpartisan election, the ballot marking instructions as provided in section 736d.
(d) For a special election, the ballot marking instructions as provided in section 736e.
History:
Add. 2012, Act 128, Imd. Eff. May 14, 2012
Compiler's Notes:
Former 168.764, which pertained to instructions for absent voter ballots, was repealed by Act 261 of 1995, Eff. Mar. 28, 1996.
Popular Name:
Election Code