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Michigan Statutes § 168.736c Secrecy sleeve; general election; instructionsVersion dated Oct. 30, 2024

Statute Text

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

Amended by 2023 , Act 81 , s 18 , eff. 91 days after adjournment of the 2023 Regular Session sine die .

Amended by 2018 , Act 190 , s 2 , eff. 6/20/2018 .

Amended by 2015 , Act 268 , s 1 , eff. 1/5/2016 .

Added by 2012 , Act 128 , s 8 , eff. 5/14/2012 .