Michigan Statutes § 168.862 Error in canvass or returns of votes; recount petition by candidate; good-faith belief in winningVersion dated Oct. 30, 2024

A candidate for office who believes he or she is aggrieved on account of fraud or mistake in the canvass or returns of the votes by the election inspectors may petition for a recount of the votes cast for that office in any precinct or precincts as provided in this chapter. The candidate must be able to allege a good-faith belief that but for fraud or mistake, the candidate would have had a reasonable chance of winning the election.