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Michigan Statute
§ 168.2 Definitions; A to I

Code: Chapter 168: Michigan Election LawChapter I. Definitions

Topics: Definitions

Michigan Statute
§ 168.3 Definitions; L to R

Code: Chapter 168: Michigan Election LawChapter I. Definitions

Topics: Definitions

Michigan Statute
§ 168.4 Definitions; S to V

Code: Chapter 168: Michigan Election LawChapter I. Definitions

Topics: Definitions

Michigan Statute
§ 168.7 Primary or primary election; definition

Code: Chapter 168: Michigan Election LawChapter I. Definitions

Topics: Definitions Primary Elections

Michigan Statute
§ 168.9 Village; definition

Code: Chapter 168: Michigan Election LawChapter I. Definitions

Topics: Definitions

Michigan Statute
§ 168.10 "Qualified elector" defined

Code: Chapter 168: Michigan Election LawChapter I. Definitions

Topics: Definitions Voter Eligibility

Michigan Statute
§ 168.11 "Residence" defined

Code: Chapter 168: Michigan Election LawChapter I. Definitions

Topics: Definitions Voter Registration

Michigan Statute
§ 168.13 Time limits; extension due to holiday, exception

Code: Chapter 168: Michigan Election LawChapter I. Definitions

Topics: Definitions

Michigan Statute
§ 168.14 Locked and sealed; definition

Code: Chapter 168: Michigan Election LawChapter I. Definitions

Topics: Definitions Election Security

Michigan Statute
§ 168.14a "Ballot container" and "metal seal" or "seal" defined

Code: Chapter 168: Michigan Election LawChapter I. Definitions

Topics: Definitions Election Security

Michigan Statute
§ 168.14b [Repealed] Repealed

Code: Chapter 168: Michigan Election LawChapter I. Definitions

Topics: Definitions Election Security

Michigan Statute
§ 168.16 "Major political party" defined

Code: Chapter 168: Michigan Election LawChapter I. Definitions

Topics: Definitions Political Parties

Michigan Statute
§ 168.17 "Metropolitan district" and "metropolitan district election coordinator" defined

Code: Chapter 168: Michigan Election LawChapter I. Definitions

Topics: Definitions

Michigan Statute
§ 168.18 Definitions

Code: Chapter 168: Michigan Election LawChapter I. Definitions

Topics: Definitions HAVA

Michigan Statute
§ 168.19 "Physical disability" defined

Code: Chapter 168: Michigan Election LawChapter I. Definitions

Topics: Definitions Accessibility and Voter Assistance

Michigan Statute
§ 168.38 Poster indicating ballot coaching prohibited

Code: Chapter 168: Michigan Election LawChapter III. Duties of Secretary of State

Topics: Definitions Responsibilities - Election Officials Accessibility and Voter Assistance

Michigan Statute
§ 168.482d "Paid signature gatherer" defined

Code: Chapter 168: Michigan Election LawChapter XXII. Initiative and Referendum

Topics: Definitions

Michigan Statute
§ 168.497 Application for registration; in-person or by mail or online; application; proof of residency; identification for election purposes; affidavit; execution; notice; exception

Code: Chapter 168: Michigan Election LawChapter XXIII. Registration of Electors

Topics: Definitions Voter Eligibility Voter Registration Voter ID

Michigan Statute
§ 168.500i "Agent" defined

Code: Chapter 168: Michigan Election LawChapter XXIII. Registration of Electors

Topics: Definitions

Michigan Statute
§ 168.509m Purpose of MCL 168.509m to 168.509ii; definitions

Code: Chapter 168: Michigan Election LawChapter XXIII. Registration of Electors

Topics: Definitions Voter Registration Voter List

Michigan Statute
§ 168.523a Individual not listed on voter registration list; issuance of ballot; procedure

Code: Chapter 168: Michigan Election LawChapter XXIII. Registration of Electors

Topics: Definitions Voter Registration Voter List Provisional Voting Voter ID

Michigan Statute
§ 168.532 Nomination by caucus or convention where principal candidate receives less than 5% of vote cast for candidates for secretary of state

Code: Chapter 168: Michigan Election LawChapter XXIV. Primary ElectionsGeneral

Topics: Definitions Primary Elections Caucus Political Parties

Michigan Statute
§ 168.561 Official primary election ballots; offices for which name of candidate to be included; filing request for clarifying designation of same or similar surnames; notice of determination; appeal; printing occupation, date of birth, or residence of candidate; incumbency designation; guidelines

Code: Chapter 168: Michigan Election LawChapter XXIV. Primary ElectionsPreparation and Distribution of Ballots

Topics: Definitions Primary Elections Procedures Causes of Action Contents and Design

Michigan Statute
§ 168.590 Qualifying petition; filing; filing fee in lieu of petition prohibited; qualifications

Code: Chapter 168: Michigan Election LawChapter XXIVA. Candidates Without Political Party Affiliation

Topics: Definitions Ballot Access - Candidate Qualifications - Candidates Judicial Elections

Michigan Statute
§ 168.596 Fall conventions and spring conventions; definition

Code: Chapter 168: Michigan Election LawChapter XXV. Delegates, Conventions and Party Committees

Topics: Definitions Ballot Access - Candidate

Michigan Statute
§ 168.608 Certifying and recording names of delegates; notification of delegates; certification of delegates to county conventions; definition

Code: Chapter 168: Michigan Election LawChapter XXV. Delegates, Conventions and Party Committees

Topics: Definitions Primary Elections Political Parties Record Retention and Confidentiality Certification and Reporting Results

Michigan Statute
§ 168.611 Reconvening of delegates in county convention; election of delegates to state convention; day, time, and place of county convention; definitions

Code: Chapter 168: Michigan Election LawChapter XXV. Delegates, Conventions and Party Committees

Topics: Definitions Ballot Access - Candidate

Michigan Statute
§ 168.654 Election precincts; definition

Code: Chapter 168: Michigan Election LawChapter XXVIII. Holding of ElectionsElection Precincts

Topics: Definitions Election Precincts

Michigan Statute
§ 168.654a Election precinct; composition; "clearly observable boundaries" defined

Code: Chapter 168: Michigan Election LawChapter XXVIII. Holding of ElectionsElection Precincts

Topics: Definitions Election Precincts

Michigan Statute
§ 168.662 Designating place of holding election in municipality; polling places and early voting sites; central polling places; abolishment; compliance with voting accessibility; notice

Code: Chapter 168: Michigan Election LawChapter XXVIII. Holding of ElectionsPolling Places, Equipment, Supplies

Topics: Definitions HAVA Polling Places Election Precincts Accessibility and Voter Assistance

Michigan Statute
§ 168.674 Precinct and early voting site election inspector; appointment; chairperson; political party membership; challenge; vacancies

Code: Chapter 168: Michigan Election LawChapter XXVIII. Holding of ElectionsPolling Places, Equipment, Supplies

Topics: Definitions Qualifications - Election Officials Responsibilities - Election Officials Vacancies

Michigan Statute
§ 168.696 Printing name of candidate for federal, state, district, county, and township offices on 1 ballot; placement; filing request for clarifying designation of same or similar surnames; notice of determination; appeal; printing occupation, date of birth, or residence of candidate; incumbency designation; guidelines

Code: Chapter 168: Michigan Election LawChapter XXVIII. Holding of ElectionsPreparation, Printing and Delivery of Official Ballots

Topics: Definitions Ballot Access - Candidate Causes of Action Responsibilities - Election Officials

Michigan Statute
§ 168.755a Elector unable to write or sign name; execution of election document by making mark or using signature stamp; "election document" defined

Code: Chapter 168: Michigan Election LawChapter XXVIII. Holding of ElectionsAssisted Voters

Topics: Applicability and Scope of Laws Definitions Accessibility and Voter Assistance

Michigan Statute
§ 168.794 Definitions used in MCL 168.794 to 168.799a

Code: Chapter 168: Michigan Election LawChapter XXVIII. Holding of ElectionsVoting Machines

Topics: Definitions

Michigan Statute
§ 168.931 Prohibited conduct; violation as misdemeanor; "valuable consideration" defined

Code: Chapter 168: Michigan Election LawChapter XXXV. Offenses and Penalties

Topics: Definitions Electioneering Election Offenses

Michigan Statute
§ 168.931a Appearance of name of elected or appointed official on ballot-related material; prohibition; violation as misdemeanor; penalty

Code: Chapter 168: Michigan Election LawChapter XXXV. Offenses and Penalties

Topics: Definitions Election Offenses

Michigan Statute
§ 168.933a Forgery; definition

Code: Chapter 168: Michigan Election LawChapter XXXV. Offenses and Penalties

Topics: Definitions

Michigan Statute
§ 168.960 Recall of elective county commissioner or township, city, village, or school official; recall of elective district library board member; filing petition; recall of elective metropolitan district officer

Code: Chapter 168: Michigan Election LawChapter XXXVI. Recall

Topics: Definitions Recall Elections

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