2006 Michigan Compiled Laws - Mich. Comp. Laws § 168.644e Nomination by primary; exceptions.

MICHIGAN ELECTION LAW (EXCERPT)
Act 116 of 1954


168.644e Nomination by primary; exceptions.

Sec. 644e.

Except as provided in section 642, an officer required to be elected at the odd year general election shall be nominated at the odd year primary election. Subject to section 382, if a charter provides for nomination by caucus or by filing a petition or affidavit directly for the general election, or provides for the election at the primary of a candidate who receives more than 50% of the votes cast for that office, the governing body by ordinance may provide for a caucus date, filing date, or other provisions to the extent necessary to be consistent with the odd year general election requirement of this act and the intent of the charter provisions.


History: Add. 1970, Act 239, Imd. Eff. Dec. 22, 1970 ;-- Am. 2003, Act 302, Eff. Jan. 1, 2005
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