2010 Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 168 - MICHIGAN ELECTION LAW
Act 116 of 1954 - MICHIGAN ELECTION LAW (168.1 - 168.992)
116-1954-IX - CHAPTER IX STATE SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES (168.161...168.180)
Section 168.171 - Candidate receiving greatest number of votes; duties of board of canvassers or county canvassers.
MICHIGAN ELECTION LAW (EXCERPT)Act 116 of 1954
168.171 Candidate receiving greatest number of votes; duties of board of canvassers or county canvassers.
Sec. 171.
The board of state canvassers or the board of county canvassers, as appropriate, shall determine which candidate has received the greatest number of votes and shall declare that candidate to be duly elected. The board of state canvassers shall proceed as prescribed in section 841. The board of county canvassers shall proceed as prescribed in section 826.
History: 1954, Act 116, Eff. June 1, 1955
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Am. 1995, Act 261, Eff. Mar. 28, 1996
Popular Name: Election Code
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