2010 Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 168 - MICHIGAN ELECTION LAW
Act 116 of 1954 - MICHIGAN ELECTION LAW (168.1 - 168.992)
116-1954-XXIV - CHAPTER XXIV PRIMARY ELECTIONS (168.531...168.588)
116-1954-XXIV-VOTING-MACHINES-AT-PRIMARIES - VOTING MACHINES AT PRIMARIES (168.584...168.588)
Section 168.587 - Primary elections; voting machines, straight ticket and excess voting prevented.

MICHIGAN ELECTION LAW (EXCERPT)
Act 116 of 1954

168.587 Primary elections; voting machines, straight ticket and excess voting prevented.

Sec. 587.

Whenever a voting machine is used in a primary election, the party levers or bars, if any, shall be locked against voting so as to prevent straight ticket voting, and the machine shall be properly arranged so that the elector may vote for as many candidates for each office as there are candidates to be nominated to that office and no more.


History: 1954, Act 116, Eff. June 1, 1955
Popular Name: Election Code

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