2010 Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 168 - MICHIGAN ELECTION LAW
Act 116 of 1954 - MICHIGAN ELECTION LAW (168.1 - 168.992)
116-1954-XXX - CHAPTER XXX THE COUNTY CANVASS (168.821...168.839)
Section 168.837 - Special election to be conducted by mail; sending ballot to each elector; time limitation; request from board of canvassers; time for returning ballot.
MICHIGAN ELECTION LAW (EXCERPT)Act 116 of 1954
168.837 Special election to be conducted by mail; sending ballot to each elector; time limitation; request from board of canvassers; time for returning ballot.
Sec. 837.
(1) A special election ordered under section 836 shall be conducted by mail. Not later than 5 days after the order, the city or township clerk shall send a ballot to each elector whose name was entered in the poll book as having voted in that precinct at the election.
(2) The ballot shall include a request from the board of canvassers that the elector cast a ballot as the elector did or attempted to cast at the election.
(3) Electors shall have 5 days after the date of mailing to return the ballot to the city or township clerk either by mail or in person.
History: Add. 1982, Act 505, Eff. Mar. 30, 1983
Popular Name: Election Code
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