2017 House Bill 5012

Senate Roll Call 206: Passed

To make more rigorous the definition of “aggrieved candidate” in the law that authorizes recounts of elections where the vote margin isn't close. The bill reflects court rulings after the 2016 Green Party presidential candidate (reportedly with the assistance of Democratic Party operatives) orchestrated a statewide recount, even though this candidate received less than 2 percent of the Michigan vote.

27 Yeas / 8 Nays
Republican (27 Yeas / 0 Nays)
Democrat (0 Yeas / 8 Nays)
Excused or Not Voting (2)