2024 House Bill 6151

Elections: candidates; replacement of candidate for county commissioner after death; provide for and clarify.

A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending sections 194, 195, and 198 (MCL 168.194, 168.195, and 168.198), sections 195 and 198 as amended by 2012 PA 276.

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The bill revises Michigan Election Law to outline conditions for candidate withdrawal and replacement for county offices, emphasizing residency requirements and procedures for ballot updates.

Introduced in the House

Nov. 26, 2024

Introduced by Rep. Rachelle Smit (R-43) and three co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Ken Borton (R-105), Angela Rigas (R-79) and Penelope Tsernoglou (D-75)

Referred to the Committee on Elections