SB 0691
Elections: scheduling; August primary election date; eliminate, move primary election date to May, and add the February regular election date. Amends (See bill).
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Bill overview
This bill proposes significant changes to Michigan’s election schedule. It aims to eliminate the August primary election, move the primary election date to May, and add a regular election date in February. The bill also clarifies definitions related to elections, such as ‘locked and sealed,’ ‘major political party,’ and ‘odd year primary election,’ and adjusts the requirements for candidate nominations, including petition filing deadlines and fees.
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