Bill > HB5467

This bill amends Michigan election law to establish a clearer process for replacing candidates who die or become disqualified more than 55 days before a primary or general election, ensuring that political parties have a candidate on the ballot. Specifically, it outlines procedures for selecting replacement candidates for various offices, including state senator and representative, county offices (such as prosecuting attorney, sheriff, and clerk), county road commissioner, and township offices. The bill specifies that these replacement candidates must be selected by party committees or delegates within the relevant district or county, and their names must be certified to election officials in time for ballots to be printed or reprinted at least 55 days before the election. This change aims to prevent situations where a party might not have a candidate listed on the ballot due to a vacancy occurring too close to the election.

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https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2026-HB-5467