Compiled Laws, Chapter 168. Michigan Election Law § 168.435a

Sec. 435a. (1) In the primary and general election for 2 or more probate judgeships, each of the following categories of candidates shall be listed separately on the ballot, consistent with subsection (2):

(2) If the death or disqualification of an incumbent judge triggers the application of section 435(2), then for the purposes of subsection (1) and section 433(2), that judgeship shall be regarded as a judgeship for which the incumbent judge is not seeking election. The application of this subsection includes, but is not limited to, circumstances in which the governor appoints an individual to fill the vacancy and that individual seeks to qualify as a nominee under section 435(2).

(3) In the primary or general election for a judge of probate, any incumbent judge who is a candidate shall have printed upon the ballot under the name of the candidate the designation of that office.