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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
Sec. 687. The board of canvassers, whose duty it is to determine who are nominated for public office at any official primary election, shall forthwith, upon such determination, certify the nomination as follows:
State at large. For an office to be filled by the electors of the state at large, to the board of election commissioners of each county and to the secretary of state;
District office. For a district office, to the board of election commissioners of each county, the whole or part of which county forms a part of the district, or to the board of election commissioners of the county, a part of which forms the district and to the secretary of state;
County office. For a county office, to the board of election commissioners of the county; and
City or ward office. For a city or ward office, to the board of election commissioners of the city.
Contents of certificate. Each certificate shall set forth the name of the candidate, the office for which and the party on whose ticket he was nominated and, if for a district office, shall designate the district.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Compiled Laws, Chapter 168. Michigan Election Law § 168.687 - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/mi/chapter-168-michigan-election-law/mi-comp-laws-168-687/
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