Michigan Compiled Laws, Chapter 169. Campaign Financing and Advertising § 169.264

Sec. 64. (1) A candidate in a primary election may obtain funds from the state campaign fund in an amount equal to $2.00 for each $1.00 of qualifying contribution if the candidate certifies to the secretary of state both of the following:

(2) A candidate is not entitled to funds from the state campaign fund for a primary election if it is determined the name of the candidate is ineligible to appear on the primary election ballot pursuant to section 53 of the Michigan election law, Act No. 116 of the Public Acts of 1954, as amended, being section 168.53 of the Michigan Compiled Laws. A candidate who does not file nominating petitions for the office of governor or who files an insufficient petition for that office shall return all funds received from the state campaign fund for that primary election.

(3) A candidate shall not receive from the state campaign fund for a primary more than $990,000.00.

(4) For purposes of this section, primary election is the election described in section 52 of Act No. 116 of the Public Acts of 1954, as amended, being section 168.52 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.