HB4707

Elections: voting procedures; ranked choice voting; prohibit. Amends 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.1 - 168.992) by adding sec. 642e.

Chamber Passed·8/20/25

Michigan HB4707 prohibits ranked choice voting in state, city, and township elections.

Michigan HB4707 amends the state's election laws to prohibit the use of ranked choice voting in any election. This method, where voters rank candidates by preference, is banned at the state, city, and township levels. Local laws or ordinances authorizing such voting are declared void and unenforceable. The bill defines ranked choice voting as any system allowing voters to select more candidates than available positions.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 57–44 · Aug 20, 2025
Current
Elections And Ethics Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

0
18
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

57 Yea

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44 Nay

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Calendar

Aug 19, 2025

9:00 AM

House Election Integrity

History

Aug 26, 2025

Senate

Passed By House With Immediate Effect

Aug 26, 2025

Senate

Referred To Committee On Elections And Ethics

Aug 20, 2025

House

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