HB4861

Elections: candidates; affidavit of identity provision for partisan office candidates; clarify. Amends sec. 558 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.558).

Chamber Passed·11/4/25

Clarifies the affidavit of identity requirement for partisan office candidates in Michigan elections.

This bill amends the Michigan election law to clarify the affidavit of identity requirement for partisan office candidates. It specifies that candidates must file an affidavit of identity with their nominating petition or filing fee, including their full former name if different from their current name. The affidavit must also state that the candidate is a U.S. citizen and meet other constitutional and statutory qualifications for the office sought.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 100–0 · Nov 4, 2025
Current
Elections And Ethics Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

100 Yea

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Calendar

Oct 28, 2025

9:00 AM

House Election Integrity

Oct 21, 2025

9:00 AM

House Election Integrity

History

Nov 6, 2025

Senate

Passed By House With Immediate Effect

Nov 6, 2025

Senate

Referred To Committee On Elections And Ethics

Nov 4, 2025

House

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