HB5968

Elections: candidates; duties and responsibilities of administering elections; require to be performed by the deputy secretary of state if the secretary of state is a candidate for office. Amends secs. 21, 31 & 32 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.21 et seq.).

Introduced·5/13/26
Introduced Text

Michigan HB5968 mandates the deputy secretary of state to oversee elections if the secretary of state is a candidate.

Michigan HB5968 amends election laws to require the deputy secretary of state to act as the chief election officer if the incumbent secretary of state is a candidate for another office. The bill prohibits the secretary of state from supervising or administering the election in such cases. The deputy secretary of state is tasked with duties including issuing instructions, promulgating rules, advising local officials, and publishing election manuals. The secretary of state retains other powers and duties unrelated to election supervision.

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Calendar

Jun 9

9:00 AM

House Election Integrity

May 19

9:00 AM

House Election Integrity

History

May 14

House

Bill Electronically Reproduced 05/13/2026

May 13

House

Introduced By Representative Rep. Jennifer Wortz

May 13

House

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