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Mich. Comp. Laws § 168.550 (2026)

Candidates for nomination; qualification upon compliance with act.

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MICHIGAN ELECTION LAW


Act 116 of 1954


168.550 Candidates for nomination; qualification upon compliance with act.

Sec. 550.

    No candidate shall have his name printed upon any official primary election ballot of any political party in any voting precinct in this state unless he shall have filed nominating petitions according to the provisions of this act, and all other requirements of this act have been complied within his behalf, except in those counties qualifying candidates upon the payment of fees.

History: 1954, Act 116, Eff. June 1, 1955

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Notes of Decisions
Cited in 7 cases (2 in the last 5 years), 2016–2022 · leading case: Berry v. Garrett, 890 N.W.2d 882 (Mich. Ct. App. 2016).
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Berry v. Garrett, 890 N.W.2d 882 (Mich. Ct. App. 2016). “Notably, MCL 168.550 provides: No candidate shall have his name printed upon any official primary election ballot of any political party in any voting precinct in this state unless he shall have filed nominating petitions according to the provisions of this act, and all other…”
Earle Lackie v. Sec'y of State (Mich. Ct. App. 2018). · cites it 2× “MCL 168.550 states: No candidate shall have his name printed upon any official primary election ballot of any political party in any voting precinct in this state unless he shall have filed nominating petitions according to the provisions of this act, and all other requirements…”
Earle Lackie v. Sec'y of State (Mich. Ct. App. 2018). · cites it 2× “MCL 168.550 states: No candidate shall have his name printed upon any official primary election ballot of any political party in any voting precinct in this state unless he shall have filed nominating petitions according to the provisions of this act, and all other requirements…”
Michael G Bsharah v. Wayne Cnty. Clerk (Mich. Ct. App. 2018). “Notably, MCL 168.550 provides: -3- No candidate shall have his name printed upon any official primary election ballot of any political party in any voting precinct in this state unless he shall have filed nominating petitions according to the provisions of this act, and all…”
Michael G Bsharah v. Wayne Cnty. Clerk (Mich. Ct. App. 2018). “Notably, MCL 168.550 provides: -3- No candidate shall have his name printed upon any official primary election ballot of any political party in any voting precinct in this state unless he shall have filed nominating petitions according to the provisions of this act, and all…”
Robert Davis v. Wayne Cnty. Election Comm'n (Mich. Ct. App. 2022). “MCL 168.550. The filing of certain documents—including AOIs—is governed by MCL 168.”
Robert Davis V Highland Park City Clerk (Mich. Ct. App. 2022). “MCL 168.550. The filing of certain documents—including AOIs—is governed by MCL 168.”
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