Michigan Compiled Laws

Mich. Comp. Laws § 168.678 (2026)

Board of election inspectors; authority.

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MICHIGAN ELECTION LAW

Act 116 of 1954

168.678 Board of election inspectors; authority.

Sec. 678.

Each board of election inspectors shall possess full authority to maintain peace, regularity and order at its polling place, and to enforce obedience to their lawful commands during any primary or election and during the canvass of the votes after the poll is closed.

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

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Cited in 1 case (1 in the last 5 years), 2024–2024 · leading case: Philip M O'Halloran Md v. Sec'y of State (Mich. 2024).

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Philip M O'Halloran Md v. Sec'y of State (Mich. 2024). · cites it 9× “These safeguards are buttressed by MCL 168.678, which states that each board of election inspectors possesses full authority to maintain peace, regularity, and order at its polling place, and to enforce obedience to their lawful commands.”

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