Sec. 137.
The candidate of each political party for the office of representative in congress receiving the greatest number of votes cast for candidates for said office, as set forth in the report of the board of state canvassers, based on the returns from the various boards of county canvassers, or as determined by the board of state canvassers as the result of a recount, shall be declared the nominee of that political party for said office at the next ensuing November election. The board of state canvassers shall forthwith certify such nomination to the secretary of state.
History: 1954, Act 116, Eff. June 1, 1955 Popular Name: Election Code
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 168 - Michigan Election Law
Act 116 of 1954 - Michigan Election Law (168.1 - 168.992)
116-1954-VIII - Chapter VIII Representative in Congress (168.131...168.155)
Section 168.131 - Representative in Congress; Eligibility.
Section 168.132 - Candidates for Representative in Congress; Nomination at Primary.
Section 168.134 - Candidates for Nomination; Withdrawal, Notice.
Section 168.136 - Candidate for Representative in Congress; Write-In.
Section 168.137 - Candidates for Representative in Congress; Nomination, Certification.
Section 168.138 - Candidates; Withdrawal After Nomination.
Section 168.140 - Representative in Congress; Election.
Section 168.142 - Representative in Congress; Certificate of Election.
Section 168.143 - Representative in Congress; Term of Office.
Section 168.144 - Representative in Congress; Resignation, Notice.
Section 168.145 - Representative in Congress; Vacancy, Special Election.
Section 168.146 - Representative in Congress; Vacancy, Creation.
Section 168.147 - Representative in Congress; Removal From Office.
Section 168.149 - Repealed. 2018, Act 120, Eff. Dec. 31, 2018.
Section 168.150a - Repealed. 1978, Act 7, Imd. Eff. Feb. 7, 1978.
Section 168.152 - Contested Election; Service of Restraining Order, Notice.
Section 168.153 - Contested Election; Violation of Restraining Order, Penalty.
Section 168.154 - Contested Election; Intent of Act.
Section 168.155 - Contested Election; Proceeding in Equity, Fees.