Sec. 196.
If for any reason the number of candidates of a political party for any 1 or more of the offices named in section 191 is equal to less than the total number to be nominated by the political party, a blank space or spaces shall be provided on each of the official primary ballots that affords every elector of the political party an opportunity to vote for as many candidates for the office as are to be nominated by the political party by writing in the name or names of his or her selection.
History: 1954, Act 116, Eff. June 1, 1955 ;-- Am. 2012, Act 276, Eff. Aug. 16, 2012 Popular Name: Election Code
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 168 - Michigan Election Law
Act 116 of 1954 - Michigan Election Law (168.1 - 168.992)
Section 168.191 - County Officers; Eligibility.
Section 168.192 - Candidates for County Offices; Nomination at Primary.
Section 168.194 - Candidates for Nomination; Withdrawal, Notice.
Section 168.196 - Candidates for Nomination; Write-In.
Section 168.197 - Candidates for County Offices; Nomination, Certification.
Section 168.201 - County Officers; Certificate of Determination by Board of County Canvassers.
Section 168.203 - County Officers; Terms of Office.
Section 168.204 - County Officers; Oath of Office, Bond, Deposit.
Section 168.205 - County Officers; Resignation, Notice.
Section 168.206 - County Offices; Vacancy, Creation.
Section 168.206a - County Officers; Death Before Commencement of Term.
Section 168.207 - County Officers; Removal From Office; Service of Charges, Hearing.
Section 168.208 - Repealed. 2014, Act 418, Imd. Eff. Dec. 30, 2014.
Section 168.209 - County Office; Vacancy; Manner of Filling.
Section 168.210 - County Officers; Primary or Election, Recount of Votes.