Sec. 355.
(1) The candidate or candidates of each political party to a township office receiving the greatest number of votes cast for candidates of that office, as set forth in the report of the board of county canvassers, based on the returns from the various election precincts, or as determined by the board of county canvassers as the result of a recount, shall be declared the nominee or nominees of that political party for that office at the next ensuing November election. The board of county canvassers shall certify the nomination or nominations to the township clerk within 48 hours after the polls close.
(2) Within 4 days following the primary, the township clerk shall deliver to the county clerk a list setting forth the names, addresses, political affiliation, and office sought of all candidates nominated at the primary.
History: 1954, Act 116, Eff. June 1, 1955 ;-- Am. 1966, Act 58, Imd. Eff. June 7, 1966 ;-- Am. 2013, Act 51, Imd. Eff. June 11, 2013 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-XVI - Chapter XVI Township Offices (168.341...168.373)
Section 168.341 - Elective Township Offices and Officers.
Section 168.342 - Township Office; Eligibility; Eligibility for Membership on Board of Review.
Section 168.343 - Repealed. 1965, Act 212, Eff. Mar. 31, 1966.
Section 168.343a - Repealed. 2012, Act 276, Eff. Aug. 16, 2012.
Section 168.344 - Repealed. 1965, Act 212, Eff. Mar. 31, 1966.
Section 168.345 - Candidates for Township Offices; Nomination at Primary.
Section 168.346 - Primaries; Inspector of Elections, Appointment.
Section 168.347 - Primaries; Provisions Governing; Recounts; Duties of Township Clerk.
Section 168.348 - Repealed. 2003, Act 302, Eff. Jan. 1, 2005.
Section 168.349a - Repealed. 1966, Act 58, Imd. Eff. June 7, 1966.
Section 168.350 - Repealed. 1966, Act 58, Imd. Eff. June 7, 1966.
Section 168.351 - Candidates for Nomination; Withdrawal, Notice.
Section 168.353 - Primaries; Absent Voters, Provisions Applicable.
Section 168.354 - Candidate for Township Office; Write-In.
Section 168.355 - Candidates for Township Offices; Nominees, Certification; List.
Section 168.356 - Repealed. 1965, Act 212, Eff. Mar. 31, 1966.
Section 168.357 - Candidate for Township Office; Death or Disqualification; Write-In.
Section 168.358a - Special Election; Purpose; Notice.
Section 168.359 - Repealed. 1968, Act 65, Eff. July 1, 1968.
Section 168.360 - Repealed. 2013, Act 51, Imd. Eff. June 11, 2013.
Section 168.361 - Repealed. 1978, Act 596, Imd. Eff. Jan. 4, 1979.
Section 168.363 - Township Officers; Oath of Office.
Section 168.364 - Township Treasurer; Bond, Approval, Filing.
Section 168.365 - Constables; Bond.
Section 168.366 - Repealed. 1978, Act 540, Imd. Eff. Dec. 22, 1978.
Section 168.367 - Resignation of Township Officer.
Section 168.368 - Events Creating Vacancy in Township Offices.
Section 168.370a - Filling Vacancy in Township Office; Term of Appointee; Term of Elected Successor.
Section 168.371 - Township Officers; Primary Election, Recount of Votes.
Section 168.372 - Township Officers; Recall.
Section 168.373 - Township Clerk; Appointment of Substitute to Perform Election Law Duties.