Sec. 434.
After the filing of a nominating petition or affidavit of candidacy by or in behalf of a proposed candidate for the office of judge of probate, the proposed candidate is not permitted to withdraw unless he or she serves a written notice of withdrawal on the secretary of state or his or her duly authorized agent. The notice must be served not later than 3 days after the last day for filing nominating petitions if a nominating petition was filed for the proposed candidate, and not later than 3 days after the last day for filing affidavits of candidacy if an affidavit of candidacy was filed for the proposed candidate. If the third day falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, the notice of withdrawal may be served on the secretary of state or his or her duly authorized agent at any time on or before 4 p.m., eastern standard time, on the next secular day.
History: 1954, Act 116, Eff. June 1, 1955 ;-- Am. 1963, 2nd Ex. Sess., Act 58, Imd. Eff. Dec. 27, 1963 ;-- Am. 1999, Act 218, Eff. Mar. 10, 2000 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-XX - Chapter XX Judge of Probate (168.431...168.446)
Section 168.431 - Judge of Probate; Eligibility.
Section 168.433a - Incumbent Probate Court Judge; Affidavit of Candidacy.
Section 168.434 - Candidates for Nomination; Withdrawal; Notice.
Section 168.436a-168.436c - Repealed. 1982, Act 149, Imd. Eff. May 6, 1982.
Section 168.436d - Probate Judges; Time of Election.
Section 168.437 - Probate Judges; Certificate of Election by Board of County Canvassers.
Section 168.438 - Probate Judges; Certificate of Election.
Section 168.439 - Probate Judges; Term of Office.
Section 168.440 - Probate Judges; Oath of Office.
Section 168.441 - Probate Judges; Resignation, Notice.
Section 168.442 - Probate Judges; Vacancy, Creation.
Section 168.444 - Judge of Probate; Appointment to Fill Vacancy; Election of Successor; Term.
Section 168.445 - Probate Judges; Primary or Election, Recount of Votes.