Sec. 57.
The candidate of each political party for the office of governor 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 nominations to the secretary of state.
History: 1954, Act 116, Eff. June 1, 1955 ;-- Am. 1963, 2nd Ex. Sess., Act 34, Imd. Eff. Dec. 27, 1963 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-V - Chapter V Governor and Lieutenant Governor (168.51...168.69)
Section 168.51 - Office of Governor or Lieutenant Governor; Eligibility.
Section 168.52 - Gubernatorial Candidates; Nomination at Primary.
Section 168.53 - Office of Governor; Nominating Petitions; Signatures; Form; Filing.
Section 168.54 - Candidates for Nomination; Withdrawal, Notice.
Section 168.55 - Candidate for Office of Governor or Lieutenant Governor; Write-In.
Section 168.57 - Gubernatorial Candidates; Nominees, Certification.
Section 168.58 - Gubernatorial Candidates; Withdrawal After Nomination.
Section 168.60 - Governor and Lieutenant Governor; Election.
Section 168.62 - Governor and Lieutenant Governor; Certificate of Election.
Section 168.63 - Governor and Lieutenant Governor; Terms of Office.
Section 168.64 - Governor and Lieutenant Governor; Oath of Office, Deposit.
Section 168.65 - Governor or Lieutenant Governor; Resignation, Notice.
Section 168.66 - Governor or Lieutenant Governor; Vacancy, Creation; Impeachment.
Section 168.68 - Governor or Lieutenant Governor; Recount of Vote.