Sec. 58.
When a candidate of any political party for the office of governor has filed a nominating petition for such office and has been nominated for said office by said party, he shall not be permitted to withdraw unless he has removed from the state, or has become physically unfit. This prohibition shall not be construed to prohibit the withdrawal of any candidate who has been nominated without having filed a nominating petition and whose name has been written or placed on the ballot of any political party.
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.