Sec. 590.
(1) For the purposes of this act, "qualifying petition" means a nominating petition required of and filed by a person to qualify to appear on an election ballot as a candidate for office without political party affiliation.
(2) A person may file a qualifying petition for a partisan office or office of justice of the supreme court. A filing fee shall not be tendered instead of a qualifying petition.
(3) A person filing a qualifying petition shall meet the qualifications prescribed by law to hold the office.
History: Add. 1988, Act 116, Imd. Eff. May 2, 1988 Compiler's Notes: Section 2 of Act 116 of 1988 provides:“If any portion of this amendatory act or the application of this amendatory act to any person or circumstances shall be found to be invalid by a court, the invalidity shall not affect the remaining portions or applications of this amendatory act which can be given effect without the invalid portion or application, if the remaining portions are not determined by the court to be inoperable, and to this end this amendatory act is declared to be severable.”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-XXIVA - Chapter Xxiva Candidates Without Political Party Affiliation (168.590...168.590h)
Section 168.590a - Qualifying Petition; Form, Size, and Contents; Circulation on Countywide Basis.
Section 168.590b - Qualifying Petition; Signatures; Time.
Section 168.590c - Qualifying Petition; Filing; Time; Filing Notice of Withdrawal.
Section 168.590e - Providing Blank Qualifying Petition Forms.
Section 168.590f - Applicability of Certain Provisions; Canvass; Hearing; Certification.