Sec. 61.
The board of state canvassers shall determine which candidates for governor and lieutenant governor have received the greatest number of votes and shall declare such candidates to be duly elected. The said board shall forthwith make and subscribe on its statement of return a certificate of such determination and deliver the same to the secretary of state.
History: 1954, Act 116, Eff. June 1, 1955 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.