Michigan Compiled Laws
116-1954-XXX - Chapter XXX the County Canvass (168.821...168.839)
Section 168.839 - Candidate Not Required to Petition for Recount; Special Election Not Subject to Recount.

Sec. 839.
(1) A candidate who petitions for a special election under section 832 is not required to petition for a recount.
(2) A special election held under sections 832 to 838 is not subject to recount.
History: Add. 1982, Act 505, Eff. Mar. 30, 1983 Popular Name: Election Code

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Michigan Compiled Laws

Chapter 168 - Michigan Election Law

Act 116 of 1954 - Michigan Election Law (168.1 - 168.992)

116-1954-XXX - Chapter XXX the County Canvass (168.821...168.839)

Section 168.821 - Meeting of Board of County Canvassers; Place; Time.

Section 168.822 - Board of County Canvassers; Canvass of Returns, Conclusion; Failure to Certify Election Results.

Section 168.823 - Board of County Canvassers; Power to Summon and Open Ballot Boxes; Correction of Errors; Summoning of Election Inspectors; Designation of Staff to Count Ballots and Make Corrections.

Section 168.824 - Board of County Canvassers; Statement of Votes; Preparation; Seal.

Section 168.824a - Board of County Canvassers; Disclosure of Out-of-Balance Precincts.

Section 168.825 - Statements of Votes; Contents, Certification, Filing.

Section 168.826 - Determination and Declaration of Election Results; Preparation, Delivery, and Filing of Certificate of Determination; Publication of Statement of Votes; Certified Certificate of Election.

Section 168.827 - Certificate of Determination to Secretary of State.

Section 168.828 - Statements of Votes; Certified Copy to Secretary of State.

Section 168.829 - County Provisional Ballot Report; County Affidavit Report; Voter Registration Application Report.

Section 168.830 - County Clerk; Compensation.

Section 168.831 - Defect or Mechanical Malfunction in Election Equipment or Material; Inability of Elector to Cast Valid Vote; Petition for Special Election.

Section 168.832 - Defect or Mechanical Malfunction Described in MCL 168.831; Aggrieved Candidate or Elector; Filing Petition for Special Election.

Section 168.833 - Petition for Special Election; Requirements.

Section 168.834 - Repealed. 1990, Act 95, Imd. Eff. June 6, 1990.

Section 168.835 - Petition for Special Election; Qualification; Meeting of Board of Canvassers; Notice of Time and Place.

Section 168.836 - Ordering Special Election in Precinct Affected by Defect or Mechanical Malfunction; Conditions; Effect of Votes in Excess of Electors.

Section 168.837 - Special Election to Be Conducted by Mail; Sending Ballot to Each Elector; Time Limitation; Request From Board of Canvassers; Time for Returning Ballot.

Section 168.838 - Counting and Reporting Ballots; Manner; Count to Include Number of Votes Cast by Absent Voters.

Section 168.839 - Candidate Not Required to Petition for Recount; Special Election Not Subject to Recount.