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Canvassers approve judicial filing manual; take public comment but defer action on circulator‑signature procedures
Summary
The board approved a revised judicial filing manual and directed staff to post updates, while hearing public comments urging changes to proposed circulator‑signature procedures and signaling further work is needed before procedures are adopted
The Michigan State Board of Canvassers on Aug. 22 approved a revised manual for candidates seeking judicial elective office and directed staff to publish the updated document and maintain an up‑to‑date appendix of office designations. The board did not adopt a proposed set of detailed procedures for handling circulator‑signature challenges; instead members heard public comment and said staff will continue work on that topic.
The approved judicial manual includes clarifications the bureau recommended after written public comment. Staff said the revised manual clarifies when certificates of acceptance and party nomination certificates apply (for example, clarifying that some documentary requirements are…
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