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Forms for 2024 Candidate Filing
Michigan election law governs the ballot access procedures under which a candidate, political party, or ballot measure is presented to voters on a ballot. The Bureau of Elections provides interested parties with the forms, instructions and manuals needed to circulate petitions, or submit a filing fee to gain access to the ballot. Please review applicable information that follows and contact the Bureau of Elections, Filing and Canvassing Section if you have any questions.
To schedule an office visit, please email the Filing and Canvassing section at MDOS-File-Canvass@michigan.gov.
Filing Forms with Instructions
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IMPORTANT Filing Deadlines
Monday, March 25, 2024 5:00 p.m.
Deadline for incumbent Appeals Court, Circuit Court, District Court and Probate Court judges to file Affidavit of Candidacy and Affidavit of Identity for the August primary. Withdrawal deadline elapses at 5:00 p.m. on March 28.
Tuesday, April 23, 2024 4:00 p.m.
Deadline for candidates seeking Appeals Court, Circuit Court, District Court or Probate Court judgeships to file nonpartisan nominating petitions, Affidavit of Identity, and Affidavit of Constitutional Qualification for the August primary. Withdrawal deadline elapses at 5:00 p.m. on April 26.
Tuesday, April 23, 2024 4:00 p.m.
Nominating petitions and Affidavits of Identity for partisan and nonpartisan candidates due. Withdrawal deadline elapses at 4:00 p.m. on April 26.
Tuesday, May 7, 2024 4:00 p.m.
Deadline for candidates for county convention delegate (precinct delegate) to file an Affidavit of Identity for the August primary. Filing submitted to the clerk of the county in which candidate resides. Withdrawal deadline elapses at 4 p.m. on May 10.
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, PLEASE FOLLOW THE LINK TO THE MICHIGAN SECRETARY OF STATE WEBSITE REGARDING CANDIDATE FILING.