Legislative Analysis
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INDICATE PARTY AFFILIATION FOR CANDIDATES
http://www.house.mi.gov/hfa
SEEKING PARTISAN OFFICE ONLY
Analysis available at
House Bill 4076 as introduced http://www.legislature.mi.gov
Sponsor: Rep. Andrew Fink
Committee: Elections
Revised 5-17-23
SUMMARY:
House Bill 4076 would amend the Michigan Election Law to require only candidates who are
running for nomination or election to a partisan office to state their political party or indicate
no party affiliation when filing a nominating petition, qualifying petition, filing fee, or affidavit
of candidacy. Currently, candidates for all elected offices must include such a statement, in
addition to all other required information. 1
MCL 168.558
FISCAL IMPACT:
The bill would have no fiscal impact on the state or local units of government.
Legislative Analyst: Holly Kuhn
Fiscal Analyst: Michael Cnossen
■ This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan House Fiscal Agency staff for use by House members in their
deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.
1
The current requirements and a sample affidavit of identity form can be found here: https://www.michigan.gov/sos/-
/media/Project/Websites/sos/25delrio/ED104_Aff_ID_Fil_Rec_Vendor_83725_7.pdf. The form allows a candidate to
indicate that they are running for a nonpartisan office without a party affiliation.
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Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 168.558