The bill amends the Michigan election law by updating sections 194, 195, and 198, and introduces a new section 5. It defines "county executive" as the elected county executive in counties organized under specific state laws. The bill modifies the withdrawal process for candidates, stating that candidates for county executive or county commissioner cannot withdraw their candidacy unless they provide written notice to the county clerk by a specified deadline. Additionally, it clarifies that if a candidate dies after qualifying, a replacement candidate can be selected by the county executive committee of the political party, and the name of the replacement must be printed on the ballots.

Furthermore, the bill stipulates that candidates for county offices, including county executive and county commissioner, cannot withdraw their nominations unless they move from the county or become physically unfit. In the event of a candidate's death before the election, the political party's county executive committee is responsible for selecting a replacement candidate, who must be a resident and registered elector of the relevant district. The bill emphasizes that the name of the replacement candidate must be included on the ballots, ensuring that the election process remains transparent and organized.

Statutes affected:
Substitute (H-1): 168.194
House Introduced Bill: 168.194
As Passed by the House: 168.194