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1. ballotpedia.org › Signature_requirements_forSignature requirements for ballot measures in Michigan

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   initiated state statute (ISS): 8 percent of the votes cast for governor; veto referendum (VR): 5 percent of the votes cast for governor; The chart below shows election years and the signature requirement for initiatives designed to appear on the ballot in that year, with gubernatorial years bolded.

2. ballotpedia.org › Michigan_signature_requirementsMichigan signature requirements - Ballotpedia

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   Michigan signature requirements. In many states, the signatures of registered voters must be collected to place candidates or initiatives on the ballot. However, for candidates, filing fees are sometimes required or accepted in lieu of signatures.

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3. www.michigan.gov › - › mediaPETITION SIGNATURE REQUIREMENT CHART - State of Michigan

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   See notes following chart for information on petition signature requirements established for candidates who seek school board positions; intermediate school board positions; community college trustee positions; district library board positions; and city, township and village library board positions. MCL 168.544f.

4. www.michigan.gov › - › mediaPetition Sig Req Chart - State of Michigan

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   Regent, Michigan State University Trustee, Wayne State University Governor or Supreme Court Justice must be signed by at least 100 registered electors in each of at least ½ of the congressional districts in the state.

5. www.michigan.gov › sos › electionsBallot Access - State of Michigan

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   Filing for office, including petition signature requirements and political party status.

6. ballotpedia.org › Laws_governing_the_initiativeLaws governing the initiative process in Michigan - Ballotpedia

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   In Michigan, petitioners have 180 days to collect the required signatures for an initiated statute or an initiated constitutional amendment. Signatures older than 180 days at the time of filing are considered invalid.

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   Are Michigan's signature requirements self-executing?

   • On January 27, 2020, the Michigan Court of Appeals, in a 2-1 ruling, decided that the state constitution's signature requirements for citizen-initiated ballot measures are self-executing. The Michigan State Legislature, according to the court, cannot "impose additional obligations on a self-executing constitutional provision."

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   Is there a minimum number of petition signatures required in Michigan?

   • Yes, there is a minimum number of petition signatures required for a candidate to appear on the ballot in Michigan. The number varies depending on the office being sought, but generally ranges from 1000-15,000 signatures.

   Ballot Access Rules for Candidates in Michigan - State Regs Today

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   How many signatures do you need to run for governor?

   • The number varies depending on the office being sought, but generally ranges from 1000-15,000 signatures. For example, a candidate running for Governor needs at least 15,000 valid signatures from registered voters in at least half of the congressional districts in the state.

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   Who can collect signatures in Michigan?

   • The person collecting signatures must be at least 18 years old and must not have a vested interest in the outcome of the election (such as being a paid campaign employee). State employees are also prohibited from collecting signatures during working hours. 4. Can independent or third-party candidates appear on the ballot in Michigan?

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8. www.stateregstoday.com › politics › election-andBallot Access Rules for Candidates in Michigan - State Regs Today

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   Yes, independent or third-party candidates can appear on the ballot in Michigan. In order to appear on the ballot, they must file a petition with a certain number of signatures (determined by the office they are running for) and submit it to the appropriate government agency by a specified deadline.