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Benson and Nessel issue joint statement on presidential ballot access
Press Release/Mike Kaufman
Mon, 22 Jul 2024 21:43:45 EDT
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Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following statement on the legal process for placing candidates for President and Vice President on the ballot in Michigan:
"As Michigan's chief election officer and chief legal officer, we are committed to ensuring the security, transparency, and integrity of Michigan's elections. That includes assuring voters that their respective party's nominee for President will be on the ballot in November in accordance with Michigan law."
"Presidential candidates are certified to appear on Michigan's general election ballot as a result of the outcome of their respective party's nominating conventions. Under Michigan Election Law, the name of a party's presidential and vice presidential nominees must be delivered to the Department of State from the political parties within one business day of the conclusion of the party's convention. Beyond these requirements, the rules and regulations for nominating presidential candidates are governed entirely by the state and national parties."
"As planned and in accordance with state law, the Secretary of State will issue the formal call of the election by September 6, 2024. Which is 60 days before Election Day. Following that call, ballots will be printed and delivered on time to military and overseas civilians 45 days before the election as required by federal law."
