Section 168.831 - Defect or mechanical malfunction in election equipment or material; inability of elector to cast valid vote; petition for special election.

MICHIGAN STATUTES AND CODES

Section 168.831 - Defect or mechanical malfunction in election equipment or material; inability of elector to cast valid vote; petition for special election.

MICHIGAN ELECTION LAW (EXCERPT)
Act 116 of 1954

168.831 Defect or mechanical malfunction in election equipment or material; inability of elector to cast valid vote; petition for special election.

Sec. 831.

If an elector cannot cast a valid vote at an election for the candidate of that elector's choice or for or against a ballot question submitted to the voters because of a defect in or a mechanical malfunction of a voting machine, voting device, ballot, or other election equipment or material, a special election may be petitioned for and held as provided for in sections 832 to 839.

History: Add. 1982, Act 505, Eff. Mar. 30, 1983 ;-- Am. 1990, Act 95, Imd. Eff. June 6, 1990
Popular Name: Election Code