Elections: filing fees; filing fees in lieu of nominating petitions; authorize. Amends (See bill).

This bill amends Michigan election law to allow candidates for various offices, including governor, U.S. Senator, Representative in Congress, and judicial positions, to pay a nonrefundable filing fee instead of collecting nominating petition signatures. The filing fees range from $1,000 to $15,000, depending on the office. It also clarifies withdrawal procedures for candidates and updates language regarding primary election deadlines and candidate qualifications.

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