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April 12, 2022
Regular Edition News Update #2022-12
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QVF Updates |
Move Ballot Survey Screen
Drop-down options have replaced the individual comment section. Under “select the reason that a voter did not receive a MOVE ballot”, the following options exist:
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Don’t have ballots
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Don’t have MOVE envelopes
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Voter just moved into jurisdiction
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No application on file
We will be making further adjustments to the MOVE screen prior to the August primary election to assist you in completing the survey.
The Bureau is currently prioritizing redistricting requests over other types of requests such as merges and street change requests submitted through the Street Index Lookup module. If you have not yet submitted precinct change or district corrections to the Bureau, please remember to submit these through the Redistricting module TODAY, April 12. You can submit your request the following ways:
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Redistricting Module – Even if you have no changes, add comments “Review complete, no changes necessary” and submit the request.
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Via ElectionData@michigan.gov - You may submit a marked-up street index in lieu of a request through the module. However, if you have started a review, please add the comments “alternative request submitted” and submit that request to close it out in the module.
Filing Reminders |
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As a reminder, the partisan and nonpartisan candidate filing deadline is Tuesday, April 19 at 4 p.m. for the August 2, 2022 Primary (this includes city candidates who file for the August Primary, regardless of any deadline in the city charter).
Those jurisdictions accepting filings this year should ensure they have adequate staff on hand to accept filings up until the deadline. Local clerks forward copies of all affidavits submitted to the County Clerk. County Clerks should forward to the Bureau of Elections copies of all affidavits submitted by candidates who seek the offices of U.S. Representative in Congress, State Representative, State Senator, and Probate Court Judge.
Please be sure to issue a receipt to all filers. Include the number of petition sheets and the number of petition signatures submitted on the receipt. Additionally, clerks should check filings for sufficiency as soon as possible. If the filing is insufficient, immediately advise the candidate by phone and in writing. Candidates can submit additional petition signatures (up to the maximum allowed) until the filing deadline elapses.
Because of the short deadline to file challenges, all copy requests for petitions must be processed as quickly as possible. A person does not need to file a FOIA request to receive copies of petitions, but you may charge your normal copying fee.
Clerks should not accept any petition signatures or affidavits after the applicable filing deadline elapses and should not permit a candidate to alter, add information, or delete information from a petition or affidavit after the documents have been filed.
April 22 at 4 p.m. – Withdrawal Deadline for partisan and nonpartisan candidates (except for judicial candidates, for which the deadline is 5 p.m.).
April 25 – City and township clerks must forward names and addresses of partisan and nonpartisan candidates to the county clerk.
April 26 at 5:00 p.m. – Challenges against nominating petitions filed by partisan and nonpartisan candidates must be submitted to the filing official.
April 26 at 5:00 p.m. – Deadline for petitions to place county and local proposals on the August ballot.
April 29 – Last day a recall petition can be filed in order for the recall question to appear on the August ballot.
May 3 at 4:00 p.m. – Deadline for county convention delegates (precinct delegate) to file an Affidavit of Identity with the county clerk.
May 10 at 4:00 p.m. – Deadline for ballot wording of county and local proposals for the August ballot.
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Filling Midterm Vacancies
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When vacancies occur, elections may need to be held to fill those vacancies, even when appointments have been made to temporarily fill the vacancy.
If a vacancy occurred on or before April 11, the remainder of the unexpired term must be filled by election in 2022 for the following offices:
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County officers (does not include county commissioners)
- County road commissioners
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Township officers
- Metropolitan District officers
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Probate judges
The filing deadline for partisan candidates and non-partisan candidates subject to a primary is Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at 4 p.m. Candidates wishing to run without party affiliation must file by July 21, 2022, at 4 p.m.
If a vacancy occurs (or has already occurred) on or before July 18, the unexpired term must be filled by election in 2022 for the following offices:
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Village (consult Village charter)
The deadline for school board and village candidates is July 26, at 4 p.m.
Vacancies in city offices should be filled as provided in the city charter.
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BOE is Hiring |
Executive Secretary: This position serves as the Executive Secretary to the Director of the Bureau of Elections. The incumbent will perform a variety of secretarial and executive support activities to assist the Director in the management of the Bureau. Incumbent will oversee and support necessary day to day operations of the Bureau. More information and the link to apply are available here. This posting closes at 11:59PM on April 26, 2022.
Student Assistant – Elections Grant Administrator: This student assistant position functions as the Grant Administrator for the Michigan Bureau of Elections (BOE). The position involves support for administration of activities related to the Bureau’s Federal Help America Vote Act (HAVA) election security grant, which will remain active through calendar year 2022. The position will provide support with grant processing throughout all stages of the grant reimbursement plan, including: receiving, assessing, and tracking payment/check/reimbursement requests; documenting all inquiries and/or proposals; assuring that submitted documentation meets all Federal/State and legal requirements; maintaining accurate and timely records; and assisting Bureau staff and Department of State Finance and Procurement staff in processing reimbursements. The position also provides technical assistance in answering questions about the grant, reimbursement process, and related security issues to local officials. More information and the link to apply are available here. This posting closes at 11:59 PM on April 26, 2022.
Election Operations Analyst: This position serves as the Election Operations Analyst supporting the Bureau of Election's (BOE) Operations Section, including external and internal operations and performance activities. The incumbent serves as the lead Technology & Security Liaison managing the Bureau's websites, Cornerstone Learning Management System (LMS) and bureau wide technology/equipment requests. Incumbent tracks, monitors and analyzes processes to improve and supports vendor relationships, Bureau wide internal training, records management, and the Bureau document management process. More information and the link to apply are available here. This posting closes at 11:59 PM on April 26, 2022.
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