Department of State  
Elections & Campaign Finance  
Administrative Rules for Disqualification from Ballot Based Upon Contents of Affidavit of Identity  
Rule Set 2025-52 ST  
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING  
Friday, March 6, 2026  
10:00 AM  
Room 1100 of the Binsfeld Office Building  
201 Townsend St. Lansing, MI 48933  
The Department of State will hold a public hearing to receive public comments on proposed changes to the  
Disqualification from Ballot Based Upon Contents of Affidavit of Identity rule set.  
The purpose of these rules is to amend the rules regarding the discretion allowed for election officials in  
considering challenges. The change will harmonize the rules with the parallel process for petition challenges.  
By authority conferred on the Secretary of State by section 31(1)(a) of the Michigan election law, 1954 PA 116,  
MCL 168.31(1)(a).  
The proposed rules will take effect immediately after filing with the Secretary of State. The proposed rules are  
published on the State of Michigan's website at http://www.michigan.gov/ARD and in the 3/1/2026 issue of the  
Michigan Register. Copies of these proposed rules may also be obtained by mail or email at the following email  
address: [email protected].  
Comments on these proposed rules may be made at the hearing, by mail, or by email at the following addresses  
until 3/6/2026 at 05:00 PM:  
Bureau of Elections  
P.O. Box 20126, Lansing, Michigan 48901-0726  
Elections-PublicComment@Michigan.gov  
The public hearing will be conducted in compliance with the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act. If the hearing  
is held at a physical location, the building will be accessible with handicap parking available. Anyone needing  
assistance to take part in the hearing due to disability may call 800-292-5973 to make arrangements.  
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