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 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  
electronic mail at the following email address: [email protected].  
Comments on these proposed rules may be made at the hearing, by mail, or by electronic mail at the  
following addresses until 3/6/2026 at 05:00PM.  
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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