Filing deadline for candidates seeking office in 2024 elections nears
April 23 is the filing deadline for certain candidates seeking office in 2024 to appear on the Aug. 6 primary ballot.?Candidates must submit their filing paperwork by 4 p.m.
The April 23 deadline applies to the following:
• Nominating petitions and non-incumbent Affidavits for Court of Appeals, Circuit Court, District Court, and District Probate Court.
• Nominating petitions and Affidavits for partisan candidates for state House of Representatives, U.S. Congress, and U.S. Senate.
All probate judge candidates, some U.S. House of Representatives, and some House candidates, whose districts are wholly contained in a county, must file with their county clerk, not the Bureau of Elections.
The Bureau of Elections recommends that candidates filing at the state level set up an appointment through the Michigan Secretary of State online appointment system.
Additional information is available online at www.michigan.gov/sos/elections or by emailing MDOS-File-Canvass@ michigan.gov.
Michigan’s primary election is Aug. 6 and the general election is Nov. 5.
The April 23 deadline applies to the following:
• Nominating petitions and non-incumbent Affidavits for Court of Appeals, Circuit Court, District Court, and District Probate Court.
• Nominating petitions and Affidavits for partisan candidates for state House of Representatives, U.S. Congress, and U.S. Senate.
All probate judge candidates, some U.S. House of Representatives, and some House candidates, whose districts are wholly contained in a county, must file with their county clerk, not the Bureau of Elections.
The Bureau of Elections recommends that candidates filing at the state level set up an appointment through the Michigan Secretary of State online appointment system.
Additional information is available online at www.michigan.gov/sos/elections or by emailing MDOS-File-Canvass@ michigan.gov.
Michigan’s primary election is Aug. 6 and the general election is Nov. 5.
New guidebook outlines ethical obligations for judicial candidates
An ethics guidebook is now available from the State Bar of Michigan’s Standing Committee on Judicial Ethics to assist judicial candidates and judges navigating the complexities of judicial campaigns and judicial appointments.
Published in March 2024, “The Ethical Standards for Becoming a Judge” guidebook serves as a comprehensive resource for judicial candidates, offering practical guidance and ethical principles essential for maintaining the highest standards of judicial conduct.
The guidebook draws from the Michigan Code of Judicial Conduct and the Michigan Rules of Professional Conduct to assess various aspects of judicial ethics including candidate eligibility, filing procedures, campaign committees, fundraising regulations, and permissible campaign activities. It also highlights the importance of maintaining integrity, avoiding impropriety, and refraining from political activities inappropriate to judicial office.
Additional topics include endorsements, campaign advertising, and social media usage as well as the responsibilities of judges’ and judicial candidates’ family members, employees, and campaign workers.
To view the guidebook, visit www.michbar.org/opinions/ethics/JudgeEthicsGuide.pdf.
Published in March 2024, “The Ethical Standards for Becoming a Judge” guidebook serves as a comprehensive resource for judicial candidates, offering practical guidance and ethical principles essential for maintaining the highest standards of judicial conduct.
The guidebook draws from the Michigan Code of Judicial Conduct and the Michigan Rules of Professional Conduct to assess various aspects of judicial ethics including candidate eligibility, filing procedures, campaign committees, fundraising regulations, and permissible campaign activities. It also highlights the importance of maintaining integrity, avoiding impropriety, and refraining from political activities inappropriate to judicial office.
Additional topics include endorsements, campaign advertising, and social media usage as well as the responsibilities of judges’ and judicial candidates’ family members, employees, and campaign workers.
To view the guidebook, visit www.michbar.org/opinions/ethics/JudgeEthicsGuide.pdf.
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