2026 House Bill 5467

Elections: candidates; deadline for the replacement of candidate; provide for.

A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending sections 165, 169, 195, 198, 255, 260, 352, and 357 (MCL 168.165, 168.169, 168.195, 168.198, 168.255, 168.260, 168.352, and 168.357), sections 165, 195, 198, 255, 352, and 357 as amended by 2012 PA 276 and section 169 as amended by 1990 PA 7.

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House Bills 5467 and 5468 revise Michigan election law by standardizing candidate replacement deadlines, tightening petition and disclosure requirements, strengthening penalties for fraud, and increasing transparency to promote greater consistency and integrity in the electoral process.

Introduced in the House

Jan. 21, 2026

Introduced by Rep. Rachelle Smit (R-43)

Referred to the Committee on Election Integrity