Michigan Laws 168.755a – Elector unable to write or sign name; execution of election document by making mark or using signature stamp; “election document” defined
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Terms Used In Michigan Laws 168.755a
- Absent voter: is a voter who utilizes the process described in section 759. See Michigan Laws 168.2
- Absent voter ballot: means a ballot that is issued to a voter through the absent voter process. See Michigan Laws 168.2
- Election: means an election or primary election at which the electors of this state or of a subdivision of this state choose or nominate by ballot an individual for public office or decide a ballot question lawfully submitted to them. See Michigan Laws 168.2
- physical disability: means that term as defined in section 6 of the adult foster care facility licensing act, 1979 PA 218, MCL 400. See Michigan Laws 168.19
(1) If an elector is unable to write, or sign his or her name on an election document because of a physical disability, the elector may execute the election document where a signature is required either by making his or her mark or by using a signature stamp.
(2) As used in this section, “election document” includes, but is not limited to, any of the following:
(a) A voter application as described in section 523.
(b) An absent voter ballot application as described in section 759 or 759a.
(c) An emergency absent voter ballot application as described in section 759b.
(d) An absent voter ballot return envelope as described in section 761.