Michigan Laws 168.839 – Candidate not required to petition for recount; special election not subject to recount

(1) A candidate who petitions for a special election under section 832 is not required to petition for a recount.

(2) A special election held under section 832 to 838 is not subject to recount.

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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
Special election: means an election to elect an individual to, or nominate an individual for, a partial term in office or to submit a ballot question to the electors. See Michigan Laws 168.4