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SB 1012MICHIGANSession 2025-2026State Billin committee

Michigan Senate Bill 1012 shifts the nomination process for Secretary of State and Attorney General to primary elections

Original title: Elections: primary; nomination process for secretary of state and attorney general; modify.

Last action · June 2, 2026: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONSSponsor: Edward McBroom

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What This Bill Would Do

Beginning January 1, 2027, Senate Bill 1012 would require political parties to nominate candidates for Secretary of State and Attorney General through primary elections rather than state conventions. The measure sets candidate petition requirements, establishes procedures for filling vacancies, and repeals existing convention nomination statutes conditioned on the adoption of a related constitutional amendment.

Why it matters

The bill shifts how major statewide executive candidates reach the general election ballot, moving candidate selection from party conventions to public primary elections starting in 2027.

Who It Would Affect

Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Political parties

Political parties must shift from convention-based nominations to primary elections for selecting candidates for Secretary of State and Attorney General.

Directly affected

Qualified and registered electors

Voters gain the ability to cast ballots in primary elections for party candidates running for Secretary of State and Attorney General.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

How will nominees for Secretary of State and Attorney General be chosen under this bill?

Beginning January 1, 2027, political parties would nominate candidates for Secretary of State and Attorney General through a in August, rather than at fall state conventions.

What are the signature requirements for candidates seeking these nominations?

Candidates must file s signed by at least 100 registered resident electors in each of at least half of the congressional districts in the state.

When does this legislation take effect?

The bill specifies that it does not take effect unless Senate Joint Resolution I of the 103rd Legislature becomes a part of the state constitution of 1963.

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Where This Stands

Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Procedural history

2 actions

Jun 2, 2026SenateCommittee
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
Jun 2, 2026SenateIntroduced
INTRODUCED BY SENATOR EDWARD MCBROOM

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Lobbying Activity

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Full breakdown

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Connected Entities

Michigan State University, Wayne State University, Michigan and 2 more

OrganizationMichigan State University“Institution with board members referenced in election law”Map →

OrganizationWayne State University“Institution with board members referenced in election law”Map →

locationMichigan“State where the election law amendments apply”Map →

PersonEdward McBroom“Bill sponsor in the Michigan Senate”Map →

OrganizationUniversity of Michigan“Institution with board members referenced in election law”Map →

Sources

Open source document

legislature.mi.gov

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