Running for Office – Forms & Resources
If you are unsure of which precinct you are in, visit the Michigan Voter Information Center. This website allows you to view your voter registration status, sample ballot, polling location and voting precinct.
Where to File
Candidate Filings
Campaign Finance
| Office | Population | Partisan Petition | Nonpartisan Petition | Qualifying Petition | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Min | Max | Min | Max | Min | Max | ||
| Governor | State | 15,000 | 30,000 | 12,000 | 24,000 | ||
| U.S. Representative in Congress 7th District |
500,000-999,999 | 1,000 | 2,000 | 3,000 | 6,000 | ||
| State Senate* | 200,000-499,999 | 500 | 1,000 | 1,500 | 3,000 | ||
| Representative in State Legislature 48th, 49th, 50th and 72nd Districts* |
75,000-99,999 | 200 | 400 | 600 | 1,200 | ||
| County Officer* | 100,000-199,999 | 300 | 500 | 900 | 1,500 | ||
| County Commissioner* | 10,000-24,999 | 20 | 50 | 60 | 150 | ||
| Township Officer* | 0-9,999 | 3 | 10 | 9 | 30 | ||
| Township Officer* | 10,000-24,999 | 20 | 50 | 60 | 150 | ||
| Judge of Circuit Court 44th Circuit – Non Incumbent |
100,000-199,999 | 600 | 1,000 | ||||
| Judge of District Court 53rd District – Non Incumbent |
100,000-199,999 | 600 | 1,000 | ||||
| Judge of Probate Court Probate Court – Non Incumbent |
100,000-199,999 | 600 | 1,000 | ||||
| Village Officer | 0 – 9,999 | 6 | 20 | ||||
| Local School District Board* | 10,000-24,999 | 40 | 100 | ||||
| District Library Board* | 10,000-24,999 | 40 | 100 | ||||
* Candidate may file a $100 nonrefundable fee in lieu of a petition.
