- A reader asks Bridge Elections FAQ if the general public can find state guidelines for how elections should be conducted
- Michigan voters can find an 18-chapter election manual on the Secretary of State’s website. It provides significant detail
- Some guidance documents are not always widely released, but the public can submit requests for that information
Bridge Michigan is inviting readers to ask questions as part of our new Elections FAQ series and Voter Guide. Ask your own question here.
One reader asks: “The Secretary of State provides guidelines to the county/city/township clerks as to how the election is to be conducted. Are those guidelines available to the general public for review?”
Our answer, in short: Yes, mostly.
On this page, scroll down to the “Election Officials’ Manual/ Accreditation Study Guide” section, where you can find the state’s 18-chapter election manual, which explains Michigan election rules, from how voting equipment should be prepared to how ballots should be sealed when polls close.
