Elections: primary; nomination process for secretary of state and attorney general; modify. Amends; adds & repeals (See bill). TIE BAR WITH: HJR U'26

This bill modifies Michigan's election laws to change how candidates for secretary of state and attorney general are nominated by political parties. Starting in 2027, these offices will no longer be filled solely through party conventions; instead, parties must hold a general primary election in August, and candidates can also run by gathering signatures on nominating petitions from voters across at least half of the state's congressional districts. The legislation also adjusts the timeline for candidate withdrawals, making it more difficult for nominees for secretary of state or attorney general to drop out after filing their petitions. These changes directly affect political parties, election officials, and voters who wish to participate in the selection process for these specific statewide offices.