Elections: school; election of regents, trustees, or board of governors for the University of Michigan, Michigan State University, and Wayne State University; eliminate, and modify the nominating process for the secretary of state and attorney general. Amends; adds & repeals (See bill). TIE BAR WITH: SJR J'26

SB 1021 changes how Michigan political parties select candidates for secretary of state and attorney general starting in 2027. Instead of relying solely on party conventions, the bill requires these offices to be filled through a primary election where voters choose nominees, while the lieutenant governor remains a convention-only selection. To qualify for the primary ballot, candidates must gather signatures from registered voters across at least half of the state's congressional districts. The law also adds rules for withdrawing from the race, handling vacancies if a candidate dies, and ensuring blank spaces appear on ballots if no candidate is selected. Additionally, the bill mandates a separate primary election for these offices held in August before the November general election.