WHAT TO FILE

All candidates for precinct delegate must file an Affidavit of Identity. Petition signatures are not required. The Affidavit of Identity must be notarized.

WHERE TO FILE

File with the Clerk of the jurisdiction in which you reside to become a candidate or with the Macomb County Clerk (40 N. Main, Mount Clemens).  DIRECTIONS

WHEN TO FILE

Candidates must file no later than 4:00 p.m. on May 13, 2008.

CANDIDATE WITHDRAWAL

Candidates must withdraw in writing with the County Clerk’s office by 4:00 p.m. on May 16, 2008. City or township clerks are not authorized to accept precinct delegate withdrawal notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Must be a qualified and registered voter residing within, as well as having his or her actual bona fide residence within, the election precinct for which he or she desires to become a candidate.

OTHER INFORMATION

• Candidates who submit a valid filing for office will be placed on the August 5, 2008 Primary Election ballot.
• Precinct Delegates are not subject to Michigan Campaign Finance Act requirements.
• Only one vote is required to be elected Precinct Delegate.
• Elected delegates will be notified no later than August 12, 2008 by first-class mail with the date, time, and location of the county convention.
• Affidavit of Identity forms are available from the county, city, or township clerk’s office.  CLICK HERE to download form.

QUESTIONS

If you have any questions regarding this information, please contact us at:

Macomb County Elections Department
40 North Main Street
Mount Clemens MI 48043
(586) 469-5209
www.macombcountymi.gov/clerksoffice
clerksoffice@macombcountymi.gov