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Secretary of State
About this position
The Secretary of State is responsible for overseeing statewide elections as well as the statewide voter registration system. They are also in charge of licensing businesses and organizations to operate in Michigan. They also archive documents and act as notaries.
Position Details
Employment Type
Full Time
Salary
$112,410/year
Partisan Type
partisan
Election Frequency
Every 4 years
Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for this office a person must be a registered and qualified elector of this state by the date the person is nominated.
Filing Requirements
Filing fee is $0; Signature requirement is 0 for Republican, Democratic, and minor party candidates and 12,000-24,000 signatures for candidates without a political affiliation.
Paperwork Instructions
Submit paperwork to the Secretary of State's office.
Filing Phone
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