​MCL 168.623a – Apportionment & Election

• By April 1 in even-numbered years, each party’s county committee submits a certificate showing how many delegates each precinct is entitled to elect. If not submitted, the county board of elections determines the number.

• Delegates are apportioned to ensure near-equal distribution across precincts based on total vote in previous general election (for President or Secretary of State), with a minimum of 1 delegate per precinct.

• Delegates are elected by direct vote of registered party electors in each precinct at the August primary of even-numbered years.
   

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MCL 168.624 – Qualifications & Filing Requirements​

• A precinct delegate candidate must be a registered voter residing in and bona fide in the precinct at the filing deadline.

• Candidates must file an Affidavit of Identity (no petition signatures required) with the county clerk by 4:00 p.m. on the 13th Tuesday before the August primary.

• Candidates may also run for other offices simultaneously and may serve as election inspectors—but not in their own precinct if running for that delegate seat.

• Violating this section (e.g. falsifying residency) is a misdemeanor.
   

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MCL 168.624a – Withdrawal, Residency, and Challenges​

• Candidates can withdraw by submitting written notice within 72 hours after the filing deadline, to county clerk and party chair.

• If residency or registration is challenged, the county clerk must review with the city/township clerk within 48 hours, and may remove the candidate from the ballot if not qualified.

• Elected delegates must reside in the precinct at the time of the convention, unless precinct boundaries change.

• Delegates may resign in writing to county party chair and clerk.