January 15, 2010
LANSING - Governor Jennifer M. Granholm today announced that a special primary election will be held in August, and a special election will be held in November to fill the vacancy in the 65th District of the Michigan House of Representatives.
The special primary election will be held Tuesday, August 3, 2010 with the special election held on Tuesday, November 2, 2010. The deadline for Democratic and Republican candidates to file nominating petitions or filing fees is 4:00 p.m., May 11, 2010. Additionally, candidates without party affiliation may file qualifying petitions until 4:00 p.m., July 15, 2010.
The 65th District House of Representatives vacancy was created by the recent death of State Representative Mike Simpson. The 65th District includes parts of Jackson, Eaton and Lenawee counties.
Under the Michigan Constitution and Michigan Election Law, the decision on the selection of dates for a special election to fill a vacancy in the office of state representative or state senator is left to the discretion of the governor.
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