On July 8th, 2019, the Michigan Supreme Court released its opinion in Paquin v City of St Ignace, ___ Mich ___ (2019)(Docket No. 156823) holding that a political candidate is not barred from seeking elective office in Michigan by the state constitution even if that...
Election Law
U.S. Supreme Court Holds Federal Judiciary Cannot Pass Judgment On Partisan Gerrymandering
by Kershaw, Vititoe & Jedinak, PLC | Jul 8, 2019 | Election Law
On June 27th, 2019, the U.S. Supreme Court released its opinion in Rucho et al. v. Common Cause et. al., ___ U.S. ___ (2019) holding that the federal courts do not have the power to set a constitutional standard for partisan gerrymandering claims. In a sharply divided...
Michigan Court of Appeals Reverses Trial Judge’s Order Removing Four Candidates From Warren City Council Election
by Kershaw, Vititoe & Jedinak, PLC | Jun 10, 2019 | Election Law
The Michigan Court of Appeals reversed a Macomb County circuit judge in Berdy v Burda, __ Mich App __; __ NW2d __ (2019)(Docket No. 349171) and determined there was no basis to order the Warren City Clerk, the Warren City Election Commission and the Macomb County...
U.S. District Court Rules Michigan’s Political Districts Created By Gerrymandering Must Be Redrawn
by Kershaw, Vititoe & Jedinak, PLC | Apr 29, 2019 | Election Law
On April 25th, 2019, a three-judge panel of the U.S. District Court - Eastern District of Michigan ruled in League of Women Voters of Michigan, et.al., v. Benson, et. al. that 27 of Michigan's political districts drawn after the 2010 census by the Republican-led...
What Happens If There Is A Tie In A Michigan Election?
by Kershaw, Vititoe & Jedinak, PLC | Dec 28, 2018 | Election Law
Of all the complexities of federal and state election laws, Michigan has surprisingly simple and straight-forward processes for dealing with candidates that receive an even number of votes for a particular office. The type of process to be used depends on the office...
Election Day In Michigan: An Overview of Prohibited Conduct
by Kershaw, Vititoe & Jedinak, PLC | Nov 5, 2018 | Election Law
Election Day is an important event in the United States as it gives citizens the opportunity to choose their leaders and carry out the peaceful transition of government. As a result, Michigan law severely punishes those individuals that attempt to unlawfully influence...
Michigan Court of Appeals Directs Board of State Canvassers To Certify Initiative Petition Asking For Repeal of Prevailing Wage Act
by Kershaw, Vititoe & Jedinak, PLC | May 14, 2018 | Election Law
On May 11th, 2018, the Court of Appeals released their decision in Protecting Michigan Taxpayers v Board of Canvassers, ___ Mich App ___; ___ NW2d ___ (2018)(Docket No. 343566) directing the Board of State Canvassers to certify an initiative petition despite the fact...
Michigan Court of Appeals Holds Flint Mayoral Candidate Should Have Been Disqualified From All 2017 Electoral Races
by Kershaw, Vititoe & Jedinak, PLC | Mar 12, 2018 | Election Law
On March 8th, 2018, the Court of Appeals released their decision in Gleason v Kincaid, __ Mich App __; __ NW2d __ (2018)(Docket No. 340239) holding that candidate William Scott Kincaid should have been disqualified from both the city council race and the Flint mayoral...
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