MI HB6096

Requires candidates for state, county, city, township, village, metropolitan district, and school district offices to file nomination documents in person and present an official state ID, driver's license, or other generally recognized picture identification.

Exempts candidates for federal office, Michigan Supreme Court justice, and Court of Appeals judge from the in-person filing and photo ID requirements.

Candidates nominated at political party conventions or caucuses for federal, state, county, city, township, or village office must file an affidavit of identity with the Secretary of State within 1 business day of nomination.

Affidavit of identity must include candidate's name, address, citizenship status, residency information, desired ballot name, and disclosure of any name changes (with limited exceptions for name changes over 10 years old, naturalization, marriage, or divorce).

Affidavit must contain statement that candidate has filed all required campaign finance reports and paid all fines, and that false statements constitute perjury punishable by fine up to $1,000 or up to 5 years imprisonment.