MI HB4700

Allows precinct delegate candidates to file a declaration of intent to be a write-in candidate either by 4 p.m. on the Friday before the election with the county clerk or with the board of election inspectors before polls close on election day.

Requires county clerks to notify delegates of their election within 7 days following the primary election and maintain records of elected delegates.

Specifies that precinct delegate candidates cannot appear on the primary ballot but may be written in by voters, with county clerks determining if write-in candidates are registered electors in their precincts.

Establishes procedures for resolving tie votes between delegate candidates through a drawing conducted by the county clerk, similar to section 851 procedures.

Requires county and township clerks to distribute lists of declared write-in candidates for precinct delegates to election inspectors before polls close on election day.