MI HB6145

Extends the deadline for candidate withdrawal from the third day to the seventh day after the last day for filing nominating petitions across multiple Michigan election law sections.

Removes references to "Eastern Standard Time" and standardizes withdrawal deadlines to 4 p.m. without specific time zone designation.

Changes grammatical language from "shall" to "is not," "must," and other present tense constructions throughout affected sections for consistency.

Applies the extended withdrawal deadline to candidates for governor, state legislature, county offices, school board, city/township/village offices, metropolitan district officers, and judges.

Changes references from singular "a nominating petition" to plural "nominating petitions" in sections governing withdrawal deadlines for various elective offices.