Last Chance: May 15 is Deadline to File as Candidate, Precinct Delegate in August Primary

Individuals who intend to run as candidates or serve as precinct delegates in the Aug. 7 primary election must file the necessary paperwork by 4 p.m. Tuesday to be eligible.

Candidate

Partisan and nonpartisan candidates (other than judicial candidates) must file nominating petitions (or fees if applicable) and Affidavit of Identity by 4 p.m. May 15 to be eligible for the August primary. The withdrawal deadline is 4 p.m. May 18.

The following offices serving Macomb Township are up for election in November 2012:

• Macomb Township Supervisor, Treasurer, Clerk, Trustees
• District 13 County Commissioner
• District 9 County Commissioner
• Macomb County Public Works Commissioner
• Macomb County Treasurer
• Macomb County Clerk
• Macomb County Sheriff
• Macomb County Prosecuting Attorney
• District 33 Representative in State Legislature
• District 24 Representative in State Legislature
• District 10 Representative in Congress
• United States Senator

Precinct Delegate

Candidates for county convention delegate (precinct delegate) must file an Affidavit of Identity by 4 p.m. May 15 to be eligible for the August primary. This filing should be submitted to the clerk of the county, city or township in which candidate resides. The withdrawal deadline is 4 p.m. May 18.

The form must be notarized and submitted to the County Clerk's office or the local municipal clerk's office. 

Find a complete list of deadlines and dates here.