Elections: primary; nomination process for secretary of state and attorney general; modify. Amends; adds & repeals (See bill). TIE BAR WITH: HJR U’26
Key claim: Michigan HB6018 would modify the primary-election nomination process for secretary of state and attorney general and is tie-barred with HJR U’26.
Abstract
(HB6018 · 103rd Legislature) Elections: primary; nomination process for secretary of state and attorney general; modify. Amends; adds & repeals (See bill). TIE BAR WITH: HJR U’26 Sponsor: Rep. Gregory Markkanen ® + 1 co-sponsor In committee: H Government Operations Latest action (2026-06-02): Bill Electronically Reproduced 05/21/2026
Why this matters
Michigan currently nominates its secretary of state and attorney general at party conventions rather than through primary elections; HB 6018 would shift that process, changing how voters and parties select nominees for two statewide offices. Because the bill is tie-barred to HJR U’26, its fate depends on a parallel constitutional amendment, and its House introduction mirrors the Senate’s SB 1021/SJR J’26 package — signaling bicameral interest in restructuring statewide officeholder selection.