Elections: audits; audit of certain contests after each primary election and general election; require. Amends secs. 31a & 822 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.31a & 168.822).

SB 943 mandates that the Secretary of State conduct random audits of election precincts following every primary and general election in Michigan. These audits require a hand tally of votes in selected precincts to verify the accuracy of unofficial election returns before results are certified. The bill also prohibits county clerks who are affiliated with political parties from directing or supervising these audits, requiring them to appoint a non-partisan designee instead. Additionally, the legislation sets strict deadlines for completing audits and certifying election results, ensuring that the tabulation audit is finished before the board of county canvassers can finalize the official outcome.