Section 7. Soldiers, seaman, and marines | Article VII. Elections | Michigan

Soldiers, seamen and marines not residents

No soldier, seaman or marine in the army or navy of the United States shall be deemed a resident of this state in consequence of being stationed in any military or naval place within the state.

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Residence of elector

No elector shall be deemed to have gained or lost a residence, by reason of his being employed in the service of the United States, or of this State; nor while engaged in the navigation of the waters of this State or of the United States, or of the high seas; nor while a student of any seminary of learning; nor while kept at any almshouse or other asylum at public expense; nor while confined in any public prison, except that honorably discharged soldiers, sailors and marines who have served in the military or naval forces of the United States, or of this State, and who reside in soldiers’ homes established by the State, may acquire a residence where such home is located.

Summary: Authorizing inmates of soldiers' homes to vote where the homes are located

Election Date: November 6, 1894

Votes For Ratification: 127758

Votes Against Ratification: 29607

Percent for Ratification: 81%

Percent Against Ratification: 19%

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Soldiers, seaman, and marines

No soldier, seaman, nor marine, in the army or navy of the United States, shall be deemed a resident of this State, in consequence of being stationed in any military or naval place within the same.

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Residence of elector

No elector shall be deemed to have gained or lost a residence, by reason of his being employed in the service of the United States, or of this State; nor while engaged in the navigation of the waters of this State or of the United States, or of the high seas; nor while a student of any seminary of learning; nor while kept at any alms-house or other asylum at public expense; nor while confined in any public prison.

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1837 — Article II. Section 5

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1837 — Article II. Section 6

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Residence not gained because of military service here

No soldier, seaman, or marine, in the army or navy of the United States, shall be deemed a resident of this state in consequence of being stationed in any military or naval place within the same.

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1850 — Article VII. Section 5

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1850 — Article VII. Section 7

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