Republican nominee John James has until Friday to submit his choice, who would have to be ratified at a GOP state convention later this month. Democratic nominee Jocelyn Benson has a little longer – until August 25th – to let the state Democratic Party know her choice.
That person will also have to approved by a state party convention. The choices will include considerations to bring gender, geographic or ethnic diversity to the ticket.
Legislative experience in Lansing could be a plus since neither Benson nor James has served in the Legislature.
The number one requirement is always reliability – a candidate who won’t make missteps on the campaign trail that embarrass the ticket.
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