Section 168.837 - Special election to be conducted by mail; sending ballot to each elector; time limitation; request from board of canvassers; time for returning ballot(1) A special election ordered under section 836 shall be conducted by mail. Not later than 5 days after the order, the city or township clerk shall send a ballot to each elector whose name was entered in the poll book as having voted in that precinct at the election.(2) The ballot shall include a request from the board of canvassers that the elector cast a ballot as the elector did or attempted to cast at the election.(3) Electors shall have 5 days after the date of mailing to return the ballot to the city or township clerk either by mail or in person.Add. 1982, Act 505, Eff. 3/30/1983 .