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.
