LANSING - There will be one less election for Michigan voters during the state's next election cycle.

Thanks to two bills that were recently signed into law, February elections will no longer take place here in Michigan. Tom Frazier, Legislative Liaison for the Michigan Township's Association says the elimination of the election is primarily because of the generally low voter turnout in February, but he also says it is a cost-cutting measure.

"It costs about $2000 per precinct to hold an election," Frazier said. "So for example, with Meridian Township having 20 precincts, that savings could be as much as $40,000."

Frazier also said during Presidential Elections, Michigan's primary will now be held in March.