Candidate deemed elected.
MCL 168.975
in effect168.975. Candidate deemed elected.
Sec. 975.
The candidate receiving the highest number of votes in the recall election is elected for the remainder of the term.
1954, Act 116, Eff. June 1, 1955; Am. 2012, Act 417, Imd. Eff. Dec. 20, 2012
[Compiler] Enacting section 2 of Act 417 of 2012 provides:
[Compiler] "Enacting section 2. As provided in section 5 of 1846 RS 1, MCL 8.5, this act is severable."
[Compiler] Enacting section 3 of Act 417 of 2012 provides:
[Compiler] "Enacting section 3. The legislature recognizes the importance of the electoral process, and it is the intent of the legislature that this amendatory act uphold each of the following:
[Compiler] (a) Section 4 of article II of the state constitution of 1963.
[Compiler] (b) Section 8 of article II of the state constitution of 1963.
[Compiler] (c) Section 26 of article V of the state constitution of 1963."
[PopularName] Election Code
Source: Michigan Legislature (legislature.mi.gov)URL: https://legislature.mi.gov/Laws/MCL?objectName=mcl-168-975Fetched: 10/20/2026
