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116-1954-XXXVI
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MICHIGAN ELECTION LAW (EXCERPT)
Act 116 of 1954
Chapter XXXVI
RECALL

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Section 168.951SectionOfficers subject to recall; time for filing recall petition; performance of duties until result of recall election certified.
Section 168.951aSectionRecall petition under MCL 168.959; requirements; submission to board of state canvassers; determination that reason for recall is factual and of sufficient clarity; notice; meeting; presentation of arguments; appeal; validity of petition.
Section 168.952SectionRecall petition under MCL 168.960; requirements; submission to board of county election commissioners; determination that reason for recall is factual and of sufficient clarity; notice; meeting; presentation of arguments; appeal; validity of petition.
Section 168.952aSectionRecall petitions; blank forms; substantial compliance.
Section 168.952bSectionRecall petition; time for submission to board of state canvassers or board of county election commissioners.
Section 168.953SectionRepealed. 1976, Act 66, Imd. Eff. Apr. 2, 1976.
Section 168.954SectionRecall petitions; eligibility of signers; prohibited conduct; violations; misdemeanor; felony; penalties.
Section 168.955SectionRecall petition; number of signatures; certification.
Section 168.956SectionRepealed. 1976, Act 66, Imd. Eff. Apr. 2, 1976.
Section 168.957SectionRecall petition; certificate of circulator; false statement; misdemeanor.
Section 168.958SectionRecall petition sheet; signature of qualified and registered electors; location for signing; signature of person not qualified and registered elector.
Section 168.958aSectionSeparate petitions required.
Section 168.959SectionRecall of senators, representatives, elective state officers, county officials, or secretary of state; filing petitions.
Section 168.960SectionRecall of elective county commissioner or township, city, village, or school official; recall of elective district library board member; filing petition; recall of elective metropolitan district officer.
Section 168.961SectionRecall petition; filing; receipt; duties of filing official; duties of city or township clerk; certificate; duties of village clerk; use of qualified voter file.
Section 168.961aSectionNotice to officer whose recall is sought; challenge; checking signatures; verifying challenged signature; use of qualified voter file.
Section 168.962SectionRepealed. 1978, Act 533, Imd. Eff. Dec. 21, 1978.
Section 168.963SectionSufficiency or insufficiency of recall petition; determination; notice; recall election; recall primary election; special recall election.
Section 168.964SectionRepealed. 2012, Act 417, Imd. Eff. Dec. 20, 2012.
Section 168.965SectionRecall of officer with election duties; appointment of impartial public officer.
Section 168.966SectionRepealed. 2012, Act 417, Imd. Eff. Dec. 20, 2012.
Section 168.967SectionRecall elections; payment of expenses.
Section 168.968SectionCanvass of recall election.
Section 168.969SectionFurther recall petition; filing.
Section 168.970SectionRepealed. 2012, Act 417, Imd. Eff. Dec. 20, 2012.
Section 168.970aSectionApplicability of MCL 168.970b to 168.970g.
Section 168.970bSectionIncumbent as nominee.
Section 168.970cSectionRecall primary election; filing nominating petition or paying fee; incumbent as nominee.
Section 168.970eSectionRecall primary election; declaration of nominee; candidate without political party affiliation.
Section 168.970gSectionCandidate receiving highest number of votes; election.
Section 168.971SectionRepealed. 2012, Act 417, Imd. Eff. Dec. 20, 2012.
Section 168.971aSectionApplicability of MCL 168.971c to 168.975.
Section 168.971cSectionIncumbent deemed to have filed; appearance of name on ballot.
Section 168.972SectionNominating and voting for candidate for nonpartisan office; signing and filing nominating petition; signing, contents, and filing of recall petition.
Section 168.973SectionRepealed. 2012, Act 417, Imd. Eff. Dec. 20, 2012.
Section 168.973aSectionNominating candidate for partisan office.
Section 168.974SectionRepealed. 2012, Act 417, Imd. Eff. Dec. 20, 2012.
Section 168.975SectionCandidate deemed elected.
Section 168.975aSectionApplicability of MCL168.975c to 168.975g; special recall election for office of governor.
Section 168.975cSectionRecall of governor; procedure.
Section 168.975eSectionRecall of governor; statement of reason; condensed statement; justification of conduct in office; submission by governor; printing on special recall election ballot; certain words on ballot prohibited; question.
Section 168.975gSectionMajority of votes in favor of recall; certification of result; replacement of governor.
Section 168.976SectionRecall election; laws governing.
Section 168.977SectionAppointment of officer who was recalled or resigned prohibited.
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