168.975 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. History: 1954, Act 116, Eff. June 1, 1955 ;-- Am. 2012, Act 417, Imd. Eff. Dec. 20, 2012 Compiler's Notes: Enacting section 2 of Act 417 of 2012 provides:'Enacting section 2. As provided in section 5 of 1846 RS 1, MCL 8.5, this act is severable.'Enacting section 3 of Act 417 of 2012 provides:'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: (a) Section 4 of article II of the state constitution of 1963. (b) Section 8 of article II of the state constitution of 1963. (c) Section 26 of article V of the state constitution of 1963.'Popular Name: Election Code
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