Michigan Compiled Laws

Mich. Comp. Laws § 168.966 (2026)

Repealed. 2012, Act 417, Imd. Eff. Dec. 20, 2012.

✓ current as of July 2026

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MICHIGAN ELECTION LAW

Act 116 of 1954

168.966 Repealed. 2012, Act 417, Imd. Eff. Dec. 20, 2012.

Repealed. 2012, Act 417, Imd. Eff. Dec. 20, 2012.

Compiler's Notes:

The repealed section pertained to contents of recall ballots.

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Notes of Decisions

Cited in 5 cases (1 in the last 5 years), 1960–2021 · leading case: Wallace v. Tripp, 101 N.W.2d 312 (Mich. 1960).

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Wallace v. Tripp, 101 N.W.2d 312 (Mich. 1960). · cites it 2× “CLS 1956, § 168.966 (Stat Ann 1956 Rev § 6.1966). Thus it is clear that the statutory intent was to have the issue over the conduct of the officer informatively presented to both prospective petition signers and recall voters.”

Noel v. Oakland Cnty. Clerk, 284 N.W.2d 761 (Mich. Ct. App. 1979). “MCL 168.966; MSA 5.1966 directs that the recall ballot shall include a statement of 200 words or less setting forth the official’s justification for his conduct in office.”

Mastin v. Oakland Cnty. Elections Comm'n, 341 N.W.2d 797 (Mich. Ct. App. 1983). “MCL 168.966; MSA 6.1966. Given this opportunity, there is no reason to require the proponents of the recall, whose biases might complicate such a task, to attempt to offer a full and fair and complete statement of the transaction in question.”

Molitor v. Miller, 301 N.W.2d 532 (Mich. Ct. App. 1980). · cites it 2× “[1] Under MCL 168.966; MSA 6.1966, the person whose recall is sought has the right to draft and have included on the recall ballot a 200 word statement defending his conduct.”

Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist II v. Bd of State Canvassers (Mich. Ct. App. 2021). “” Noel, 92 Mich App at 187 - 188, citing Wallace, 358 Mich at 676-678 ; MCL 168.966, repealed by 2012 PA 417 . In Dimas v Macomb Co Election Comm, 248 Mich App 624, 627-628 ; 639 NW2d 850 (2001), this Court, citing then-current provisions of the Michigan Election Law, stated:…”

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