Michigan Compiled Laws
116-1954-V - Chapter V Governor and Lieutenant Governor (168.51...168.69)
Section 168.66 - Governor or Lieutenant Governor; Vacancy, Creation; Impeachment.

Sec. 66.
The office of governor or lieutenant governor shall become vacant upon the happening of any of the following events: Death of the incumbent; his resignation; his removal from office for cause; his ceasing to be a resident of the state; his conviction of an infamous crime, or an offense involving the violation of his oath of office; the decision of a competent tribunal declaring his election void; or his neglect or refusal to take and subscribe to the constitutional oath of office and deposit the same in the manner and within the time prescribed by law.
Any person holding the office of governor or lieutenant governor may be removed from office upon conviction in impeachment proceedings as provided in section 7 of article 11 of the state constitution.
History: 1954, Act 116, Eff. June 1, 1955 ;-- Am. 1963, 2nd Ex. Sess., Act 34, Imd. Eff. Dec. 27, 1963 Popular Name: Election Code

Structure Michigan Compiled Laws

Michigan Compiled Laws

Chapter 168 - Michigan Election Law

Act 116 of 1954 - Michigan Election Law (168.1 - 168.992)

116-1954-V - Chapter V Governor and Lieutenant Governor (168.51...168.69)

Section 168.51 - Office of Governor or Lieutenant Governor; Eligibility.

Section 168.52 - Gubernatorial Candidates; Nomination at Primary.

Section 168.53 - Office of Governor; Nominating Petitions; Signatures; Form; Filing.

Section 168.54 - Candidates for Nomination; Withdrawal, Notice.

Section 168.55 - Candidate for Office of Governor or Lieutenant Governor; Write-In.

Section 168.56 - Candidate for Office of Governor; Death; Selection of Candidate to Fill Vacancy; Ballots.

Section 168.57 - Gubernatorial Candidates; Nominees, Certification.

Section 168.58 - Gubernatorial Candidates; Withdrawal After Nomination.

Section 168.59 - Gubernatorial Candidates; Death, Withdrawal or Disqualification; New Candidate, Selection, Certification; Ballots.

Section 168.60 - Governor and Lieutenant Governor; Election.

Section 168.61 - Governor and Lieutenant Governor; Certificate of Determination by Board of State Canvassers.

Section 168.62 - Governor and Lieutenant Governor; Certificate of Election.

Section 168.63 - Governor and Lieutenant Governor; Terms of Office.

Section 168.64 - Governor and Lieutenant Governor; Oath of Office, Deposit.

Section 168.65 - Governor or Lieutenant Governor; Resignation, Notice.

Section 168.66 - Governor or Lieutenant Governor; Vacancy, Creation; Impeachment.

Section 168.67 - Offices of Governor and Lieutenant Governor; Vacancy; Death or Failure to Qualify of Governor-Elect or Lieutenant Governor-Elect; Devolution of Powers and Duties.

Section 168.68 - Governor or Lieutenant Governor; Recount of Vote.

Section 168.69 - Governor or Lieutenant Governor; Recall.