Michigan Board Approves Recall Petition Against Antrim County Clerk
The Michigan Board of Canvassers has approved a recall petition against Antrim County Clerk Victoria Bishop, following accusations of improperly altering voter registrations.
Traverse City Cadillac, MI, September 28, 2026 —
LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Board of State Canvassers has officially approved a recall petition targeting Antrim County Clerk Victoria Bishop. The board’s decision on Tuesday allows for the circulation of petitions aimed at potentially removing Bishop from her elected position.
The recall effort stems from accusations that Bishop improperly altered voter registrations. Specific details regarding the nature of these alleged alterations or the timeline of the events were not immediately available following the board’s decision.
The Michigan Board of State Canvassers reviews petitions for clarity and compliance with state law before allowing proponents to gather signatures. Approval by the board does not mean the recall is successful; it only permits the next phase of the recall process, which involves collecting a sufficient number of valid signatures from registered voters within the targeted jurisdiction.
Following the collection of signatures, the Board of State Canvassers would then determine if enough valid signatures have been submitted to trigger a recall election. The exact number of signatures required is based on the vote totals in the last election for the office. If the signature threshold is met and verified, a special election would be scheduled to allow voters to decide whether to recall Bishop.
The names of the individuals or groups initiating the recall effort were not specified in the information provided. Furthermore, the specific dates for the petition circulation period or a potential recall election are pending the outcome of signature verification, should it occur.
Victoria Bishop’s office is responsible for overseeing election administration and maintaining voter registration records for Antrim County. The accusations of improperly altering voter registrations are central to the grounds for the recall petition.
Officials from the Michigan Board of State Canvassers stated that their role is procedural, focusing on the legal sufficiency of the petition language and the formal approval to proceed with signature gathering. Further information regarding the investigation into the alleged voter registration alterations or any potential disciplinary actions beyond the recall process was not provided.
Story summarized from the original created by Sheldon Krause on www.9and10news.com, see more information here.
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