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The 2017 mayoral recall election in Flint, Michigan was held on November 7, 2017, and resulted in incumbent mayor Karen Weaver being re-elected.

Background
Karen Weaver, Flint's first African-American mayor, took office in 2015 during the Flint water crisis, which remained a central issue in 2017.

The recall election followed a controversy relating to mayor Karen Weaver's support for a waste collection contract with Rizzo Environmental Services, a company involved in a corruption scandal that led to criminal charges against 17 people. The election also occurred amidst disagreement between Weaver and the City Council over the city's water provision.

Campaign
Weaver argued that the recall was motivated by racism and sexism. Her opponents criticized her for failing to work with the City Council and eroding public faith in government.

In August 2017 Weaver filed a complaint that sought to cancel the recall election, alleging illegal behavior by those circulating the recall petition. The civil suit was dismissed later that month.

Candidates
Eighteen candidates contested the election:
 * David Davenport, business owner
 * Chris Del Morone, retired
 * Wood Etherly, Jr., City Council member
 * Anderson L. Fernanders, attorney
 * Ray Hall
 * Ronald D. Higgerson, artist
 * Brent Allan Jaworski, union steward
 * Ellery Johnson, phlebotomist
 * Scott Kincaid, City Council member
 * Sean Macintyre, activist
 * David Meier, retired tradesman
 * Anthony Palladeno Jr.
 * Don Pfeiffer, self-employed
 * Jeffrey L. Shelley
 * Al Wamsley, pastor
 * Angela Ward, entrepreneur
 * Karen Weaver, incumbent mayor
 * Arthur Woodson, veterans' rights advocate

Results
http://www.gc4me.com/departments/county_clerks1/docs/Elections/201711/Cumulative%20Report-11-9-2017%2017-53-35%20PM.pdf