2002 Flint mayoral recall election

2002 Flint mayoral recall election
March 5, 2002 (2002-03-05)
Recall Mayor Woodrow Stanley?
Results
Choice
Votes %
Yes 15,863 56.25%
No 12,336 43.75%

Mayor before election

Woodrow Stanley
Nonpartisan

Mayor

Darnell Earley (temporary)
Nonpartisan

The 2002 Flint mayoral recall election took place on March 5, 2002. Mayor Woodrow Stanley, who had served as Mayor since 1991, faced a recall election over alleged mismanagement of city government. Stanley ultimately lost the election and was recalled from office, with 56 percent of voters supporting his recall.