2022-08-16 00:23
The recall effort against Los Angeles District Attorney has failed, with 28% of the signatures being tossed out -- 195,783 of the 715,833 signatures handed in. So they missed by 46,807 (520… Read More
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Who Will Be the Next Victim of the Grand Bounce? A nonpartisan, nonjudgmental look at the “Hair-Trigger” Form of Government
2022-08-15 14:40
Signatures have been handed in against School Board members in Berrien County. Niles Community School Board President Mark Wortham, Trustee Kyle Zelmer and Trustee David Fink, Lakeshore Publ… Read More
2022-08-14 14:48
Petitions have been rejected against Flint School Board of Education Chair Joyce Ellis-McNeal and Treasurer Laura McIntyre over unclear language.The petitions focused on a com… Read More
2022-08-14 14:31
Signatures have been validated against East Cleveland Mayor Brandon King, with petitioners handing in 322 valid signatures and needing 311. The election would likely be on Election Day, Nove… Read More
2022-08-12 21:15
Virginia Beach School Board members Carolyn Rye, Trenace Riggs, Jessica Owens, Dottie Holtz, Kimberly Melnyk and Beverly Anderson are being targeted in a recall effort over the votes for pro… Read More
2022-08-12 21:07
Signatures were handed in against Isle of Wright School Board Member Michael Vines over accusations of defamatory remark with a fellow board member. This was during a fight over a promotion… Read More
2022-08-12 20:57
Former Police Commissioner John Hamasaki is running in the San Francisco District Attorney replacement race to replace Chesa Boudin, who was ousted in a recall vote (Police Commissioner is a… Read More
2022-08-11 14:36
Marshall School Board President Richard Lindsey has resigned in the face of a recall effort (though Lindsey claims it had nothing to do with the resignation). Lindsey was on the bo… Read More
2022-08-10 20:19
The lead petitioners in the recall of Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascon are complaining about the procedures for signature verification. Petitioners claim that the 22% rejec… Read More
2022-08-10 19:50
There is some pushes for changes to Virginia's recall law, with progressives looking to raise the signature requirement for recalls to 30% of turnout and try to tighten the malfeasance stand… Read More
2022-08-10 19:41
Signatures have been handed in for the recall of New Buffalo Mayor John Humphrey and Councilman Brian Flanagan. 294 were handed in for Humphrey and 271 for Flanagan. Petitioners ne… Read More
2022-08-10 19:37
Here's my op-ed in the Hill looking at the unlikelihood of the Georgia D.A. recall, as well as why it may help Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis. Read More
2022-08-10 05:44
Two Harbors Mayor Chris Swanson has been ousted in a recall vote, with early results showing more than 86% of the vote against him, 1149-180. This seems to be the first recall… Read More
2022-08-09 06:52
Jersey City Councilwoman Amy DeGise is being pushed to resign or face a recall attempt after a hit-and-run accident. Petitioners would need 42,523 signatures to get the recall on the ba… Read More
2022-08-09 06:49
The lead petitioner in the recall effort against Woodland Park RE-2 School Board President David Rusterholtz, Vice President David Illingworth II and Director Suzanne Patterson was arre… Read More
2022-08-09 02:30
Petitions have been filed against British Columbia (Vernon-Monashee) MLA Harwinder Sandhu over complaints about his support for policies put in place to combat the coronavirus pandemic… Read More
2022-08-07 15:29
Petitions are being taken out against Lakota School Board Member Darbi Boddy is facing. Boddy, who was elected last year, has focused on complaints about teaching Critical Race Theory and LG… Read More
2022-08-05 21:36
Petitioners have apparently collected enough signatures to get the recall of La Marque Mayor Keith Bell on the ballot. It seems to be over campaign finance issues. Hopefully, we'll hav… Read More
2022-08-05 21:23
The recall election has been scheduled against Johnstown Mayor Chip Dutcher and City Council President Marvin Block for August 30. The recall will cost about $15,000.The recal… Read More
2022-08-05 21:14
Petitions have been taken out against Pocatello City Council member Roger Bray, Claudia Ortega and Chris Stevens over complaints about belligerent behavior. There seems to be complaints over… Read More
2022-08-05 20:58
Former San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin is not running for election in the replacement race to replace himself in November. Boudin said that he is not running due to a desire to… Read More
2022-08-04 15:36
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis is facing a potential recall effort over her investigation into Donald Trump's attempt to overthrow the 2020 elections. Petitioners would need mor… Read More
2022-08-04 14:06
Cedar Grove School Board member Chrissy Dye has resigned after a recall was scheduled for Election Day. Dye, who was in her fourth term, faced a recall over complaints about a surv… Read More
2022-08-04 14:01
Petitioners are not being allowed to monitor the signature review process in the recall effort of Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascon because it is not considered an election. This i… Read More
2022-08-04 13:46
Signatures have been handed in against Winfield Township Supervisor Phyllis Larson, Clerk Colleen Stebbins and Trustee John Black over complaints about ordnances dealing with wind and solar… Read More
2022-08-04 13:01
Petitions have been taken out against Steamboat Springs Councilmembers Heather Sloop, Joella West and Dakotah McGinlay, which is seemingly tied to a 9% tax on short term rentals (there is a… Read More
2022-08-04 12:51
The recall election of Eugene City Councilor Claire Syrett is moving forward, as enough signatures have been validated. Petitioners handed in over . The recall effort is over her s… Read More
2022-08-04 08:07
Only one person asked to have their signatures removed from the petitions to remove Buffalo School Board member Sonya Hutchison. Petitioners have handedin 122 signatures, and 104 v… Read More
2022-08-02 14:14
Malaysia is considering a law to allow recalls of party-switchers and "non-functioning or problematic representatives." Read More
2022-08-02 05:48
A petition gathering company called Let the Voters Decide has sued the committee pushing for the recall of Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascon for $469,569 over unpaid bills… Read More
2022-08-02 01:38
Petitions have been taken out against all five Port of Alsea Board of Commissioners members, Robin Bishop, Janice Power, Joe Rohleder, Chuck Pavlik and Buster Pankey over a decision to end a… Read More
2022-08-01 23:23
Signatures have been handed in against two Shawano School Board Member Michael Sleeper (1958) and Chuck Dallas (1923). Petitioners need 1829 valids. The issues is complaints over a $2 M… Read More
2022-08-01 23:13
The recall effort against Oakdale Mayor Gene Paul failed. The recall was over revelations that the city clerk stole $897,000. The clerk has since died. Petitioners neede… Read More
2022-08-01 23:07
La Marque Mayor Keith Bell is facing a recall effort over complaints over what may be campaign finance issues. Hopefully, we'll find out more info soon Read More
2022-08-01 23:00
Nashville Councilmember Jonathan Hall is facing a recall effort over campaign finance violations and penalties. Petitioners need about 2500 signatures by August 14. Hall claims health issues… Read More
2022-07-26 07:05
Dueling petitions in Thetford, where the Board Clerk Nicole Moore and Trustees Julie Tack, Ralph Henry are facing petitions filed by Supervisor Rachel Stanke (R). Stanke has filed three fail… Read More
2022-07-25 20:07
Signatures have been handed in against Exeter Township Manager Phillip Bruck, Clerk Christina Bogoski, Treasurer Tammy Kernyo and Trustee Anne Kleinow after the four voted to ban Supervisor… Read More
2022-07-24 07:25
Calexico Mayor Javier Moreno is facing a recall effort over complaints that he used his position unlawfully, seemingly over a car registered out of state. Moreno serves a one-year term and h… Read More
2022-07-24 06:16
Soon-to-be-former Prime Minister Boris Johnson (Conservative) could face a recall vote if he is suspended from the House of Commons as part of a Parliamentary inquiry over whether he violate… Read More
2022-07-22 07:14
Signatures have been handed in against Eugene City Councilor Claire Syrett. The recall effort is over her support for a traffic and public transit plan. Petitioners handed in over 2000… Read More
2022-07-22 07:11
Signatures have been verified in the recall effort against Cedar Grove School Board member Chrissy Dye over complaints about a survey over gender identity. Petitioners ha… Read More
2022-07-22 07:02
Mendocino County Sheriff Matt Kendall is facing threats of a recall in the future, after a write-in candidate (and Sheriff's Deputy) Trent James got 14% of the vote in the June primary. A se… Read More
2022-07-22 01:49
The recall election of Redondo Beach City Councilmember Zein Obagi Jr, has been scheduled for October 19, which will also be the same day as a cannabis initiative.The recall is app… Read More
2022-07-20 08:01
Prosser School Board President Andy Howe, VP Jason Rainier and members Peggy Douglas and Jeanie Aubrey are facing petitions. Petitioners want the board to fire the school superintenden… Read More
2022-07-20 07:37
The recall effort against Johnstown Mayor Chip Dutcher and City Council President Marvin Block has been rejected by the City Clerk over claims that petitioners could not start gath… Read More
2022-07-20 07:30
Robertson Fire Protection District Board members Joan Noel, Becky Reinsmith, Mike Conley are facing a recall vote on November 8, after 630 signatures were verified for each. The board… Read More
2022-07-17 07:33
Signatures have been validated in the Buffalo School Board member Sonya Hutchison, with petitioners handing in 122 signatures, and 104 validated. They needed 79. The issue was a search for a… Read More
2022-07-17 07:24
Cordele Commission Chairman Joshua A. Deriso is facing a recall effort over complaints about removing a picture from the police department, insulting another commissioner and kicking one of… Read More
2022-07-15 01:20
In an unsurprisingly development, the LA County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk has found that the random sampling method did not get a clear decision on the Los Angeles District Attorney Ge… Read More
2022-07-15 01:06
Morgan Town Board Chair Fran Wranosky and Supervisor Leonard Wahl were tossed out in a July 12 recall vote over their support for a proposed solar power facility. Rob Berg defeated… Read More
2022-07-15 00:51
Signatures have been verified in the recall of Redondo Beach City Councilmember Zein Obagi Jr., apparently over his support for affordable housing and a homeless pallet shelter in his d… Read More
2022-07-15 00:39
Cobre School Board President Ralph "Toy" Sepulveda and Vice President Frank Cordova have resigned before a hearing on a recall petition filed against them by board member Gilbert Guadiana. C… Read More
2022-07-15 00:06
Alamosa/12th Judicial District Attorney Alonzo Payne has resigned after the recall against him got to the ballot. Petitioners handed in 5974 signatures, with 47… Read More
2022-07-14 21:33
Here -- $7M for the pro-recall forces, $3M for those opposing the recall of Chesa Boudin Read More
2022-07-10 14:21
Signatures have been handed in against Cedar Grove School Board member Chrissy Dye over complaints about a survey over gender identity. Petitioners handed in 3032 signatures and need about 2… Read More
2022-07-10 14:11
Signatures have been submitted against Johnstown Mayor Chip Dutcher and City Council President Marvin Block over claims that they pressured the former police chief to fire the court clerk/po… Read More
2022-07-10 13:58
Petition have been taken out against Riviera Beach Councilwoman Julia Botel over claims that Botel tried to stop a beach party from taking place on Singer Island. No word on how many si… Read More
2022-07-10 04:47
San Francisco Mayor London Breed appointed Brooke Jenkins as the new District Attorney to replace Chesa Boudin, who was ousted on the June 7 primary. Jenkins is a former Assistant District A… Read More
2022-07-09 01:18
Newton Falls will be voting on a proposed 90 day time limit for signature gathering. Newton Falls saw significant drama and legal issues around its recalls last year, with a councilwoman eve… Read More
2022-07-06 20:05
Today is the due date for signatures to be handed in the recall of Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascon. Petitioners have said that they will be handing in more than the 566,857 signa… Read More
2022-07-03 23:45
The recall election of Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard led to a vote for removal, 1953-1532, though court decisions likely mean that Henyard will not be removed by the June… Read More
2022-07-03 23:14
A new poll (sponsored by supporters of the recall effort) claim that voters are in favor of removing Douglas County School Board President Mike Peterson and members Becky Myers, Ka… Read More
2022-07-03 23:12
Uvalde Councilmember (and school district police chief) Pedro Arredondo has resigned from the council in the face of some recall threats. Arredondo missed two meetings and could have been ex… Read More
2022-07-03 22:25
Loudoun County Commonwealth Attorney Buta Biberaj (equivalent to a District Attorney) has written a complaint against the recall effort taking place to oust her from office. Here's a letter… Read More
2022-07-03 22:06
Mabinay Mayor Ernie "Django" Uy is facing recall threats after he won the May 9 election. Read More
2022-07-03 21:42
After being ousted in a recall vote, former San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin is leaving the door open to run in November or 2023 Read More
2022-07-03 21:38
Orfordville Village Board President Dennis Burtness has won his "recall election" 75-2. Burtness faced the vote after signatures were handed in against previous President… Read More
2022-07-03 21:36
Petition language has approved Rose Township Supervisor Dianne Scheib-Snider and Treasurer Paul Gambka over their votes to spend $30,000 on a labor attorney. The language was rejected on the… Read More
2022-07-03 21:25
Prince William County Supervisor Pete Candland (R) is facing a recall effort over his support for a plan to change the zoning of property for a plan to switch zoning on certain properti… Read More
2022-07-03 20:57
Drain City Councilor Jo Barker is up for a recall election on July 12. Barker is accused of a hostile work environment and complaints against a city administrator Read More
2022-07-03 14:48
All seven Morgantown Council members, M. Joe Abu Ghannam, Bill Kawecki, Ixva Vega, Jennifer Selin, Danielle Trumble, Dave Hashbarger and Brian Butcher, are facing recall petitions. Petitione… Read More
2022-06-28 17:02
Petitions are out for a recall of Kenneth City Mayor Robert Howell over staff resignations. The lead petitioner is Jeffrey Pfannes, who Howell beat in the 2021 election. Petitioners nee… Read More
Wisconsin: Orfordville Village President Facing A Solo Recall Vote After Previous President Resigned
2022-06-28 03:26
Orfordville Village Board President Dennis Burtness is facing a recall vote tomorrow, though the signatures were handed in against previous President Gary Phillips. Phillips resigned in… Read More
2022-06-28 03:20
The invaluable mid-year report from Ballotpedia is out, and they cite 240 officials facing a recall, a drop from the 263 last year. Right now, they have 20 removed, 16 recalls failed and 9 r… Read More
2022-06-27 01:50
There is now discussion to adopt a recall law for Ontario, following sanctions against Hamilton Councillor Terry Whitehead for harassment of staffers as others (the second time he'… Read More
2022-06-26 14:29
Quick impact of the recall, as one of the big issues that pushed the recall has been reversed. Read More
2022-06-26 14:28
Once again, winning a recall can be helpful in getting into the national conversation Read More
2022-06-26 14:22
Loveland is debating its disclosure rules for recall petitions, which would limit petition statements to 200 words, allow a 300 word rebuttal from incumbents and require city clerks to provi… Read More
2022-06-26 14:15
A different type of recall election, as a property tax increase for LaRue County School is facing a recall effort. Over 725 valid signatures were handed in for the effort. Read More
2022-06-26 14:09
UK MP David Marburton (Conservative) is facing an inquiry over claims of sexual harassment and cocaine use (as well as an undisclosed loan). If Marburton is suspended for 10 or more sitting… Read More
2022-06-25 02:53
The recall against Alamosa/12th Judicial District Attorney Alonzo Payne has gotten to the ballot. Petitioners handed in 5974 signatures, with 4757 being declared valid. T… Read More
2022-06-20 17:02
The San Francisco Chronicle's Bob Egelko provides a look at the proposed ballot measures to revamp or neuter recall laws and see that they seem to be going nowhere. The measure sponsore… Read More
2022-06-20 16:42
Petitioners now claim to have more than 566,857 signatures to get the recall of Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascon. This is what is needed to get on the ballot (though, as… Read More
2022-06-20 16:15
So much more out on the SF District Attorney Chesa Boudin recall, including the fact that the vote total has shrunk to 55% against. Prop. C is close to 58% no (and more people voted against… Read More
2022-06-20 15:33
Republican legislators proposed a Constitutional Amendment to allow recalls of district attorneys in New York, which comes off the recall of San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin. The… Read More
2022-06-20 15:17
A Cook County Circuit Court Judge has ruled in favor of efforts to stop the recall election against Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard, which is set for a June 28 recall v… Read More
2022-06-20 15:08
Portsmouth Vice Mayor De'Andre Barnes and Councilmember Mark Whitaker are facing petitions over a vote to fire the city manager and replace her with the former police chief.It looks like the… Read More
2022-06-20 14:55
Woodland Park RE-2 School Board President David Rusterholtz, Vice President David Illingworth II and Director Suzanne Patterson are facing petitions over complaints about approving a charter… Read More
2022-06-20 14:35
Lewis County Republican Chairman Brandon Svenson (who is the Mayor of Winlock) is facing a recall vote on July 11. Party leadership had previously called for Svenson's resignation. Sven… Read More
2022-06-20 14:06
Petitions have been taken out against White Pigeon Village President Tyler Royce, with the petitions passing the factual/clarity test and being approved by the Electoral Commission. The issu… Read More
2022-06-14 22:14
The recall of Morgan Town Board Chair Fran Wranosky and Supervisor Leonard Wahl over a proposed solar power facility is scheduled for July 12. If multiple candidates run, the recall will be… Read More
2022-06-10 06:28
San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin lost his recall election, with the latest results showing him down by 59.5%-40.5% on Proposition H (this number will change a bit). Note that 137… Read More
2022-06-10 01:17
Petitions against Loudon School Board members Atoosa Reeser and Brenda Sheridan was rejected by a judge, ruling that the petitions did not meet the malfeasance standard/judicial recall… Read More
California: Key Historical Facts On The San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin Recall Election
2022-06-03 20:08
Next Tuesday, we will see two major recall votes -- the recall of San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin and Proposition C, which looks to radically cutback (if not… Read More
2022-06-03 14:10
Petitioners have handed in 5924 signatures seeking the recall of Alamosa/12th Judicial District Attorney Alonzo Payne. Petitioners need 3996 valids to get on the ballot.The recall… Read More
2022-06-03 14:05
The recall effort against Nevada County Supervisors Dan Miller, Hardy Bullock, Heidi Hall, Ed Scofield and Susan Hoek failed, with petitioners not handing in any signatures.&n&hell…Read More
2022-06-03 14:00
The effort against Willows Mayor Larry Domenighini, Vice Mayor Garry Hansen and Councilmember Kerri Warren has failed, with petitioners failing to hand in any signatures (they claim to… Read More
2022-06-03 13:57
The recall election of Two Harbors Mayor Chris Swanson has been scheduled on August 9 (Primary Day), with Swanson saying that he will not resign. Petitioners handed in 618 sig… Read More
2022-05-30 00:13
Robbinsdale City Council member Tyler Klin has resigned after signatures were verified in the recall effort against him. Klin was charged with drunk driving and fleeing p… Read More
2022-05-30 00:00
The recall effort against Nestucca Valley School Board members Bill Hagerty, Diane Boisa and Shane Stuart failed, with petitioners not handing in the needed 375 valids. The board was seeming… Read More
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