Louisiana: Oakdale mayoral recall effort fails

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 needed 934 signatures  (33 1/3rd of registered voters) in 180 days. Petitioners claim to have received over 600 -- they previously claimed to be only 350 signatures away from hitting the mark, though it sounds like none were handed in.