Ohio: Brookville Mayor and Vice Mayor face petitions

Petitions have been taken out against Brookville Mayor Chuck Letner and Vice Mayor James Zimmerlin. The group is called Brookville Citizens for Keep it Rural, so pretty clear what's coming next -- development is the issue here. 

Colorado: Signatures handed in against three Dillon councilmembers

Signatures have been handed in against three Dillon Councilmembers, John Woods, Dana Christiansen and Renee Imamura. Petitioners need about 35 signatures.

The recall seems to be over the vote for a development project. The town than overturned the vote in a referendum. 

Maine: Arundel's RSU 21 School Board member resigns

Arundel's RSU 21 School Board member Kristin Shapiro has resigned after petitions were taken out against her. The recall effort was over claims about behavior and the board censured her for comments and outbursts, though the precipitating event seems to be that she is also on the contract negotiations committee (with a contract currently in mediation), which has led to tensions between teachers and the board. 

Petitioners needed 231 signatures (10% of gubernatorial turnout) in 14 days. 

In 2022, Kennebunk had a recall against school board member Tom Stentiford, which he survived. Contract negotiations were also a major part of that recall.

New Jersey: Toms River Mayor facing petitions

Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick is facing a recall effort a week after his candidate won a township election.

The lead petitioner seems to be focused on an animal shelter, though there is a kitchen sink of complaints, including development plans and a fight with the former police chief. Petitioners would need over 20,000 signatures to get to the ballot.

California: San Francisco Supervisor facing recall effort over new park

The recall effort San Francisco Supervisor Joel Engardio is facing a recall effort over the city's approval with Prop. K of a new park on the Great Highway. 

Louisiana: St. Martinville Councilmember recall efforts fail

The recall effort against St. Martinville Councilmember Janise Anthony has failed. The reasons were quite open-ended (unfit for office), so hopefully we'll find out more. 

Missouri: Jackson County Executive/All-Star 2nd Baseman facing recall efforts

There is a recall effort against Jackson County Executive Frank White -- (yes, the Royals Star 2nd Baseman) over complaints that property taxes are going up between 30% - 400%. There is a complaint that White's salary went up 7%. A recall was threatened last year as well. This effort is funded by unknown sources. 

Petitioners would need 42,902 valids to get on the ballot.

Oregon: Josephine County Commissioner makes December 17 ballot

The recall against Josephine County Commissioner John West has made the ballot and will be held on December 17. The recall was over claims of insufficient law enforcement funding, defunding a service district and an auctioning off of timberland. 

One of the other Commissioners, Herman Baertschiger, was not targeted as he did not run for reelection. He did face a failed recall attempt in 2022.

Washington: Petitions taken out against Seattle School Board President

Petitions have been taken out against Seattle School Board President Liza Rankin. The recall seems to be about school closures. 

Washington is a malfeasance standard state, so petitioners need to show cause, which is no easy task.

California: Los Banos Councilmembers appear to lose recall votes

It looks like the recalls of Los Banos Councilmembers Brett Jones and Douglas Begonia have succeeded, Jones down 1344-501 and Begonia losing 1352-320. 

Petitions claim that the recall is over a decision to rehire a fired city manager, raise the base pay and settle a $1.8 million lawsuit filed by the manager. There's also questions of the departure of staffers. Jones and Begonia blame a developer for leading the effort. 

2006 signatures were handed in for Begonia (1706 were verified and 1404 were approved). 2252 were handed in for Jones, and 1650 were approved.

California: Yucaipa City Council member ousted in recall

Yucaipa Councilmember Matt Garner has been ousted in a recall vote, with 67% opposed (though the votes are still being counted).

The recall was over support for a high-density project, though there in 2023, petitions were taken out against Garner, Yucaipa Mayor Justin Beaver, Mayor Pro Tem Bobby Duncan and Councilmember Matt Garner over the decision to oust the City Manager and City Attorney. The decision came two months after their contracts were renewed. There are claims of working with developers on the ouster.

This is apparently the first recall attempt in Yucaipa history.

Arizona: Cottonwood City Council member ousted in recall

Cottonwood City Councilmember Lisa DuVernay lost her recall election, 2073-1033 (66.7-33.3%) to former Cottonwood Interim Police Chief Chris Dowell. DuVernay is accused of showing what it calls a pornographic video at a council meeting in August. It appears the video was of a drag show. DuVernay, a conservative member of the council, was pushing for a ban on drag shows where minors are present.

The Council managed to delay the recall by failing to get a quorum. The recall was moved from the July primary. Petitioners needed 361 signatures. 

A second recall against Councilmember Derek Paosaari over accusations of sexual harassment failed to submit signatures. 

Arkansas: Parkin mayor ousted in recall vote

Parkin Mayor Diane Patterson appears to have been ousted in a recall vote, 191-180. The recall seems to have occured after her sons were arrested for arson. One of her children was assistant chief at the Parkin Fire Department.

Arkansas: Wynne Mayor survives recall vote

Wynne Mayor Jennifer Hobbs appears to have survived the recall vote, 1217-1627.

The issue seems to be complaints about the recovery plan following a tornado. There is also a complaint about a rebuilding a historic park building.

Missouri: Carthage Councilmember ousted in recall vote

Carthage Councilmember Tiffany Cossey was ousted in a recall vote, so far the vote is 730-457. The recall was over a claim that she was creating a hostile work environment, which led the previous council to attempt to pass a censure motion against her. Cossey is also accused of stealing pro-recall signs. Here's an additional story on the fighting in Carthage Government.

Petitioners handed in 545 signatures and got 508 valids. They needed 486. Notably, a second wave pushed them over. 

Idaho: Marsh Valley School Board Member facing Election Day recall vote

Marsh Valley School Board Member Kathy Egan is facing a recall vote on Election Day, November 5. Egan, who is in her second term, is facing the recall over complaints about declining enrollment, poor financial oversight and poor performance of the district, though the focus seems to be discussion to close an elementary school.

Since this is Idaho, I would assume the  ]"queen of the hill" provision, which requires the pro-recall vote to top the amount of votes received in the official's original election, is in effect.

Idaho: Juliaetta City Councilor facing Election Day recall

A recall election against Juliaetta City Councilor Judi Fuller is on the ballot on November 5. Fuller was appointed to office in January. 

Petitioners claims the recall is about social media posts about a wildfire being close and safety of a bike path.  Fuller claims it is because of questions she asked about inappropriately collecting a $5 donation to pay for local TV channels. The  Association that oversees it is run by the current mayor. 

Oregon: Signatures handed in against Josephine County Commissioner

Petitioners handed in over 7500 signatures against Josephine County Commissioner John West over claims of insufficient law enforcement funding, defunding a service district and an auctioning off of timberland. 

One of the other Commissioners, Herman Baertschiger, was not targeted as he did not run for reelection. He did face a failed recall attempt in 2022.

Michigan: Warren Mayor recall petition rejected on clarity grounds

Petitions language against Warren Mayor Lori Stone was rejected by the Macomb County Election Commission of clarity issues. The recall is about social media posts by a member of the Historical Commission about Islam. 

Nebraska: Petitions taken out against Kimball Mayor

Petitions have been taken out against Kimball Mayor John Morrison, with a focus on a tax levy, a claimed delay in replacing a council member and other general issues.

Petitioners needs 280 signatures in 30 days. 

California: More updates on Oakland Mayor recall effort

 The Nor Cal Carpenters Union has endorsed the Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao recall over her inclusion of their logo on her material. 

The prime backer of the Thao and Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price recalls, Phillip Dreyfuss, has donated $700K to the Price recall and $890K to the Thao one. 

The County Registrar claims that the Price recall costs about $6 million and would be $20 million as a stand alone special election. It's not clear why an additional vote would be another $6 Million, but there it is. 

There was a clash (though not a physical one) between pro and anti recall forces in Downtown Oakland.

And here's a look at the recall, with the owner of Fentons Creamery (a practical landmark ice cream shop/restaurant) discussing his support for the recall. 

California: Salinas City Councilmember facing recall effort

Salinas City Councilmember Andrew Sandoval is facing a recall effort over complaints about bullying and his questions of conflict-of-interest complaints against a former councilmember. Sandoval was elected in 2022. 

Petitioners would need 2275 signatures.

California: What to expect when you're expecting Two Recalls -- Alameda County District Attorney and Oakland Mayor overlapping editions

On Election Day, there will be at least 17 recalls nationwide, but California's East Bay will be the scene of two standout recall elections with a number of features and facts that are potentially historic in the long annals of recalls: Alameda District Attorney Pamela Price and Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao.

2nd largest local US recall by population ever?:

With over 1.6 million people in Alameda, the District Attorney recall is the single largest (non-Gubernatorial/LG) recall election since the Miami-Dade County Mayor in 2011 and may be the second largest in US history (from what I see Los Angeles had about 1.5M in 1938, when Mayor Frank Shaw was kicked out). The Oakland Mayoral recall is the largest mayoral recall by population in the country since 2011 (both Miami-Dade/Omaha -- while I've been following recalls since the 1990s, I started the blog in 2011, which is why I keep citing that year). 

Additionally, Alameda County has not been an active user of recalls. The only two that went to a vote since 2011 were the Sunol Glen School Board recalls this July (plus there was a resignation in Newark in 2014)

Overlapping Jurisdiction Recalls:

This is the first recall that I can find since at least 2011 that involves overlapping jurisdictions, which I discuss in this Governing Magazine article. One factor to note is that Price appears on Page 3 of the ballot and Thao is much further down (page 8 or so). Very interested in how this will play out -- I'll point to the Michigan House Speaker Andy Dillon recall/reelection for why that may matter.

There is significant overlap in the issues (specifically how to deal with crime and criminal justice matters) and funders for the two recalls, though each has its own unique subjects, including a still not-fully-explained FBI investigation that led to a raid on Thao's house and complaints about leadership for Price (this editorial in the East Bay Times goes into depth on that). Some of Price/Thao's supporters apparently feel the best approach is a joint one, as there are anti-recall signs that actually just say "No on Recalls" without naming which ones. There are numerous prominent officials backing one recall but silent on the other (Representative Eric Swalwell against Price;  former Oakland Mayor Libby Scharf against Thao). I haven't seen anyone yet who is pro one recall, but against the other. There are a number of officials who oppose both recalls, including Representative Barbara Lee, who claim to be against recalls in general. 

Strange Pathways:

While these two recalls may be similar, the pathways to the ballot and the results of what happens if the recalls succeed are quite different. Each has run into distinct problems that were caused by two separate bodies. 

What is also clear is that voters are not aware of many of these facts, which has led to some believing that the recalls use the same replacement provisions. For example, I've heard from Alameda voters who are worried about the cost of the replacement vote, which only exists for the Oakland recall. So let's look into what happened:

Alameda County: Anything's legal as long as you don't get caught (or sued):

Historically, District Attorneys have not faced many recall attempts (partly because there are so many fewer DAs than other officials), but that has changed in recent years. I discuss the rise of and backlash against the Progressive Prosecutor movement here (SF's Chesa Boudin recall, and attempts against LA's George Gascon and Contra Costa's Diana Becton).

The Price recall has been a much longer affair than the Thao one, involving more than double the needed signatures, and in this case the combination of an old law and the actions of the Alameda County Board of Supervisors has thrown up challenging roadblocks to the use of the recall. We discuss this at length (and here and here as well).

California law allows charter counties and cities to have their own recall law, and Alameda had exactly that. However, it was passed in 1926, resulting in some particular difficult provisions (such as 10 days to count the signatures). The recall law also had likely unconstitutional provisions that caused trouble in counting the signatures. But changing the law mid-stream would radically increase the number of signatures needed and could greatly delay the recall. 

The Alameda Supervisors pushed forward regardless and promoted Measure B (which passed overwhelmingly and is discussed below in the Oakland section). The arguments they used for why the law needed to be changed were incredibly disingenuous, but, well, what can you do.

In order to avoid the new law, petitioners handed in signatures before the vote on Measure B, but (despite the law), it took much longer to verify the signatures. They appeared to combine both laws in how they approached the signatures, using the new law to decide how much time they had and the old laws to toss out an inordinate number of signatures and use a statistical sampling method (the old charter required signers to state their occupation and each signature to be counted). The result was a bit of chaos and some behavior that could easily have led to lawsuits. It is still not clear based on what rules they operated and how they decided to count the signatures. Perhaps it's not a surprise that they still have not shared the information, nor the details of the signature rejections despite a Public Records Request.

One major result was that the Supervisors were able to delay the recall (lots of issues here) -- something that California, unlike other places, had previously prevented others from doing -- and led it to being held in November rather than much earlier (such as June). 

There is also a significant issue with the replacement race. As mentioned in greater detail below, Alameda County's replacement model is not the one-day/two-step process that voters are used to. Instead, the temporary replacement will be chosen by the County Supervisors and voters will choose a permanent replacement at the next election. Here is where the delay really matters -- if the election was held in the 35-40 days under the old law, the replacement race would have been held on Election Day. Instead, the replacement will not be chosen by the voters until the next general election (probably in 2026).

Oakland Mayor's Recall Carousel: 

The Oakland recall ran into trouble from other sources -- the state legislature. Oakland (like many places in the state) simply uses the local recall provisions in the state law (which Measure B ends up accomplishing for Alameda County). Previously, this was an excellent law. However, in 2022, the state legislature decided to radically change this law. For Oakland, the biggest problem is that it moved the replacement race law from one that specifies a one-day, two-step process to instead using the "by law" or "automatic replacement" model. This was a surprise to most (see Shasta). For Oakland, the existing replacement law (which seems to be focused on death or resignation) involves a temporary replacement and an election three months later. For the Thao recall, there is a particular issue -- the temporary replacement, Oakland City Council President Nikki Fortunato Bas, is running for Alameda County Supervisor, which could lead to four mayors in three months. The result is confusion on how the previously straightforward recall operated and complaints about a more expensive process -- which has bleed into the Alameda DA race as well.

The usual anti-recall arguments: Man, he's opposed to fair play, he wants it all and he wants it his way:

The election has seen complaints that this is a misuse of the recall, which is based on the (incorrect) belief that California adopted the recall solely to be used against corruption. There is also a focus on the odd claim that the recall is anti-democratic. This type of campaign has not worked well, as I would suspect, voters see the recall more as raw democracy.

So what will happen? How the hell would I know, but here's some cool facts!

As a general rule, recalls are incredibly successful -- 61.4% resulting in removal since 2011 and another 6% resignation. Recalls are even more successful in California -- 103 of the 130 recalls in that time saw an ouster (79%), plus 21 resignations. The fact that it is on Election Day may have a significant impact, something that Price's team appears to be banking on, as they worked to delay the recall so that it would be scheduled for that day. However, the results show that officials are more likely to survive a standalone special election recall (57%) than a general election one (67%). I suspect ballot placement may be the reason. We'll see if that track record keeps up.

There is a poll from the Chamber of Commerce saying the recalls are leading, though I haven't seen any details, so make of that what you will. The different elections for the two candidates may matter. Price won a top two election, where she received 43% in the first round. This was much better than her across-the-bay peer Chesa Boudin (who got 35% in the first round). Might this be a hopeful sign for her?

Thao ran in a ranked choice system and came in second with 31.8% of the vote in the first round, which actually took 9 rounds. Once thought is that the original vote matters quite a bit. While a large number of recalls are blow-outs either way, we have seen with the four gubernatorial recalls that the results tracked with the original election. Could that happen here?

Well, one way or another, we'll see (not) soon enough if those facts matter.

At least 17 (update 20) Recalls set for Election Day -- including Alameda District Attorney and Oakland Mayor

This Election Day will see at least 20 recalls throughout the country (and a noteworthy asterisk). There are also two recalls scheduled the week before in Oregon, so it is possible they will pushed off till Election Day. It could be that other recalls will pop up on our radar (this seems to happen, especially with Arkansas), so view this as a floor, not a ceiling.

Two points: 1) It's noteworthy that there are so few in our nation's recall leader, Michigan, though they did have 12 on Primary Day in May (plus two resignations). 2) Presidential Election Days have the highest turnout (though perhaps we're in for a drop from the post 26th Amendment high), but this doesn't help the official. In fact, recalls on Election or Primary Days seem to have a higher ouster rate. 

The most noteworthy ones are right out in the Bay Area, with the Oakland Mayor and Alameda County District Attorney, which I will deal with in a separate post, but all recalls are special in their own special way. So here's the links to the upcoming ones:

Arizona: 

Cottonwood Councilmember Lisa DuVerrnay

Page Councilmembers David Auge and Michael Farrow

Arkansas:

Wynne Mayor Jennifer Hobbs

California: 

Alameda District Attorney Pamela Price

Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao

Avenal's Reff-Sunset School Board's Claudia Cazares,  Lilia Rizo, Lissette Padilla

Grover Beach Councilmember Daniel Rushing

Los Banos Councilmembers Brett Jones and Douglas Begonia

Montebello Councilmember Angie Jimenez

Yuciapa Councilmember Matt Garner

Idaho (Update):

Juliaetta City Council Judi Fuller

Marsh Valley School Board Kathy Egan

Michigan:

Onaway School Board member John Palmer

Missouri 

Carthage Councilmember Tiffany Cossey

Nebraska:

Brownville Councilmember Colleen Volkmer and Jennifer Hobbs

Additionally, Flint Michigan had a recall scheduled against Councilmember Quincy Murphy, but he died and while the vote will take place, it will be ignored (though there are lawsuits over that, but it seems like they won't be counted).

Colorado:

Loveland Councilmember Troy Krenning (though this seems to be pushed off by continual suits)

Norwood Mayor Candy Meehan is set for December 10

Missouri: Carthage Councilmember facing Election Day vote; Accused of stealing pro-recall signs

The recall election of Carthage Councilmember Tiffany Cossey is set for Election Day, November 5.

The recall is over a claim that she was creating a hostile work environment, which led the previous council to attempt to pass a censure motion against her. Cossey is also accused of stealing pro-recall signs. Here's an additional story on the fighting in Carthage Government.

Petitioners handed in 545 signatures and got 508 valids. They needed 489. Notably, a second wave pushed them over. 

Texas: Signatures handed in against San Benito officials

Signatures have been handed in against all five San Benito officials, Mayor Rick Guerra and City Commissioners Pedro Galvan, Thomas Goodman II, Deborah Morales and Joe Navarro. 

The complaint is about financial transparency and spending on a new city manager. 

Petitioners need 25% of registered voters at the last election, and 50% of signers had to have voted. 

Alaska: Palmer Mayor facing petitions

Palmer Mayor Steve Carrington is facing a recall effort over a $75K severance payment to a city manager who served for 53 days. The complaint is focused on Open Meeting Act violations.

Three Palmer City Councilmembers were kicked out in a recall in 2022. The lead petitioner against the three councilmembers is also leading the effort against Carrington. Carrington was elected in 2022, but served for a decade on the council. Petitioners need about 58 signatures (25% of turnout -- though perhaps it requires all signers to have voted) in 90 days to get on the ballot.

California: San Jose Councilmember threatened with recall

San Jose Councilmember Omar Torres is facing a recall effort over an investigation into sexual misconduct with a minor charges. The charges seem to be based on Torres' own writings.

Torres is in his first term.

California: Oakland and Alameda recall updates

There's no major changes with the recalls, but since they are the most prominent ones, here's some updates:

Former Oakland Mayor Libby Scharf backs a yes vote for Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao. 

Thao's rally against the recall and Chinatown supporters opposing it.

Thao blames coal industry for the recall effort

Supporters and opponents of the Alameda D.A. Pamela Price recall discuss their position.

Daily Journal looks at the different groups in the recall.

Michigan: Flint Mayoral recall rejected because petitioner was non-resident

The eight different recall petitions against Flint Mayor Sheldon Neeley were all rejected because the petitioner is not a Flint resident. Some of the claims were over the water issues and others over a golf course negotiation. There were previous attempts against Neeley that did not go anywhere. 

Flint has been the source of many recalls in recent years, and was going to have one on the ballot on Election Day in November, but the councilmember died. 

Texas: Denton City Council member facing petitions led by Mayor

Denton City Council member Brandon Chase McGee is facing petitions over a failure to approve Planning and Zoning Commission members. Mayor Gerard Hudspeth is leading the recall effort. 

The nominee, Erica Garland, lost to McGee in May. 

They need at least 2751 valids to get on the ballot.

Ohio: East Cleveland Mayor, who survived two recall votes, indicted along with recalled and removed Councilmember

East Cleveland Mayor Mayor Brandon King, who survived recall votes in both 2022 and 2023, was indicted on a host of corruption charges, along with East Cleveland Councilman Ernest Smith, who was removed in a 2022 recall vote. 

The recalls, which involved numerous twists and turns, were over a kitchen sink of complaints, including a budget deficit, indicted police, corruption and "tall grass." The indictment claims that King authorized city contracts and payments to his own and his family's business. He also was accused of giving a car and gas card to Smith.

King first stepped into the position in a recall of then-Mayor Gary Norton.

Louisiana: St. Tammany Parish Coroner recall effort fails

The recall effort against St. Tammany Parish Coroner Christopher Tape failed, with petitioners not handing in any signatures. They needed 35,057 by October 14. They claim they missed by 10,000 (but that doesn't mean much).

The recall was over sex abuse allegations that were dismissed in 2003 over a claim of a violation of a right to a speedy trial. Tape was fired by the previous coroner over claims of violating the confidentiality policy.

Taiwan: Keelung City Mayor recall survives recall vote

Keelung City Mayor Hsieh Kuo-liang (KMT) survived the recall vote with 44.8%-55.1% of voters casting ballots against a recall. Turnout was high, with 156,776 our of 310,797 coming out to vote. 

Kuo-liang is facing criticism over a scandal involving a commercial property at the harbor, and claims that he did this to benefit the family of his ex-girlfriend. 

The strategy is different than most Taiwan recalls. Taiwan currently has a "absentee veto" requirement (25% must turnout for the recall to count). Frequently, the elected officials supporters will simply not go out to vote, thereby depriving them of meeting the requirement. The KMT is looking to change the law to add a "queen of the hill" provision, which requires the pro-recall vote to top the amount of signatures received in the official's original election. From the way the article is written, it could be that such a change was made, but I haven't seen such a change.

Arizona: South Tucson Mayor, former Recall loser, launches recall against three councilmembers

Interesting fight here -- Petitions have been taken out against South Tucson City Council members Roxanna Valenzuela, Brian Flagg and Cesar Aguirre over claims that Valenzuela does not meet the residency requirement and the other two helped cover it up. 

The leader of the recall effort is South Tucson Mayor Paul Diaz, who also has claims that they bought a motel that seems to be used by the government to put up some people (perhaps coming out of rehab).

Diaz lost a recall vote in 2015 and then came back in 2018 with a recall against other councilmembers and regained the mayoralty.

California: Oakland Mayoral recall campaign heads into final stretch; Oakland NAACP backs recall effort

The recall effort against Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao is also heading into the homestretch, with a focus on the claim that the recall is "anti-democratic" (obviously, we object and it is instead "Raw Democracy")

The Oakland NAACP has come out backing the recall due to the firing of the police chief (for whatever it's worth, the Northern California NAACP came out in opposition to the Alameda DA recall).

Also of interest, Thao failed to fill out her statement against the recall effort, so that will not appear on the ballot. This has happened before in other jurisdictions, but obviously a bit strange.

California: Battle heats up in Alameda County District Attorney recall -- reports of big debt from pro-Recall forces

Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price recall fight is now facing the last big push, though honestly, I've only seen the pro-Price "vote no" signs (and not an enormous amount, but some) and haven't received any mail either way, so it is unclear why neither side seems to be going all out. There are reports that the Pro-Recall forces are $700,000 in the hole. 

Congressman Eric Swalwell (D) has come out in favor of the recall and Price hit back. 

Washington: Three Eastsound Water Users Association members ousted; Four survive

Eastsound Water Users Association Directors Jim Cook, Ron Claus and Carol Ann Anderson were kicked out in a September 28 recall. Four directors, Teri Nigretto, James Nelson, Leith Templin and Michael Cleveland all survived the vote. The recall seems to be over claims of obstruction from viewing records as well as general mismanagement.

Colorado: Aguilar Mayor Ousted; Trustee resigns

Aguilar Mayor Donald Gonzalez was ousted in an August 6th recall, 97-36. Trustee Marc Piano resigned before the special election vote. The issue seems to be years of delinquent audits and budgets, and payments for the reservoir project. Gonzalez has been in office since 2022.

Erlinda Encinias won the replacement race over Daner McCullough 60-36.

Nebraska: Three Winslow Trustees survive recall votes

Winslow Trustees Zachary Klein (15-20), Jeremey Woodring (15-20) and Shawn Kotik (13-21) all survived a May 14 Primary Day recall vote. The recall was launched by another board member over claims that the three were not residents. This appears to be part of a larger story, where the town of Winslow was moved to get it out of a flood plain.

Maine: Three Milo Select Board members resign

Milo Select Board members Eric Foss, Susan Libby and Donald Banker all resigned in May in the face of a recall effort.

The recalls were over a conversation that they had in the hall (which was caught on tape) where they discuss personnel, including a push to remove the city manager. Under city rules, the meeting was a violation of the Open Meeting Act. 

Petitioners would need 10% of registered voters.

Georgia: Bowman City Council recalls thrown out by judge

From earlier in the year, but two Bowman Councilmembers, Betty Jo Maxwell and Leah Carey, had a recall make the ballot, but was thrown out because a judge ruled that the claims did not meet the state's malfeasance standard grounds.

The issue was approval of poultry houses.

 

California: Petitions taken out against Fair Oaks Water District Board members

Petitions have been taken out against Fair Oaks Water District board members Christian Petersen and Michael McRae. Seems like this one may be about water rates (as with most water district recalls). 

Maine: Petitions taken out against Arundel's RSU 21 School Board member

Petitions have been taken out against Arundel's RSU 21 School Board member Kristin Shapiro over claims about behavior, though the precipitating event seems to be that she is also on the contract negotiations committee (with a contract currently in mediation), which has led to tensions between teachers and the board. 

Petitioners need 231 signatures (10% of gubernatorial turnout) in 14 days. 

In 2022, Kennebunk had a recall against school board member Tom Stentiford, which he survived. Contract negotiations were also a major part of that recall.

California: Q&A with Oaklandside on the Mayoral recall

Here's my deep dive Q&A interview with Eli Wolfe of Oaklandside on the Oakland Mayoral recall.

Alaska: Two Juneau School Board members survive reclal vote

Juneau Board of Education President Deedie Sorensen (2062-4091) and VP Emil Mackey (2175-3982) appeared to survive their October 1 recall votes, which took place at the same time as the municipal election. 

The recall is officially over a $7.9 million budget deficient, caused by what petitioners claim are accounting errors, though a district consolidation plan seems to be the big issue. Petitioners tried to include the consolidation plan in the petition, but was rejected because of the state's malfeasance standard (though even that may be easily surmounted due to recent court cases).  They are the only two board members eligible for a recall vote (the others either have an immediate election or were recently elected).

Petitioners handed in 2408 for Mackey and 2396 for Sorensen. They need 2359 signatures to get on the ballot.  Unfortunately, the document does not provide a breakdown of the verified/rejected rate. The recall could cost $105,000.

Update: Here's an article opposing the recall effort and noting that school consolidation is a nationwide phenomenon.

Louisiana: Petitions taken out against Shreveport Councilmember

Shreveport Councilmember Gary Brooks is facing a recall effort. The claim is that he is unresponsive. 

New York: Oped on Would a recall law help NYC with its Mayoral scandal

Here's my New York Daily News op-ed on the recall law and the Mayor Eric Adams scandal (and here it is on NY1).

Ballotpedia looks at biggest recall states

Here's Ballotpedia's look at the top recall states by attempts, with California, Michigan and Colorado topping the list. I believe that in terms of actual recalls making the ballot (leading to a vote or a resignation), Michigan easily tops the list, with California and Oregon close together.

Michigan: Flint Councilmember dies, was facing recall vote on Election Day

If Flint's recalls could not getting any stranger, Flint Councilmember Quincy Murphy, who was facing a recall effort on Election Day, November 5, 2024, has died. The recall will still be on the ballot, but the results will not count. The other recall fights have not made the ballot.

California: How the 2024 presidential race is similar to the 2003 California gubernatorial recall

Here's Los Angeles Times columnist Mark Barabak making the comparison. 

Michigan: 8 petitions taken out against Flint Mayor

Flint Mayor Sheldon Neeley was hit with eight different recall petitions, some over the water issues and others over a golf course negotiation. There were previous attempts against Neeley that did not go anywhere. 

Flint has been the source of many recalls in recent years, and was going to have one on the ballot on Election Day in November, but the councilmember died. 

Op-ed in the Chicago Tribune on the history and patterns of voter turnout

Here's my op-ed in the Chicago Tribune on what I expect to be a turnout drop in the election in 2024, regardless of candidates and issues. Could certainly impact recalls.

Washington: Judge tosses out Spokane County Commissioner recall effort

The recall effort against Spokane County Commissioner Al French (R) has been tossed out, both for happening too close to an election (the recall cannot be within six months of an election) and for failing to meet the malfeasance standard.

The recall was over claims of a coverup about PFAS (so-called "forever chemicals") contamination of the drinking water. French is currently running for his fifth term, so it the recall would have to taken place between the General Election and the next term in January or wait till the next term starts.

Washington is a malfeasance standard/judicial recall state, so a judge had to sign off on the effort as meeting the statutorily delineated reasons before it can move forward. Petitioners would have needed 11,535 signatures. 

California: Constitutional Amendment reshaping recall law approved for 2026 ballot

The California legislature has approved a Constitutional Amendment  that would change the recall law in somewhat odds ways. The Amendment will be on the ballot in November 3rd, 2026 general election.

The amendment was approved 32-8 by the Senate and 59-17 by the Assembly and sponsored by Senator Josh Newman and Assemblymember Isaac Bryan)

The law would seemingly get rid of the replacement race for Governor and instead allow the automatic replacement by the Lieutenant Governor, unless the recall happens before the nomination period for the midway point of the term, which would then allow for a replacement election to take place at the next general election, which presumably would be the Presidential election. 

Of course, what happens if they go down the line and also recalled the LG -- as they did in Wisconsin in 2012? Presumably they just go down the line of succession -- which would lead to the President Pro Tempore of the Senate (so, a quasi-Benjamin Wade situation). 

The other statewide officials would be replaced by the Governor (with the approval of the legislature). 

The law seems to split the recall and the replacement race for state legislators, which would mean a separate election date for the replacement race (set by the Governor). Note that Michigan did the exact opposite with their recall change in 2012.

Removed officials would presumably be able to run and replace themselves in the replacement race (though they can't be appointed to a temporary term).

Alaska: Detailed look at upcoming Juneau School Board recalls

Here's some further dives into the recall of Juneau Board of Education President Deedie Sorensen and VP Emil Mackey, scheduled for the October 1 municipal election ballot. As noted below, the closing of a school seems to be a major factor in the race. 

The recall is officially over a $7.9 million budget deficient, caused by what petitioners claim are accounting errors, though a district consolidation plan seems to be the big issue. Petitioners tried to include the consolidation plan in the petition, but was rejected because of the state's malfeasance standard (though even that may be easily surmounted due to recent court cases).  They are the only two board members eligible for a recall vote (the others either have an immediate election or were recently elected).

Petitioners handed in 2408 for Mackey and 2396 for Sorensen. They need 2359 signatures to get on the ballot.  Unfortunately, the document does not provide a breakdown of the verified/rejected rate. The recall could cost $105,000.

Update: Here's an article opposing the recall effort and noting that school consolidation is a nationwide phenomenon.

Virginia: Petitions to be taken out against York County School Board Member

A recall effort has been started against York County School Board Member Lynda Fairman over complaints about her threats to fire the superintendent and harassment, support for right wing groups and signing a contract without the authority to do so. 

Virginia has a recall trial law, so if the recall succeeds a judge would decide whether to oust Fairman (if she is found to have violated the law). 

The article notes that they need 285 signatures but I believe it would be 459 (the article cites 10% of her vote in the last election, though it is 10% of the total vote for the office).

California: More details on proposed Los Angeles City Council member recall

Some more details on the proposed recall effort against Los Angeles City Council member Katy Young Yaroslavsky (I'm quoted in the article). So far, it appears that petitions have not been taken out.

Petitioners would need about 23.876 signatures to get on the ballot. In recent years, four councilmembers have faced recall efforts but none have gotten to the ballot.

The recall is over homelessness issues and claims that Yaroslavsky supports policies that endanger safety and businesses, specifically her votes against an anti-camping zone ordinance and a vote for a interim housing project. 

Trinidad & Tobago: UWI Guild President removed

The President of the University of West Indies (UWI) Guild Kirby Moses was removed via recall. Petitioners handed in 229 signatures and then held a vote at a general meeting. Moses is contesting the legality of the decision.

Wisconsin: Two Bohners Lake Sanitary District Commissioners ousted

Two Bohners Lake Sanitary District Commissioners (in Burlington), Carrie Oldenburg and Jessica Wiskes were kicked out in a special election on September 17. Oldenburg lost to Amber Della Bianca (227-31) recall and Wiskes lost to Brenda Szumski (233-27).

The recall was over complaints about water-quality issues and the sewer system maintenance. There is also a complaint about ending an advisory group. A third commissioner was elected four months ago.

Petitioners handed in about 300 signatures and needed 182.

California: Petitions taken out against three Gold Oak Union School Board members

Petitions have been taken out against Gold Oak Union School Board members Roy Boyd, Christina Karle and Jerald Soracco. It is not clear from the articles if signatures were actually handed in and the recall made the ballot, but I would guess that would be noted.   

The issues include policy changes, dropping enrollment, employee retention and disparaging remarks made by board members. The issues seem to be an outgrowth of the board members support for groups that are supporters of charter schools, private schools and homeschooling. There is also claims that they are focused on gender and race questions (from a conservative angle), discussion of library book removal and difficulty getting a science curriculum approved.

Nigeria: Election Commission releases new recall guidelines

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Texas: Laredo looks to change law to bar recalled officials from running again

Laredo's Proposition 4 looks to be bar anyone who loses office due to a felony conviction, court order or recall loss from holding office in the city. 

e mayor or councilmember were removed from office because of the conviction of a felony, court order or a recall election, they would be unable to hold elected office with the City of Laredo.

Colorado: Loveland City Council recall to be held in January

It seems like the recall election against Loveland City Council member Troy Krenning will be delayed until January, though the article is behind a paywall, so not clear what the legal reasons are.

The recall appears to be over votes to remove the City Manager and City Attorney, as well as a rescission, that Krenning claims avoided litigation.

Petitioners needed 1615 signatures to get on the ballot.

Krenning served on the council from 2013-2017 with one of the recall leaders, former Councilmember Dave Clark. 

Florida: Port Richey Mayor fails by two signatures

The recall effort against Port Richey Mayor John Eric Hoover failed. Petitioners handed in 275 signatures and got 248 valid. They needed 250.  Petitioners say they will try again.

The recall comes after ethics complaints filed by a former City Council member and former Building Official. The recall makes claims about interference with officials, and acting for personally enrichment and failure to disclose information.

Due to Florida law, petitioners need to hand in 250 signatures, as the city has over 2000 registered voters (it has 2097).

The failure was due to 15 signers being either unregistered or in another county; 3 signature mismatches; 6 outside the city addresses; 1 missing witness and 2 missing voter ID or DOB.

Oregon: John Day Councilmembers survive recall vote

All three John Day Councilmember Councilmember Sherrie Rininger (169-250), Eric Bush (159-256) and Ron Phillips (161-276) survived their September 17 recall vote. Petitioners handed in at least 126 signatures.

Turnout was 37%, though ballots are expecting to still come in.

The recall is over a kitchen sink of complaints such as "claims of mismanagement, poor decision-making and planning, violations of state law, and unprofessional and unethical conduct."

The recall was filed by John Day Public Works Director. 

In January, John Day Mayor Heather Rookstool lost a recall election, 252-224 over a host of complaints about management and city employees led the charge there as well.

Texas: Killeen Councilmember would face joint recall and reelection on May 5 ballot

Some more info on the recall effort against Killeen Councilmember Michael Boyd, including that the lead petitioner was kicked out of a meeting.

The recall has had made the ballot and is expected to be scheduled for May 5, 2025. Note that the recall would take place on the same day as the regularly scheduled election, which could result in Boyd facing a recall and reelection at the same time. 

The recall seems to be part of an ongoing fight, though the petitioner mentions (among many other things) a vote in favor of a new City Hall and a meeting with developers for which a disclosure form was not filed as well as violations of the First and Second Amendment. The petition itself seems to be a vague kitchen sink, with claims of failing to "listen to the citizens"; Violations of the "code of conduct" and "failure to meet primary standards and "abusing tax dollars."

Petitioners handed in 341 signatures and 218 were verified (50% of registereds). They needed 202. The recall would be held on May 3, 2025. 

The recall effort against Councilmember Jessica Gonzalez failed. They handed in 270 and needed 246 (50% of registereds). No word on how many were rejected. 

Washington: $45K settlement over public records violation in Benton County Sheriff recall

Benton County has agreed to a $45,000 settlement over Public Records violations from Sheriff Jerry Hatcher, who was ousted in 2021 recall. The Public Records request was looking to track ammunition from the Sheriff's office.

The County may still be facing a $22M lawsuit has been filed by deputies against the County for failing to protect them from Hatcher. No idea what happened with that suit.

An independent investigator found that Hatcher retaliated against a whistleblower and two witnesses and engaged in anti-union activity.

California: Interview with the Alameda District Attorney on the recall

Here's an in-depth interview with Alameda District Attorney Pamela Price on Berkeleyside. One point of interest is her response to the question of what changes she has made due to recall:

Has your approach to the job of prosecutor changed as a result of the recall?

What it has forced me to do is to make inquiries when I hear things that people are upset about. If I have victims on the steps of a courthouse, and they’re saying, “We didn’t get treated fairly,” then I need to talk to the lawyers who were involved in that case, because it’s not me personally. It means that there’s been a breakdown in communication somewhere in the case.

Ohio: Petitions taken out against Springfield City Commission

Petitions have been taken out against the entire Springfield City Commission, including Mayor Rob Rue, Assistant Mayor David Estrop and Commissioners Krystal Brown, Bridget Houston and Tracey Tackett over complaints about the Haiti immigrants to the city. The recall is part of the recent conservative meme/presidential debate weird moment of complaints that immigrants are eating pets. 

The petition is odd in a different way, as it does not target a specific member but the entire commission at once. I've never seen this (though I've frequently been asked questions if this is possible). It may be because Springfield has a possibly unique recall law that may allow this.  The recall law states that ""any or all members of the city commission may be removed..." and "A petition for the recall of the commissioner or commissioners designated..." 

We will see how this plays out and whether this impacts the amount of signatures needed to get on the ballot (it is 15% of registered, but if you're doing a whole city at once, is it the entire city versus each jurisdiction).

Florida: Signatures handed in against Port Richey Mayor

The first stage of a signatures have been handed in against Port Richey Mayor John Eric Hoover is facing 

The recall comes after ethics complaints filed by a former City Council member and former Building Official. The recall makes claims about interference with officials, and acting for personally enrichment and failure to disclose information.

Due to Florida law, petitioners need to hand in 250 signatures for the first step, as the city has over 2000 registered voters (it has 2097).

Oregon: Two Clatsop County Commissioner recalls make the ballot for October 27; one petition outstanding

Ah -- this was in 2009. Not clear why this showed up now: Hazen survived and Samuelson and Roberts lost their seats. Here's an article on claims that this is a misuse of the recall law.

A recall election against Clatsop County Commissioners Jeff Hazen and Ann Samuelson has made the ballot and is scheduled for a special election on October 27 (does seem like the law could be changed to push it off a week).

The recall is over their vote to approve a Liquefied natural gas project.

There is a third recall attempt ongoing against Commissioner Patricia Roberts over both the LNG project and claims of mismanagement with the Northwest Oregon Housing Authority.

Petitioners would need 441 signatures to get on the ballot by November 24. 

California: A look at how the replacement of Oakland Mayor would work

We covered the recall carousel a bit earlier, in American Lawyer's Recorder looking at why Oakland may end up with the 4 mayors in 3 months and why it happened, but here's another story on the subject.

Texas: Killeen Councilmember recall makes the May 3, 2025 ballot; Second effort fails

The recall effort against Killeen Councilmember Michael Boyd had made the ballot (though earlier reports suggested it would fail. Petitioners handed in 341 signatures and 218 were verified (50% of registereds). They needed 202. The recall would be held on May 3, 2025. 

The recall effort against Councilmember Jessica Gonzalez failed. They handed in 270 and needed 246 (50% of registereds). No word on how many were rejected. 

The recall seems to be part of an ongoing fight, though the petitioner mentions (among many other things) a vote in favor of a new City Hall and a meeting with developers for which a disclosure form was not filed as well as violations of the First and Second Amendment. The petition itself seems to be a vague kitchen sink, with claims of failing to "listen to the citizens"; Violations of the "code of conduct" and "failure to meet primary standards and "abusing tax dollars."

Washington: State Supreme Court throws out recall effort against three Skagit officials

A recall effort against Skagit County Prosecuting Attorney Richard Weyrich, Auditor Sandra Perkins and Sheriff Donald McDermott has been thrown out by the Washington state Supreme Court for failure to meet the statutorily delineated reasons under the state's malfeasance standard rules. 

Petitioner Cody Hart claims that the three did not post an official bond before starting their term and that the violated election laws in counting votes in a 2019 special election. Hart (who lists himself as MAGA Republican) is running for Congress is running for Congress and has made the ballot for the top two general election.

California: Petitions set to be taken out against Los Angeles City Council member

Petitions are being taken out against Los Angeles City Council member Katy Young Yaroslavsky.

The recall is over homelessness issues and claims that Yaroslavsky supports policies that endanger safety and businesses, specifically her votes against an anti-camping zone ordinance and a vote for a interim housing project. 

Colorado: Norwood Mayor recall makes the ballot

The recall against Norwood Mayor Candy Meehan has made the ballot and will be scheduled at the 9/11 city council meeting. Petitioners needed 11 signatures and handed in 30. 

It sounds like the firing of the Town Clerk and the resignation of the Town Manager and Deputy Town Clerk are the cause. The mayor was also accused of inappropriately using funds.

California: Another recall effort against California Governor fails

Petitioners did not submit any signatures in another recall effort against California Governor Gavin Newsom (D). 

Michigan: Fourth recall attempt against Flint Council President fails

The fourth recall attempt against Flint Council President Ladel Lewi has failed, with petitioners apparently not handing in signatures. Petitioners needed 751 signatures.

The recall is part of a battle on Flint with recall efforts continually being launched, with focus on a community grant program, approval of Brownfield Plans and how revenue is allocated. 

The recall of recall of Flint Councilmember Quincy Murphy will be on the November 5th General Election ballot.

Language was approved against Councilmember Dennis Pfeiffer, making him the third Flint Councilmember to have active petitions outstanding. There are also attempts many other officials in Flint. The claim against Pfeiffer is "conduct unbecoming a councilmember."

A recall against Flint Councilmember Eva Worthing got on the ballot, but she did not run in the May 7th vote.  

Worthing called out four other councilmembers, led by Eric Mays, against whom there were recall efforts. The four were Pfeiffer, Eric Mays, Jerri Winfrey-Carter and Tonya Burns.

The anti-Mays forces claim that Mays and another councilmember called a meeting that they others did not attend over the question of applying for a community grant program funding. Mays has also been charged with disorderly conduct for conduct at the council meetings that has apparently gone viral.

Recalls were also filed against councilmember Judy Priestley (with two filed against Priestly). Former Council President Allie Herkenroder already announced that she was resigning her seat last year. 

Arizona: Cottonwood City Council recall scheduled for Election Day

The recall against Cottonwood City Councilmember Lisa DuVernay is scheduled for Election Day, November 5. DuVernay is accused of showing what it calls a pornographic video at a council meeting in August. It appears the video was of a drag show. DuVernay, a conservative member of the council, was pushing for a ban on drag shows where minors are present.

Former Cottonwood Interim Police Chief Chris Dowell has filed to run in the replacement race.

The Council managed to delay the recall by failing to get a quorum. The recall was moved from the July primary. Petitioners needed 361 signatures. 

A second recall against Councilmember Derek Paosaari over accusations of sexual harassment failed to submit signatures. 

Maine: Madison Road Commissioner ousted in recall vote

Madison Road Commissioner Michael Gordon was ousted in a September 5 recall vote, 267-48 . Petitioners claim a lack of leadership, with a note on not plowing some roads quickly enough.

Former Commissioner Jeffrey Wright won the replacement race 183-97 over Leon Dorr II. 

Gordon was appointed to the job in 2023, and was elected a month later.

 Petitioners needed 195 signatures to get to the ballot. 

Michigan: Petitions taken out against Marshall Township Trustee

Petitions have been taking out against Marshall Township Trustee Robert Lyng (though they need a clarity/factualness hearing). Lyng faced a recall effort in 2023 over his support for a development project.

Texas: Austin's Ballot Propositions thrown out by Judge, including one increasing recall signature requirements

A judge has rejected Austin's 13 ballot propositions put forth by the mayor and city council, ruling that the addition of the propositions to the ballot violated the Open Meeting Act. Prop. H that would have raised the signature requirements for a recall from 10 percent of registered voters to 15%. 

Arizona: Mammoth Councilmember survives recall vote

Mammoth Councilmember Alvaro Barcelo survived a recall vote 121-98 (for Alice Soto-Martinez). Don't yet see what the recall was about.

Barcelo faced a recall effort when he was Mayor in 2014, though it did not seem to get to a vote.

Maine: Madison Road Commissioner facing September 5 vote

Madison Road Commissioner Michael Gordon is facing a recall vote on September 5. Petitioners claim a lack of leadership, with a note on not plowing some roads quickly enough.

Petitioners needed 195 signatures to get to the ballot. 

Leon Dorr II and Jeffrey Wright are running in the replacement race. Wright was previously the commissioner.

Nebraska: Recalled Plattsmouth School Board member appointed to state Library Commission

Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen has appointed former Plattsmouth School Board Member Terri Cunningham-Swanson to the Nebraska Library Commission eight months after she was ousted in a recall vote, 1649-1000. The recall was over her support for a book ban policy. The school board has since overturned the removal of 51 of 52 books.  

Wisconsin: Bohners Lake Sanitary District Commissioners facing September 17 vote

Two Bohners Lake Sanitary District Commissioners (in Burlington), Carrie Oldenburg and Jessica Wiskes, are facing a September 17 recall vote over complaints about water-quality issues and the sewer system maintenance. There is also a complaint about ending an advisory group. A third commissioner was elected four months ago.

Amber Della Bianca and Brenda Szumski are running against the two.

Petitioners handed in about 300 signatures and needed 182.

Colorado: Garfield School Board Member ousted

Garfield RE-2 School Board Member Tony May appears to have lost the recall vote, 2781-2042. Scott Bolitho won the replacement race (unopposed).

May has pushed for the adoption of the American Birthright Standards instead of the state standards. There are also complaints about behavior.

May had previously stepped down as board president, but presumably retained his seat.

Wisconsin: Petitioners spent at least $1.3M for Assembly Speaker recall effort

The failed recall against Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos spent $1.3 million through June 30. The major funder was an Arkansas philanthropist. Presumably, this amount went up thanks to the lawsuits filed to get the recall back on the ballot.

Most of the money went to "solicitation expenses" presumably, signature collection.

Wisconsin: Fifield Supervisor ousted in recall election vote

Fifield Town Board Supervisor Ann Sloane was ousted in a recall vote, losing to John Schroeder 189-81. This was a re-run, as Schroeder lost to Sloane in the 2023 election.

The recall is over creating "tension on the board" though Sloane said it is part of an attack against the Pike Lake Fire Department (where she is a first responder. Her husband was apparently suspended for six months due to a "verbal altercation"). There was a first recall attempt over permit violations on the lake after some changes to buoy regulations.

Washington: Petitions taken out against Spokane County Commissioner

Petitions have been taken out against Spokane County Commissioner Al French (R) over claims of a coverup about PFAS (so-called "forever chemicals") contamination of the drinking water. French is currently running for his fifth term, so it the recall would actually have to be between the General Election and the next term in January or wait till the next term starts.

Washington is a malfeasance standard/judicial recall state, so a judge will have to sign off on the effort as meeting the statutorily delineated reasons before it can move forward. Petitioners would need 11,535 signatures. 

Wisconsin: State Supreme Court rejects Assembly Speaker recall effort to bypass appellate court

The Wisconsin State Supreme Court has rejected an attempt to bypass the Appellate Court in order to get the recall of Assembly Speaker Robin Vos on the ballot. So the suit against the recall, which is really running out of time as Vos is on the ballot in November, must be heard by the lower court. Previously, a trial court rejected the recall effort. 

Oregon: Lawsuit challenges appointment of recalled King City Councilmembers, who was appointed to different seat

Interesting lawsuit challenging the appointment of Smart Ocholi, one of the councilmembers who was ousted in the King City recall. Ocholi was ousted in the February 13th recall, but was appointed to replace a different councilmember in a separate seat (who was also removed on the same day) which may be a violation of Oregon law (as officials who lose a recall are not eligible to be selected as a replacement. One of the recall supporters, who was passed over for the position, was suing. 

In the recall, Mayor Jaimie Fender and Councilors Ocholi, Kate Mohr and Laurie Petrie all lost. There was no longer a quorum for the body.

The recall was over their vote for a Master Plan and Transportation System Plan, most notably a development plan for Kingston Terrace. One councilor who voted against the Transportation Plan is not facing a recall effort. 

Washington: Recall against all seven Eastsound Water Users Board members going to the ballot

A recall effort has been approved against Eastsound Water Users Association Board, as all EWUA Board members, with a 403 split in the board. Teri Nigretto, Jim Nelson, Michael Cleveland and Leith Templin seem to be the "dominant" faction and Carol Ann Anderson, Ron Claus and Jim Cook are the minority.  Not sure what this is about, though there are 1300 members who can vote.

Texas: Lawsuit filed to stop Proposition from raising Austin signature requirement

A lawsuit has been filed to stop Austin's mayor and city council from putting forward 13 ballot propositions, including one (Prop. H) that would raise the signature requirements for a recall from 10 percent of registered voters to 15%. 

California: San Francisco School Board President, named after 2022 recall, resigns

San Francisco School Board President Lainie Motamedi, who was named to replaced one of the officials ousted in the 2022 recall, abruptly resigned the office.

Arkansas: Wynne Mayor recall election makes Election Day ballot

The recall against Wynne Mayor Jennifer Hobbs has made the November 5 Election Day ballot. The issue seems to be complaints about the recovery plan following a tornado. There is also a complaint about a rebuilding a historic park building. 

Petitioners handed in 1207 signatures and 1174 were valid. 1092 were required. 

California: Sunol Glen School Board member ousted in July, is running for other seat

Former Sunol Glen School Board member Ryan Jergensen, who lost a recall vote on July 2, is running for the seat formerly held by Linda Hurley who also lost a recall vote on the same day. 

The recall was after the board voted to limit the school to only flying US or California state flags. The school flew a pride flag during Pride Month.

California: Elections campaigns in Oakland Mayor and Alameda District Attorney recall heats up

 Here -- first real sign of a push by the elected officials against the recall effort.