Florida: Two Madeira Beach commissioners facing April 17 vote

The recalls of Commissioners John Douthirt and Nancy Oakley are set to take place on April 17 (provided that a judge doesn't get involved). The election is suppose to cost up to $150,000, with $90,000 covering overnight mailing of ballots.

Colorado: A look at the use of the recall in Colorado

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Oregon: Clatskanie School Board recall going to the ballot

Two board members, Monty Akin and Judy Skirvin, are facing an upcoming recall vote following a decision not to renew a principal's contract on a 3-2 vote. A third board member, Walt Lovegren, resigned on Match 19. Petitioners needed 288 signatures to get on the ballot.

California: First attempt to recall Stockton Councilman fails

An attempt to recall Councilman Jesus Andrade failed after only seven of ten signatures were handed in. There are a kitchen sink type of complaint over negligence of maintenance. Andrade claims that it supporters of former Mayor Anthony Silva who is leading the effort. The group is also targeting Mayor Michael Tubbs who beat Silva for the seat.

Former Councilman Ralph White is one of the lead petitioners. White led the 1984 recall effort against Councilman Mark Stebbins (who beat him in an election) in one of the weirdest recalls of all time.

New Jersey: Lacey School Board member facing recall effort from gun-rights groups

Board member Linda Downing is facing a recall effort following the disciplining of two students who posted photos on social media at a gun range.

Petitioners would need 5022 signatures in 160 days. An update here

Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians Tribal Chairman facing recall

Chairman Thurlow "Sam" McClellan will be up for a recall vote on Tuesday, April 3 over claims that he misused a tribal credit card, though others claim that the issue is that he has been an critic of plans to build a new casino.

Michigan: Petitions taken out against Bedford Charter Township Supervisor

Township Supervisor Adam Heikkila is facing petitions over claims that he refuses to keep business hours, pushed for the dismissal of ordinance violation case against him and being threatened with arrest for disorderly conduct. Petitioners need 734 signatures to get on the ballot.

Update: Petition language has been approved.

Colorado: Cost holding up recall effort against indicted Fremont County Clerk and Recorder

The recall effort against Fremont County Clerk Katie Barr, who is in court over embezzling funds and other misdeeds, is currently debating the cost of the effort, with a Commissioner noting that the cost of a recall may top her $72,500 salary. Barr's term ends at the end of the year. Petitions would have to be in by July 18 and need 3581 signatures.

New Mexico: Los Alamos County Council Chair facing recall effort

County Council Chair David Izraelevitz is facing a recall effort by a Greg White, who is running for County Sheriff, claiming 31 counts of wrongdoing -- New Mexico is a malfeasance standard/judicial recall state so the petitioner would need to meet a legal standard to get the recall on the ballot. White claims that Israelevitz is not allowed to serve due to term limits and that he advocated the overthrow of the the State of New Mexico.

California: Appellate Court rejects Santa Clara Judge Appeal to stop recall

The appeal by Judge Aaron Persky was over whether the petitioner should have filed the recall effort with the California Secretary of State rather than the Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters. The issue was whether he was a state officer or a local officer.

Maine: Signatures handed in against three Scarborough School Board members

Close to 3300 signatures were handed in against board members Donna Beeley, Jodi Shea and Cari Lynford over the resignation of a principal, school start times changes, a proficiency-based education model and transparency issues. Petitioners need 2622 valids.

Ohio: Cincinnati Councilman in favor of recall law after mayoral drama

Councilman Wendell Young is arguing that the city needs a recall law following Mayor John Cranley's push to get the City Manager to resign. Young may back a voter proposal to get the recall voted into the charter.

Colorado: Recall threats against Fremont County Clerk and Recorder

County Clerk and Recorder Katie Barr (R), who was arrested on charges of embezzlement, harassment, intimidation of a witness and fraud by check, may face a recall effort if she returns to work. Petitioners would need 3581 signatures. There's an interesting discussion of a provision that would require a Democratic candidate to get more signatures than a Republican to contest in a recall race.

In the case of a recall election for the Fremont County Clerk and Recorder, the successor candidate for the Republican party would have to obtain 961 valid signatures, a successor candidate for the Democratic party would have to garner 2,865 signatures, and a minor party or unaffiliated candidate would have to get 287. Goff said the number of signatures required for a Democratic candidate is much higher because the Democrats did not have a candidate on the ballot during the last primary, so the number has to be based on a percentage of the total votes cast for all candidates at the last general election instead of a percentage of votes cast for the Democratic candidate at the primary.

Massachusetts: Scarborough Superintendent tries to prevent voter registration drive focused on school board recall

Superintendent Julie Kukenberger has asked students to refrain from a voter registration drive during school hours, which is taking place at the same time as a recall against three school board members, Chairwoman Donna Beeley, and members Cari Lyford and Jodi Shea. Petitioners need 2622 signatures -- the group claims they have 2150.

The issue comes over the firing of a principal and an 83-1 faculty no confidence vote against the Superintendent. 

Michigan: Signatures validated in four of five Saugatuck Township recalls

Petitions against Clerk Brad Rudich (415), Treasurer Lori Babinski (387), Trustees Roy McIlwaine (375) and Douglas Lane (393) were validated. Petitioners needed 336 each. The issue was a failure to remove an employee who was reprimanded. The four are all Republicans and any candidate running against will be listed either as a different party or as non-partisan.

North Dakota: Petitions taken out against Richland School Board

School Board members Lisa Amundson, Josh Mjoness and Sarah Myers are facing recall efforts after investigations of alleged sexual misconduct by students and basketball players. The Superintendent has been put on administrative leave. The petitions would require between 40 and 70 signatures.

Wisconsin: Crandon School Board facing recall threats

Crandon School Board Members are facing recall threats following the suspension of the Superintendent, who was suspended and under investigation following the removal of a principal. The group is in favor of the removal of the superintendent, but want other action taken. They are debating whether to target all five members or just one.

California: Montebello Mayor and Councilman facing recall effort over commercial marijuana ruling

Petitions were taken out against Mayor Vanessa Delgado and Councilman Jack Hadjinian following the council's 3-2 decision to approve some commercial marijuana businesses (Councilman Art Barajas, the third vote, has his term end this year). Delgado is running for the State Senate and is blaming Councilwoman Vivian Romero, who is also running for the Senate, for pushing the recall. Romero denied the claim.

Petitioners need about 6000 signatures to get on the ballot and plan to raise $30,000 to hire signature-gatherers.

California: Santa Barbara Board of Education facing recall efforts

Board members Jacqueline Reid, Wendy Sims-Moten, Ismael Paerdes Ulloa and Kate Parker are facing recall efforts following a 4-1 vote to remove a principa of the San Marcos school.

California: Recall effort against Fresno Central Unifed School Board members after firing superintendent

Board members Phillip Cervantes and Richard Solis are facing a recall effort following the firing of a superintendent. Petitioners need about 3000 signatures to get on the ballot. Petitioners are trying to get it on the ballot as a special election rather than be included in the general election in November.