Michigan: Signatures against State Representative tossed out because missing word on petitions

The Elections Director has tossed out the 13,991 signatures for the recall effort against Michigan State Representative Larry C. Inman (R). The petition language was originally approved, but the petitions that were printed out left out the word "right"."

They needed 12201 valids to get on the ballot.

Inman was indicted by a federal grand jury over attempted extortion, bribery and lying to the FBI continues, with the House voting 98-8 to call for his resignation. Inman is accused of trying to get a bribe from a union group for a vote to repeal the state's prevailing wage law. He has been prevented from going to his old office, though he is able to go onto the House floor. Inman blamed an opiod addiction.

It sounds like the petitioners are debating appealing the ruling.

Alaska: Summary Judgment motion filed in Governor recall

Here -- I'm hoping to get a copy of the brief.

Alaska: Division of Elections rules for unlimited campaign contributions, no disclosure for recall

The Division of Elections has ruled that the recall effort against Governor Mike Dunleavy and his efforts to battle it are not subject to campaign contribution limits, nor is there a disclosure requirement.

Maryland: District Heights Mayor facing recall threats over conviction for helping someone buy fireworks

District Heights Mayor Eddie Martin is facing calls for his removal and a possible recall threat after he was convicted of using his position to help someone buy $50,000 of fireworks. Martin was in the city council for 14 years and has been mayor since 2018. Petitioners would need 30% of eligible voters signatures to get on the ballot.

Nebraska: Bellevue City Councilwoman facing recall effort led by Councilman

Bellevue City Councilwoman Kathy Welch is facing a recall effort led by Councilman Pat Shannon over a kitchen sink of claims, including that she doesn't live in the district. Shannon himself faced a recall effort in 2017 and has been criticized by various media outlets for chilling speech and preventing potential whistleblowers.

Petitioners would need 886 valid signatures for a recall, which would be on the ballot on May 12.

North Dakota: Two Williams School Board Members recalls set for February 25

Two challengers, Chris Jundt and Sarah Williams, have announced that they will run in the recall effort against Williams School Board President Penny Soiseth and Vice President Curt Sullivan. The recall is scheduled for February 25. The issue was complaints about transparency and a push for $12 million to expanded Williston High School.  Petitioners handed in 45 signatures and needed 24 signature. Jundt was the leader of the recall effort.

California: Buena Park City Councilwoman fails with signatures thrown out

The recall for Buena Park City Councilwoman Youngsun "Sunny" Park (D) has failed after 700 signatures were tossed out. Park was charged with allegedly stealing campaign signs that attacked

Colorado: Palmer Lake Mayor and two other officials facing recall effort

Palmer Lake Mayor John Cressman, Trustee Gary Faust and Town Attorney Maureen Juran are facing recall threats following talks about closing the local fire department. Petitioners are first asking the Trustees to remove the officials by a two-thirds majority vote. They have a list of other complaints as well.

Michigan: Signatures handed in for recall of Michigan State Representative

Petitioners handed in 13,991 signatures for the recall effort against Michigan State Representative Larry C. Inman (R). They need 12201 valids to get on the ballot.

Inman was indicted by a federal grand jury over attempted extortion, bribery and lying to the FBI continues, with the House voting 98-8 to call for his resignation. Inman is accused of trying to get a bribe from a union group for a vote to repeal the state's prevailing wage law. He has been prevented from going to his old office, though he is able to go onto the House floor. Inman blamed an opiod addiction.

Inman's attorney has a strange argument that the recall petition is unconstitutional because it prejudices his trial.

Guam: Yona Mayor facing recall petitions

Mayor Jesse Blas is facing a recall petition after being arrested on bribery and extortion charges related to an alleged scheme to import crystal meth. Petitioners need 981 signatures to get a recall on the ballot (though a 2/3rds vote of the legislature can put a recall on the ballot as well).

Update: The Vice Speaker has submitted a bill to try and get the recall on the ballot.

California: Acting Oakland School Board President facing petitions

Petitions have been taken out against acting Oakland Unified School Board President Jody London over school closures. Petitioners need about 5000 signatures by May. London announced that she will not be seeking reelection, as her child is graduating.

Texas: McKinney City Councilman facing petitions

Months after McKinney approved an amendment to make recalls easier to get on the ballot, petitions have been taken out against Councilman La'Shadion Shemwell who has been a controversial member of with complaints of violating ethics codes and making inflammatory statements and getting arrested repeatedly (once seemed to be for domestic violence), which he claimed occurred after he was racially profiled after refusing to sign two citations after he was pulled over for speeding last year.

Petitioners need 2127 signatures by January 4.

Wisconsin: Former State Senator George Petak looks back at vote that led to his recall

In 1996, State Senator George Petak cast the decisive vote for a .1 % sales tax to finance the Miller Park (the Brewers Stadium). The result was a recall that led to Petak's ouster (and flipped the Senate from D to R). The tax is now set to end in 2020, and Petak looks back at the vote.

Michigan: Petitioners ready to hand in signatures against indicted Michigan State Representative

Petitioners claim that they are reading to submit signatures for the recall effort against Michigan State Representative Larry C. Inman (R). Petitions need 12201 signatures in 60 days to get on the ballot.

Inman was indicted by a federal grand jury over attempted extortion, bribery and lying to the FBI continues, with the House voting 98-8 to call for his resignation. Inman is accused of trying to get a bribe from a union group for a vote to repeal the state's prevailing wage law. He has been prevented from going to his old office, though he is able to go onto the House floor. Inman blamed an opiod addiction.

Inman's attorney has a strange argument that the recall petition is unconstitutional because it prejudices his trial.

California: Petitions taken out against Irvine Mayor and Councilmember

Petitions were taken out against Irvine Mayor Christina Shea and Councilmember Mike Carroll over development complaints. One of the petitioners is Kev Abazajian, a former city council candidate. Petitioners need over 13,000 signatures to get to the ballot.

California: San Francisco Supervisor who chanted against Police Officers Association facing recall threats

San Francisco Supervisor Sandra Lee Fewer is facing recall threats over videos of her "chanting 'F* the POA! [Police Officers Association" at an event for Chesa Boudin, who has won the San Francisco District Attorney race. Petitioner would need somewhere near 8543 signatures to get on the ballot.

California: Recall against two Santa Cruz Councilmembers makes the ballot

Signatures were verified against Santa Cruz Councilmen Drew Glover and Chris Krohn over allegations of a focus on a homeless camp and issues at city meetings, though articles have noted a focus on the city's rent control and eviction ballot measures. Petitioners handed in over 11,000 signatures and needed at least 7938.

The recall is likely to be on the March 3 primary ballot.

Wisconsin: Door County Supervisor survives recall vote

Door County Supervisor Roy Englebert survived his recall vote on November 19, winning 53.85%. Englebert faced Forestville Trustee Lora Jorgensen (33%) amd Forestville Supervisor Jason Tlachac. The race was a primary, though since Englebert topped 50%, he won outright. The recall was over a plan to draw down the Forestville Dam Mill Pond to dry out contaminated sediment from the pond. Opponents claim it will hurt the fish stock. The recall was the first against a supervisor in the county since 2002.

Arizona: Signatures handed in against Graham County Clerk of the Superior Court

Petitioners handed in 3147 signatures looking for the recall of  Graham County Clerk of the Superior Court Cindy Woodman (R) over complaints about her tenure, including high turnover, lack of knowledge and a court ruling that she was "derelict in her duties" due to evidence mishandling. Petitioners need 2697 signatures by January 1.

Nebraska: Three Hamilton County Commissioners facing petitions

Petitions have been taken out against Hamilton County Commissioners Rich Nelson (241 signatures needed) and Roger Nunnenkamp (251) and have been threatened against Becky Richter (233). The recall has a kitchen sink group of complaints (failure to represent constituents and the like) and one issue on failure to inspect materials resulting in hazardous road conditions.

Commissioner Gregg Kremer was kicked out in a recall in February.