Illinois: Wheeling Village President Recall effort failed

Petitioners failed to get enough signatures to Village President Pat Horcher over claims of incompetence and that he is not paying a "fair share" of property taxes on his farm. Petitioners needed 744 signatures (33% of turnout), they claim to have gotten 450. The petitioner backed the former Village President in his 2017 reelection bid, which was lost to Horcher.

Ohio: Crestline Mayor facing recall over racial slurs; says he plans to resign

Mayor Allen Moore is facing a recall threat after being shown using racial slurs on a body camera video taken by the Police Chief. Moore said he will resign by the end of the week.

Update: Moore resigned

Wisconsin: Flambeau School Board members recall thrown out

The recall effort against School Board Members Patrick Anderson, Sam Stewart and Danielle Zimmer are facing recall threats over claims of disrespectful comments and a host of other complaints. Petitioners handed in 481-482 signatures, but the petition was thrown out for improper documentation.

Louisiana: Turkey Creek Mayor-elect facing recall effort over claims that he does not live in city

Mayor-elect Phillip Cavins, who ran unopposed and is going to be sworn in on January 1 is alleged to live outside the village. Some residents are pushing for him not to assume office and others are claiming that they will launch a recall once he is sworn in.

Oregon: Portland Mayor facing recall effort from right wing group

Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler (D) is facing a recall effort over a new ordinance which would regulate protests. The leader of the right-wing Patriot Prayer group is leading the effort. The petitioners would need 35925 signatures, though that number (which is based on 15% of turnout in the gubentorial race in the city) will change after the November election.

North Carolina: Winston-Salem City Council charter changes for filling council vacancies compared to recalls

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Wisconsin: Beaver Dam Mayor effort fails

The recall effort against Mayor Becky Glewen failed, with petitioners not handing in any signatures by the deadline (they needed about 1484).The effort was led by former Alderwoman Mary Flaherty, who lost in the spring by four votes. Flaherty listed a kitchen sink of complaints about taxes and spending.

Michigan: London Township officials recall makes the ballot

Supervisor Gary Taepke (R) and Trustee Richard Horn (R) are up for a recall vote on November 6. Taepke is facing the recall over  support of a medical marijuana ordinance as well as the enforcement of other ordinances in the area. Horn is over the other ordinance (a vote against allowing the road commission to apply brine to local roads). Taepke is facing former Trustee William H. Eaddy (D) and Horn is facing Penny Turner (D). Another official, Clerk Larry Lee, was also targeted, but he retired and moved.

Petitioners handed in 311-312 signatures. They needed 250.

Massachusetts: Fall River Mayor facing recall effort

Mayor Jasiel Correia II, who was arrested on federal wire and tax fraud charges for defrauding investors, is facing a recall attempt. Petitioners would need more than 2510 signatures in 20 days to get on the ballot.

Fall River recalled and removed Mayor Will Flanagan in 2014.

Colorado: Dolores School Board member survives recall vote

Vangi McCoy survived a recall vote 485-358 (57.53% in favor).  The issue appears to be claims that the school has dropped in rankings. Board President Dee Prock earlier resigned rather than face the recall vote.

While the replacement race didn't matter, the two candidates actually received the same number of votes. Keith Moore and Joe Warren Reed both ended up with 208 votes.

Turnout was 30% with an estimated cost of $7500.

Eastern Band Cherokee looking to adopt new Constitution with recall provision

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Colorado: Three candidates announce for replacement race against Brush Councilwoman

Three candidates, Glenda McNabb, Mark Thomas and Lawrence Lundstrom, have gotten into the race to replace Councilwoman Jeanine Anderson will be facing a December 11 recall vote over complaints about alleged abusive behavior to other members of the government and the police.

The election will be a two-step one -- an up or down vote on Anderson and and a replacement race that takes place at the same time. McNabb and Thomas ran in 2017.

Michigan: Petition language against Jackson County Sheriff rejected

Language/clarity issues has stopped the latest attempt to get a recall going against Sheriff Steven Rand over audio recordings and alleged bigoted behavior. Petitioners would need over 13000 signatures to get on the ballot.

Ohio: Second recall attempt against Cleveland Councilman fails to meet initial signature requirements

Petitioners failed to submit enough signatures to get the second recall against Councilman Basheer Jones started. The first effort did not hand in signatures.

The recall is presumed to have been started by supporters of former Councilman T. Dow, who lost to Jones by 13 votes last year. The first effort did not turn in signatures. Petitioners need 676 signatures -- the reason for the recall is threats that Jones allegedly made to businesses and questions about residency. The earlier attempt led to moves to tighten recall laws.

Michigan: Jackson County Sheriff facing threats of removal

Sheriff Steven Rand is still facing an attempt at removal, with the father of a lieutenant who's suing Rand filing petition language. Petitioners would need over 13000 signatures to get on the ballot.

Rand has faced calls for resignation over audio recordings and alleged bigoted behavior.

Leader of Santa Clara Judge Aaron Persky recall opens Super-PAC on sexual violence issues

Mother Jones' has the interview with Stanford Professor Michele Dauber

Texas: Judges greenlights Groves Councilman recall

Councilman Cross Coburn attempt to have the recall thrown out was rejected by a judge. The recall will take place on Election Day.

The recall began after nude photos of him were sent to the media. Coburn is both 19 and openly gay. Coburn blames city government members for the leak of the pictures (the Mayor signed the recall petition). Petitioners handed in over 900 valid signatures in two stages. They needed 893.

Wisconsin: Big Bend Village Board Trustee survives recall vote

Trustee Jeff Goodman survived a recall vote 222-150 for Trenton Sobczak. The issue was a dispute about entering fire and water contract negotiations without the village president or clerk/treasurer present.  Turnout was about 45%.

Wisconsin: Trempealeau County District Attorney loses recall race

District Attorney Taavi McMahon (D) was ousted in a recall after he suspended an employee for refusing to attend the Jackson County DA's funeral as well as claims of prosecutorial failures. The county board has sought his resignation. McMahon has been on leave since May 9. McMahon's supporters claim the issue is a debate over new views of criminal justice reform. One of the lead petitioners is the Osseo Police Department Chief.

The recall became a two-parter once a third candidate, from the other party, entered the race.

Former ADA John Sacia (D), who McMahon suspended after he announced he was running, won the race 2244-450. Sacia is now facing Republican Rick Niemeyer in the general election.

Missouri: One recall effort against St. Louis Councilman thrown out; Another is still live

One effort to recall Councilman Ernie Trakas (R) was tossed out by a judge who said that Trakas did not violate the county charter by working as an attorney for school districts.

He is still facing another effort, which he has blamed on the County Executive. The recall effort needs about 15,000 signatures, though petitioners aren't handed it in just yet.

Trakas barely won his seat, which seems to be a key swing in the counsel. He also opposed a zoning change for a construction business in his district, though later backed down.