California:Pasadena Councilman recall seems to have failed

The recall attempt against Councilman Victor Gordo seems to have failed. The recall was led by a closed marijuana operation. Petitioners needed about 2000 signatures. The original petition to start the process was signed by 88 people, of whom only 35 actually lived in the district (they only needed 25).

Update: Petitioners continue to have trouble getting past the first stage

Colorado: Two Democratic state legislators facing petitions over support for national popular vote compact

Senator Jeff Bridges (D) and Representative Meg Froelich (D) are facing recall petitions over their support for a bill that would have Colorado join the national popular vote compact (a backdoor way to eliminate the Electoral College). Petitioners would need 19703 signatures for Bridges and 9587 for Froelich, all in 60 days.

There has also been discussion of a recall against Governor Jared Polis, which would need more than 631,000 signatures.

California: Dixie School District Board Member facing recall effort

School Board member Marnie Glickman is facing a recall effort over a push to change the name of the district. Petitioners would need 2851 signatures.

Nevada: Senator who faced recall effort named Majority Leader

Nevada Senate Majority Leader Kelvin Atkinson (D) resigned after admitting to misusing campaign funds. He is replaced as leader by Senator Nicole Cannizaro (D), who was facing recall petitions launched by Republicans. The Cannizaro recall was rejected and the state Supreme Court just heard oral arguments as to whether the recall should be allowed to go forward.

California: Rerun -- ousted state Senator Josh Newman to run for old seat

Former state Senator Josh Newman (D), who was kicked out in a recall in June 2018 with 58% against, will run for the seat in the 2020 election, presumably against Senator Ling Ling Chang (R), who was selected as Newman's replacement in the recall. This will be the third go-round for the two, as Newman beat Chang in 2016 by 2498 votes. (Chang did not technically run against Newman in the recall -- the vote was an up or down against Newman, with Chang selected in a same day replacement vote).

The recall was launched over a gas tax and the Republicans push to deprive Democrats of a 2/3rds supermajority in the Senate. The Democrats quickly recapture the supermajority in the fall elections.

Nevada: Supreme Court to hear appeal on State Senate recall effort

Oral arguments were heard on the issue of whether signers of a recall attempt can remove their names from a petition. A lower court tossed out signatures in the recall attempts against Senators Joyce Woodhouse and Nicole Cannizzaro. The recall was an attempt by Republicans to gain a majority in the chamber. There is some debate over whether the signatures would have been enough anyway, but the Republicans are pushing for an immediate election if the court holds that the signatures cannot be struck out.

Note that a similar provision in California allowed Newport Beach Councilman Scott Peotter to escape a recall attempt  in 2017.

California: Dublin School Board member who faced failed recall effort resigns

School Trustee Dan Cunningham, who faced a recall effort over various development issues in 2017-2018, has resigned. Petitioners failed Cunningham to get enough signatures at the time -- they handed in 6874, they needed 5409 and got 5266.

Nevada: Las Vegas Councilman resigns in face of recall effort

Councilman Steve Seroka (D) resigned in the face of a recall over claims of an anti-development stance, specifically his opposition to developing homes on a golf course.One of the construction unions that supported Seroka in his election was a big backer of the recall.

Petitions had not been handed in yet, but they needed 1850 signatures (of voters who voted in Seroka's last election) by March 11.

Former Assemblywoman Victoria Seaman (R) supported the recall effort and announced that she would run against Seroka. effort. She is asking for a special election rather than an appointment.

Massachusetts: Greenfield Councillor recall stopped over affidavit question

The first recall attempt against Councilor Verne Sund has been rejected. Petitioners handed in 100 signatures to move forward, but the City Attorney found that the signatures were not signed with the under penalty of perjury provision included. Petitioners would need about 2,346 signatures in 21 days. The recall is over public comments, most recently about the disabled and minorities  and failure to respond to constituents.

Michigan: Two of three petitions for Mills Township Board recall rejected by Election Commission

Petitions against Township Supervisor Daniel Bloom was rejected, as was one against Treasurer Sara Pitch over clarity issues. A third petition against Pitch is being looked at. The recall has been over a failure to be on top of embezzlement charges against the former clerk.

Rhode Island: Narragansett rejected recall petitions

The town solicitor held that the recall petitions were flawed. The petitioner said he will resubmit.

Ohio: Recall attempt against Amelia Councilmembers

Councilmembers Doug Fischer, Steven Hacker and Derrick Campbell all faced a recall effort -- with the County Board of Elections rejecting the petitions (though Campbell resigned). There is an issue over a change in the law, passed last year, which changed the replacement method from appointment by councilmembers to an election (which would appear on the same day).

The recall was listed for lacking transparency

North Carolina: Chapel Hill-Carrboro School Board members facing recall effort

Petitioners have launched an effort to recall Chairwoman Margaret Samuels and Board Members James Barrett and Pat Heinrich over a decision to make one existing school a Mandarin language magnet school. Petitioners need 10% of turnout in 30 days to get on the ballot. The recall would be filled by appointment and all three are up for reelection in the fall (one is running for state school superintendent in 2000 instead).

Chapel-Hill is one of only two school boards to allow recalls in the state (the law was passed in 1993). Also of note is that 24 North Carolina cities allow for recalls.

New Mexico: Legislation proposed to allow state-level recalls

Local jurisdictions have recalls in New Mexico, but a bill by Representative Bill Rehm (R) proposes the recall hit state level officials as well. It would require a showing of cause, so it would be a Malfeasance Standard/judicial recall provision. They would need 25% of turnout.

Nebraska: Op-ed endorsing changing state recall law to malfeasance standard/judicial recall provision

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Missouri: State Senators propose law allowing recall of county commissioners

Two legislators from Clay County, Senator Lauren Arthur (D) and Representative Kenneth Wilson (R) have proposed bills allowing for recalls of county commissioners. Clay County Commission is currently fighting a state audit.

The bill would require signatures totaling 7.5% of turnout, but would also include a malfeasance standard/judicial recall provision.

Washington: Onalaska Water Sewer District Commissioner facing recall effort

Commissioner Deborah Hilliard is facing a recall led by Dennis Eros, who lost to Hilliard in a race decided by a coin-toss (the vote was 11-11). Washington is a malfeasance standard/judicial recall state, so there is a "for cause" requirement -- Eros is claiming she has violated statutes. Hilliard has been fighting with another commissioner, Virgil Fox, who is also a developer. There is also a fight over sewer service with another district 2.

Texas: Windcrest holding May 4th special election on charter amendments affecting recalls; Would add Malfeasance "for cause" standard

Windcrest is looking to change their recall laws following the two failed recall attempts last year. The first Proposition would add a malfeasance standard/judicial recall requirement, pushing petitioners to provide a violation of a "for cause" requirement.

Two jurisdiction have undertaken such a move in recent years.

Ohio: Newton Falls Councilman, who lost in 1993 recall, will face new recall on November 5 ballot

The recall of the Councilman John Baryak (D)will be on the November 5 general election ballot -- not on the May 7th one. Councilman Phillip Beer and former Councilwoman Nancy Hoffman are leading the recall effort. Hoffman is running against Baryak in the primary in May. The claim is a general misfeasance and failing to properly conduct city business.

Baryak lost a recall in 1993, so he can join the two-time recall club.

Update: Baryak is appealing the decision that put him on the ballot.

Arizona: Signatures handed in against Douglas Mayor

Petitioner handed in 808 signatures for the recall of Mayor Robert Uribe over issues in city hall, including alleged employee problems and a failure to have a special meeting as requested by council members. Petitioners need 569 signatures.