The recall effort against State Representative Tom Sullivan (D), the sponsor of the gun bill that was one of the motivations for the GOP's wide ranging recall efforts, has been abandoned by the GOP.
The recall effort had already met statements of strong opposition from Cole Wist, the Republican who Sullivan defeated in 2018. Wist said that the Rocky Mountain Gun Owners, the major backers of the recall effort, "owns the Colorado Republican Party."
Sullivan's son was killed in the 2012 Aurora movie theater shooting during a showing of the Dark Knight. Petitioner would need 10,035 signatures by July 12.
Sullivan was the first State Rep to have the petitions against him approved. Petitioners are claiming to seek the recall of 12 state legislators.
Friday, June 14, 2019
Thursday, June 13, 2019
Texas: Signs calling for Edinburg Mayor recall removed from road by code enforcement officials
More drama in the recall attempt against Edinburg Mayor Richard Molina. Molina is facing trouble over his arrest on election fraud charges. Code Enforcement officials removed three pro-recall signs, with claims that at least one of the signs was there legally.
The recall attempt is over Molina's allegedly pushing out of district residents to change their address and vote for him. Petitioners need about 2000 signatures to get on the ballot in 30 days (25% of turnout).
Previously, the City Attorney didn't know what forms to give the petitioners. The City Attorney said that because there has never been a recall in the city, they aren't sure what forms to use.
The recall attempt is over Molina's allegedly pushing out of district residents to change their address and vote for him. Petitioners need about 2000 signatures to get on the ballot in 30 days (25% of turnout).
Previously, the City Attorney didn't know what forms to give the petitioners. The City Attorney said that because there has never been a recall in the city, they aren't sure what forms to use.
New Mexico: Judge approves Las Cruces School Board Recall effort, possible Supreme Court appeal next
A State Court Judge has green lit the recall effort against Las Cruces School Board members Terrie Dallman, Maria Flores and Ray Jaramillo over claims of violating open meeting laws and adding central office jobs during a hiring freeze. As a malfeasance state, a judge needed to first rule if the ground are valid. They are now appealing to the State Supreme Court.
They need 33 1/3rd of turnout, which is 424 for Flores, 252 for Dallman and 83 for Jaramillo. Any empty seat is filled by appointment.
They need 33 1/3rd of turnout, which is 424 for Flores, 252 for Dallman and 83 for Jaramillo. Any empty seat is filled by appointment.
Maine: Two Freedom Selectman survive recall vote
Freedom Selectmen Steve Bennet (184-64) and Ron Price (183-66) survived recall votes on June 11 recall (it took place on the same day as a school budget vote). The issue is claims of abuse of office and conflict of interest against Price. There were complaint about a renovation of a post office, a purchase of a property and a lease of an excavator. Petitioners handed in 53 signatures for Bennet and 51 for Price.
Turnout was seen as high -- normally, the tturnout is less than 44 voters, but this year it was almost 50%.
Turnout was seen as high -- normally, the tturnout is less than 44 voters, but this year it was almost 50%.
Massachusetts: East Bridgewater votes to ask legislature to allow local recall law
East Bridgewater voters passed a law asking the legislature to approve a recall. The vote took place at the town meeting on June 10. They had previously passed it in June 2015, but the state legislature did not approve it.
Based on the proposed law, petitioners would need 100 signatures and 15% of registered voters in each precinct.
Based on the proposed law, petitioners would need 100 signatures and 15% of registered voters in each precinct.
Friday, June 7, 2019
Do Special Elections present an accurate picture of the electorate? -- my article in Governing Magazine
Here's an article I wrote in Governing Magazine -- this has been a focus of mine for a long time.
I looked at eight years worth of recall results to try and find out whether special elections presents an accurate picture of the electorate. I believe that recalls are really the only place to see a pattern, as they sometimes take place as a special election and sometimes take place on a general or primary election day.
My original idea was that officials were much more likely to be removed by special elections and therefore special elections were inaccurate. But after looking at 861 recalls over the last eight years my theory was shot down.
Sitting officials, it turns out, are not disproportionately hurt -- and sometimes may actually be helped -- by when a recall election is held. Moreover, the more-motivated, angrier voters do not seem to skew special elections in an obviously predictable way.
I looked at eight years worth of recall results to try and find out whether special elections presents an accurate picture of the electorate. I believe that recalls are really the only place to see a pattern, as they sometimes take place as a special election and sometimes take place on a general or primary election day.
My original idea was that officials were much more likely to be removed by special elections and therefore special elections were inaccurate. But after looking at 861 recalls over the last eight years my theory was shot down.
Sitting officials, it turns out, are not disproportionately hurt -- and sometimes may actually be helped -- by when a recall election is held. Moreover, the more-motivated, angrier voters do not seem to skew special elections in an obviously predictable way.
Nevada: Group formed to start recall effort against Governor over gun control legislation
A group has registered for a recall effort against Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak (D) citing a recent gun control bill and spending issues. As with Colorado, there is a very strong political bent to the recall effort, with the lead petitioner making comparisons with California's legislature.
Petitioners would need 242,950 signatures to get on the ballot.
Petitioners would need 242,950 signatures to get on the ballot.
Maine: Petitions taken out against Thomaston Selectman
Thomaston Selectman Beverly St. Clair is facing petitions following the town manager's resignation. Petitioners need 10% of turnout from the last gubernatorial election -- 133 signatures.
UK: Labour Party wins Recall Replacement race in UK's first ever successful recall
Labour Party's Lisa Forbes won the by-election in the the first ever UK recall. winning by 683 votes over the Brexit Party's Mike Greene. Turnout was down nearly 20%.
The recall took place after former Labour Party MP Fiona Onasanya (Peterborough) was convicted due to claiming someone else was driving her car when she was caught speeding (11 mph over the limit). Onasanya had already been expelled from the Labour Party and spent three months in jail.
Forbes has been accused of endorsing and commenting on anti-Semitic posts and conspiracy theories.
The recall took place after former Labour Party MP Fiona Onasanya (Peterborough) was convicted due to claiming someone else was driving her car when she was caught speeding (11 mph over the limit). Onasanya had already been expelled from the Labour Party and spent three months in jail.
Forbes has been accused of endorsing and commenting on anti-Semitic posts and conspiracy theories.
California: Two Monterey Park Council members facing petitions
Monterey Park Councilmembers Peter Chan and Hans Liang are facing recall efforts over a vote to move to a district election (which will remove to other councilmembers in 2020). Petitioners need 5609 signatures (20% of registereds) in 120 days. Both Chan and Liang are in office to 2022 and were elected at large. A third councilmember, Stephen Lam, will not face a recall because his term is up in 2020.
The two are also facing complaints over their support for development proposals.
The two are also facing complaints over their support for development proposals.
Nebraska: Plattsmouth Mayor facing recall effort over gravestone clean-up issue
Mayor Paul Lambert is facing a recall effort after workers threw out items left on or near gravestones. Petitioners are claiming that there was a lack of communication before the clean-up. Petitioners need 538 signatures in 30 days.
Update: Petitioners claim to have half the signatures, though they need to get it by Friday.
Update: Petitioners claim to have half the signatures, though they need to get it by Friday.
Michigan: One Flint Council member petition approved, three rejected
Petition language has been approved against Monica Galloway while the petitions against Flint Council members Santino Guerra, Kate Fields and Allan Griggs have been rejected on clarity grounds.
Guerra and Fields were facing a petition over a vote to extend a $12 million waste removal contract. Galloway is facing the petition over being absent for a vote to enter into a $5.6 million contract with a construction company.
Fields claims that Mayor Karen Weaver, Councilmember Eric Mays and Community Liaison for Economic Development Aonie Gilcreast are behind the recall effort. Mays has admitted as such.
Guerra and Fields were facing a petition over a vote to extend a $12 million waste removal contract. Galloway is facing the petition over being absent for a vote to enter into a $5.6 million contract with a construction company.
Fields claims that Mayor Karen Weaver, Councilmember Eric Mays and Community Liaison for Economic Development Aonie Gilcreast are behind the recall effort. Mays has admitted as such.
Idaho: Petitioners claim they have signatures for three Middleton School Board members to be on August and November ballot
Petitioners claim to have enough signatures to get a recall on the ballot against Middleton School Board Members Tim Winkle and Alicia McConkie for an August vote. The issue was a vote not to renew the High School principal's contact. The principal has accused school administrators of harassing him. Petitioners need around 700 signatures to get on the ballot. A third member, Kirk Adams, is facing threats, but due to his recent election, is not eligible for a recall until the November election.
California: Recall launched against Three New Haven Unified School District Board Members
School Board Members Sharan Kaur, Jeff Wang and Lance Nishiria are facing recall efforts after teachers in Union City and South Hayward went on strike. The petitioners claims that the issue is that the board is letting the Superintendent "run the show."
Petitioners need 7487 signatures.
Petitioners need 7487 signatures.
Colorado: Petitioners have enough signatures for three Cripple Creek-Victory School District Board Members
A recall against Cripple Creek-Victory School Board President Timothy Braun, Treasurer Dennis Jones and Secretary Tonya Martin has been delayed after being set for a July 16 mail-in ballot. It is unclear why the recall is being delayed, as the election board said it is due to "restrictive timelines" and "circumstances beyond our control."
The recall is over claims of violation of the open record act and possibly a suspension of the superintendent. One of the leader was a former Head Start director who lost to Jones by 30 votes in November 2017.
The recall is over claims of violation of the open record act and possibly a suspension of the superintendent. One of the leader was a former Head Start director who lost to Jones by 30 votes in November 2017.
Wisconsin: Recall set for Merrill Council President and 4 other Aldermen; Election scheduled for July 16
The recall election against Merrill Aldermen, including Council President Rob Norton and Aldermen John VanLieshout, Dave Sukow, Paul Russell and Tim Meehean has been set for July 16. The issue was confusion over a property tax rate increase which was higher than expected (which seems to have been done due to a calculating error).
Sunday, June 2, 2019
UK: Labour Party candidate for Petersborough by-election in recall replacement race has endorsed anti-Semitic posts
In the race to replace former Labour Party MP Fiona Onasanya (Peterborough), the Labour Party candidate Lisa Forbes has endorsed and commented on anti-Semitic posts and conspiracy theories.
California: Two Santa Cruz Councilmembers facing recall effort
Santa Cruz Councilmen Drew Glover and Chris Krohn are facing recall efforts with allegations of a focus on a homeless camp and issues at city meetings, though the article notes a focus on the city's rent control and eviction ballot measures. Petitioners would need about 8000 signatures to get on the ballot.
Colorado: Democrats choose replacement for State Representative who resigned in face of recall effort and sexual misconduct allegations
Mary Young has been selected by Colorado Democrats to replace State Representative Rochelle Galindo (D) who resigned her seat before signatures were handed in,. Galindo was facing accusations of sexual misconduct. However, another point to be noted is that due to the resignation, as per state law, the seat will be filled by a Democrat.
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