California: Gilroy Councilmember recall fails, as random sampling shows a too high failure rate

The petition to recall Gilroy Councilmember Rebeca Armendariz failed. Petitioners handed in 6375 signatures. Petitioners needed 6218 signatures. A random sampling of 500 signatures found only 383 valids, which would have resulted in 4744 valids, less than the 90% needed to do a full count. 

The recall is over two fatal shootings that took place at a party at a house. a party which she apparently helped host for her son. An investigation found that she didn't fully cooperate with investigators.