Washington: State Supreme Court throws out recall effort against three Skagit officials

A recall effort against Skagit County Prosecuting Attorney Richard Weyrich, Auditor Sandra Perkins and Sheriff Donald McDermott has been thrown out by the Washington state Supreme Court for failure to meet the statutorily delineated reasons under the state's malfeasance standard rules. 

Petitioner Cody Hart claims that the three did not post an official bond before starting their term and that the violated election laws in counting votes in a 2019 special election. Hart (who lists himself as MAGA Republican) is running for Congress is running for Congress and has made the ballot for the top two general election.

California: Petitions set to be taken out against Los Angeles City Council member

Petitions are being taken out against Los Angeles City Council member Katy Young Yaroslavsky.

The recall is over homelessness issues and claims that Yaroslavsky supports policies that endanger safety and businesses, specifically her votes against an anti-camping zone ordinance and a vote for a interim housing project. 

Colorado: Norwood Mayor recall makes the ballot

The recall against Norwood Mayor Candy Meehan has made the ballot and will be scheduled at the 9/11 city council meeting. Petitioners needed 11 signatures and handed in 30. 

It sounds like the firing of the Town Clerk and the resignation of the Town Manager and Deputy Town Clerk are the cause. The mayor was also accused of inappropriately using funds.

California: Another recall effort against California Governor fails

Petitioners did not submit any signatures in another recall effort against California Governor Gavin Newsom (D). 

Michigan: Fourth recall attempt against Flint Council President fails

The fourth recall attempt against Flint Council President Ladel Lewi has failed, with petitioners apparently not handing in signatures. Petitioners needed 751 signatures.

The recall is part of a battle on Flint with recall efforts continually being launched, with focus on a community grant program, approval of Brownfield Plans and how revenue is allocated. 

The recall of recall of Flint Councilmember Quincy Murphy will be on the November 5th General Election ballot.

Language was approved against Councilmember Dennis Pfeiffer, making him the third Flint Councilmember to have active petitions outstanding. There are also attempts many other officials in Flint. The claim against Pfeiffer is "conduct unbecoming a councilmember."

A recall against Flint Councilmember Eva Worthing got on the ballot, but she did not run in the May 7th vote.  

Worthing called out four other councilmembers, led by Eric Mays, against whom there were recall efforts. The four were Pfeiffer, Eric Mays, Jerri Winfrey-Carter and Tonya Burns.

The anti-Mays forces claim that Mays and another councilmember called a meeting that they others did not attend over the question of applying for a community grant program funding. Mays has also been charged with disorderly conduct for conduct at the council meetings that has apparently gone viral.

Recalls were also filed against councilmember Judy Priestley (with two filed against Priestly). Former Council President Allie Herkenroder already announced that she was resigning her seat last year. 

Arizona: Cottonwood City Council recall scheduled for Election Day

The recall against Cottonwood City Councilmember Lisa DuVernay is scheduled for Election Day, November 5. DuVernay is accused of showing what it calls a pornographic video at a council meeting in August. It appears the video was of a drag show. DuVernay, a conservative member of the council, was pushing for a ban on drag shows where minors are present.

Former Cottonwood Interim Police Chief Chris Dowell has filed to run in the replacement race.

The Council managed to delay the recall by failing to get a quorum. The recall was moved from the July primary. Petitioners needed 361 signatures. 

A second recall against Councilmember Derek Paosaari over accusations of sexual harassment failed to submit signatures. 

Maine: Madison Road Commissioner ousted in recall vote

Madison Road Commissioner Michael Gordon was ousted in a September 5 recall vote, 267-48 . Petitioners claim a lack of leadership, with a note on not plowing some roads quickly enough.

Former Commissioner Jeffrey Wright won the replacement race 183-97 over Leon Dorr II. 

Gordon was appointed to the job in 2023, and was elected a month later.

 Petitioners needed 195 signatures to get to the ballot. 

Michigan: Petitions taken out against Marshall Township Trustee

Petitions have been taking out against Marshall Township Trustee Robert Lyng (though they need a clarity/factualness hearing). Lyng faced a recall effort in 2023 over his support for a development project.

Texas: Austin's Ballot Propositions thrown out by Judge, including one increasing recall signature requirements

A judge has rejected Austin's 13 ballot propositions put forth by the mayor and city council, ruling that the addition of the propositions to the ballot violated the Open Meeting Act. Prop. H that would have raised the signature requirements for a recall from 10 percent of registered voters to 15%. 

Arizona: Mammoth Councilmember survives recall vote

Mammoth Councilmember Alvaro Barcelo survived a recall vote 121-98 (for Alice Soto-Martinez). Don't yet see what the recall was about.

Barcelo faced a recall effort when he was Mayor in 2014, though it did not seem to get to a vote.

Maine: Madison Road Commissioner facing September 5 vote

Madison Road Commissioner Michael Gordon is facing a recall vote on September 5. Petitioners claim a lack of leadership, with a note on not plowing some roads quickly enough.

Petitioners needed 195 signatures to get to the ballot. 

Leon Dorr II and Jeffrey Wright are running in the replacement race. Wright was previously the commissioner.

Nebraska: Recalled Plattsmouth School Board member appointed to state Library Commission

Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen has appointed former Plattsmouth School Board Member Terri Cunningham-Swanson to the Nebraska Library Commission eight months after she was ousted in a recall vote, 1649-1000. The recall was over her support for a book ban policy. The school board has since overturned the removal of 51 of 52 books.  

Wisconsin: Bohners Lake Sanitary District Commissioners facing September 17 vote

Two Bohners Lake Sanitary District Commissioners (in Burlington), Carrie Oldenburg and Jessica Wiskes, are facing a September 17 recall vote over complaints about water-quality issues and the sewer system maintenance. There is also a complaint about ending an advisory group. A third commissioner was elected four months ago.

Amber Della Bianca and Brenda Szumski are running against the two.

Petitioners handed in about 300 signatures and needed 182.

Colorado: Garfield School Board Member ousted

Garfield RE-2 School Board Member Tony May appears to have lost the recall vote, 2781-2042. Scott Bolitho won the replacement race (unopposed).

May has pushed for the adoption of the American Birthright Standards instead of the state standards. There are also complaints about behavior.

May had previously stepped down as board president, but presumably retained his seat.

Wisconsin: Petitioners spent at least $1.3M for Assembly Speaker recall effort

The failed recall against Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos spent $1.3 million through June 30. The major funder was an Arkansas philanthropist. Presumably, this amount went up thanks to the lawsuits filed to get the recall back on the ballot.

Most of the money went to "solicitation expenses" presumably, signature collection.

Wisconsin: Fifield Supervisor ousted in recall election vote

Fifield Town Board Supervisor Ann Sloane was ousted in a recall vote, losing to John Schroeder 189-81. This was a re-run, as Schroeder lost to Sloane in the 2023 election.

The recall is over creating "tension on the board" though Sloane said it is part of an attack against the Pike Lake Fire Department (where she is a first responder. Her husband was apparently suspended for six months due to a "verbal altercation"). There was a first recall attempt over permit violations on the lake after some changes to buoy regulations.

Washington: Petitions taken out against Spokane County Commissioner

Petitions have been taken out against Spokane County Commissioner Al French (R) over claims of a coverup about PFAS (so-called "forever chemicals") contamination of the drinking water. French is currently running for his fifth term, so it the recall would actually have to be between the General Election and the next term in January or wait till the next term starts.

Washington is a malfeasance standard/judicial recall state, so a judge will have to sign off on the effort as meeting the statutorily delineated reasons before it can move forward. Petitioners would need 11,535 signatures. 

Wisconsin: State Supreme Court rejects Assembly Speaker recall effort to bypass appellate court

The Wisconsin State Supreme Court has rejected an attempt to bypass the Appellate Court in order to get the recall of Assembly Speaker Robin Vos on the ballot. So the suit against the recall, which is really running out of time as Vos is on the ballot in November, must be heard by the lower court. Previously, a trial court rejected the recall effort. 

Oregon: Lawsuit challenges appointment of recalled King City Councilmembers, who was appointed to different seat

Interesting lawsuit challenging the appointment of Smart Ocholi, one of the councilmembers who was ousted in the King City recall. Ocholi was ousted in the February 13th recall, but was appointed to replace a different councilmember in a separate seat (who was also removed on the same day) which may be a violation of Oregon law (as officials who lose a recall are not eligible to be selected as a replacement. One of the recall supporters, who was passed over for the position, was suing. 

In the recall, Mayor Jaimie Fender and Councilors Ocholi, Kate Mohr and Laurie Petrie all lost. There was no longer a quorum for the body.

The recall was over their vote for a Master Plan and Transportation System Plan, most notably a development plan for Kingston Terrace. One councilor who voted against the Transportation Plan is not facing a recall effort. 

Washington: Recall against all seven Eastsound Water Users Board members going to the ballot

A recall effort has been approved against Eastsound Water Users Association Board, as all EWUA Board members, with a 403 split in the board. Teri Nigretto, Jim Nelson, Michael Cleveland and Leith Templin seem to be the "dominant" faction and Carol Ann Anderson, Ron Claus and Jim Cook are the minority.  Not sure what this is about, though there are 1300 members who can vote.

Texas: Lawsuit filed to stop Proposition from raising Austin signature requirement

A lawsuit has been filed to stop Austin's mayor and city council from putting forward 13 ballot propositions, including one (Prop. H) that would raise the signature requirements for a recall from 10 percent of registered voters to 15%. 

California: San Francisco School Board President, named after 2022 recall, resigns

San Francisco School Board President Lainie Motamedi, who was named to replaced one of the officials ousted in the 2022 recall, abruptly resigned the office.

Arkansas: Wynne Mayor recall election makes Election Day ballot

The recall against Wynne Mayor Jennifer Hobbs has made the November 5 Election Day ballot. The issue seems to be complaints about the recovery plan following a tornado. There is also a complaint about a rebuilding a historic park building. 

Petitioners handed in 1207 signatures and 1174 were valid. 1092 were required. 

California: Sunol Glen School Board member ousted in July, is running for other seat

Former Sunol Glen School Board member Ryan Jergensen, who lost a recall vote on July 2, is running for the seat formerly held by Linda Hurley who also lost a recall vote on the same day. 

The recall was after the board voted to limit the school to only flying US or California state flags. The school flew a pride flag during Pride Month.

California: Elections campaigns in Oakland Mayor and Alameda District Attorney recall heats up

 Here -- first real sign of a push by the elected officials against the recall effort.

Missouri: Recall effort started against Arnold Mayor, Treasurer and 8 councilmembers

Petitions are being circulated Arnold Mayor Ron Counts, Treasurer Dan Kroupa and eight city councilmembers, EJ Fleischmann, Jason Fulbright, Brian McArthur, Bill Moritz, Mark Hood, Rodney Mullins, Butch Cooley and Gary Plunk.

The recall effort is over a proposed road project connecting shopping districts. The road project has been dropped.

Petitioners need 25% of registered voters in 60 days to get on the ballot. This is 4200 for Counts and Kroupa and between 903-1109 for the councilmembers.

Arizona: Recall efforts against Tucson Mayor and City Councilmembers fail

A recall effort against Tucson Mayor Bob Walkup and City Councilmembers Regina Romero and Karin Uhlich has failed. It's not clear if petitions were taken out. 

Wisconsin: Richmond Treasurer kicked out in recall vote

Richmond Treasurer Ann Seaver has been kicked out in a recall, losing to Emmily Taylor 232-177. Seaver was in office for 31 years. The recall was over alleged misfiling of some taxes using a new system, leading to small penalties from the state and failure to attend meetings and leaving outside the town (which Seaver claims was due to physical rehab).

Petitioners handed in 305 signatures and needed 249. They got 303. 

The board in June unanimously approved proceeding 

Kansas: Ninth recall against Prairie Village Mayor fails

A ninth attempt to recall Prairie Village Mayor Eric Mikkelson has failed.

Previous recall attempts were rejected by the Johnson County District Attorney Steve Howe due to not meeting the malfeasance standard requirement.  This petition did succeed in meeting that threshold because Mikkelson was accused of using city funds to target individuals who tried to remove him in the past. The petitions focus on some attempt to surmount the malfeasance question, but the issues seem to be a debate about housing plans. 

Oklahoma: Libertarian Party Chair calls for Recall law

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Wisconsin: Last Milwaukee School Board member recall fails

The last recall against a Milwaukee Public School Board members, Missy Zombor, failed. Previously, the recalls against three of four Marva Herndon, Jilly Gokalgandhi and Erika Siemsen have failed. The Election Commission site suggests that petitioners only managed to get a small number of valids

The recall effort started following the news that the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction withheld $16 million in funding because the district was months behind in reporting. This led to the resignation of the superintendent and the firing of the comptroller. Petitioners need 5137 signatures for Herndon, 6809 for Siemsen, 7759 for Gokalgandhi, and 44,177 for Zombor (Zombor is an at-large member, rather than a specific district.

The board called for a $252 million referendum that was recently approved before revealing the financial issues.

Oregon: Recall Elections against three John Day Councilmembers scheduled for September 17

The recall effort against John Day Councilmember Councilmember Sherrie Rininger, Eric Bush and Ron Phillips has made the September 17 ballot. Petitioners handed in at least 126 signatures. 

The recall is over a kitchen sink of complaints such as "claims of mismanagement, poor decision-making and planning, violations of state law, and unprofessional and unethical conduct."

The recall was filed by John Day Public Works Director. 

In January, John Day Mayor Heather Rookstool lost a recall election, 252-224 over a host of complaints about management and city employees led the charge there as well.

Taiwan: Keelung City Mayor recall makes the ballot; scheduled for October 13

Keelung City Mayor Hsieh Kuo-liang (KMT) recall has made the ballot, with the vote scheduled for October 13. Kuo-liang is facing criticism over a scandal involving a commercial property at the harbor, and claims that he did this to benefit the family of his ex-girlfriend. 

The KMT is looking to change the law, which currently has a "absentee veto" requirement (25% must turnout for the recall to count). They would add a "queen of the hill" provision, which requires the pro-recall vote to top the amount of signatures received in the official's original election.

Arkansas: Fairfield Bay Mayor recall makes the ballot; scheduled for Election Day

Fairfield Bay Mayor Jackie Sikes recall has made the General Election ballot in November. The petition claims that Sikes blocked an economic development project and called a decision by Dollar General to move outside the city as smart business decision. The city council has called for her resignation.

Wisconsin: Signatures fail against three of four Milwaukee Public School Board members

The recalls against three of four Milwaukee Public School Board members, Marva Herndon, Jilly Gokalgandhi and Erika Siemsen have failed and signatures are still being counted against Missy Zombor. The Election Commission site suggests that petitioners only managed to get a small number of valids

 following the news that the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction withheld $16 million in funding because the district was months behind in reporting. This led to the resignation of the superintendent and the firing of the comptroller. Petitioners need 5137 signatures for Herndon, 6809 for Siemsen, 7759 for Gokalgandhi, and 44,177 for Zombor (Zombor is an at-large member, rather than a specific district.

The board called for a $252 million referendum that was recently approved before revealing the financial issues.

Louisiana: St. Martinville Councilmember facing petitions

Petitions have been taken out against St. Martinville Councilmember Janise Anthony, though the reasons stated are open-ended, so hopefully we'll find out more. 

New Jersey: Sussex County Commissioner recall fails

Petitioners, including the County Republican Party, have dropped the recall effort against Sussex County Commissioner Bill Hayden (R). Hayden is accused of claiming that he was a Navy Seal. Petitioners needed 27,258 signatures to get to the ballot.

Texas: Pilot Point kills recall effort by refusing to schedule and sues, and then settles, with lead petitioner

Pretty crazy result in the Pilot Point City Council recall effort. The City Council has succeed in killing a recall after suing (and settling with) the lead petitioner.

The council refused to schedule the election against Council member Elizabeth Jones, with the vote 5-1-1 against. The recall appears to be over Jones' hosting the city's Christmas party and receiving $900 (it seems to have cost at least $1200). The claim is that this is a favor for the city that she should not have done (a free party appears to be considered a bribe).

The council is claiming that the petition has questionable dating of the signatures and other issues with the petitions.

The Council then sued lead petitioner Kelley Burgess (though members of the council claim they did not realize that a lawsuit would result) for legal costs in getting an injunction against scheduling the recall. Eventually they dropped the case against her and paid $14,000 in legal fees. But Burgess has dropped the effort. 

Texas has had this issue of councils' refusing to schedule recalls numerous times in the past. 

Kelley Burges

Washington: Mabton Mayoral petitions approved by judge

A judge has approved a petition against Mabton Mayor Rachel Ruelas, though the first effort has been turned away. The recall effort comes after the former city clerk was accused of allowing her boyfriend to abscond with $22K in checks and cash from the city. There also has been no access to two council agendas or eight recording of meetings. Council members have not seen the budget and there has been trouble with live-streaming meetings. 

Petitioners would need 59 signatures in 90 days. 

Texas: Missing affidavits throws Bastrop Mayoral recall into confusion

The City Clerk is claiming that the signed petitions against Bastrop Mayor Lyle Nelson are missing documents that makes the office unable to decide whether the recall should get on the ballot.

Nelson sued alleging that the recall has taken too long to make the November ballot and that petitions are missing a signature. Petitioners handed in over 1600 valid signatures, but did not have affidavits with each page. The petitioners have a cure period for this -- but the process is supposed to have a hearing and should be over 90 days before the election.

The recall effort is over claims that Nelson interfered with an investigation into a former Visit Bastrop CEO, who was also allegedly having an affair with. 

Update: Here's a discussion with City Councilmember Kevin Plunkett, a supporter of the recall, explaining the confusion.

Oregon: Seaside City Councilor recall kicked out

Seaside City Councilor Steve Dillard appears to have lost the recall vote, as he is down 1326-484 (no word on when they have official results.  The special election recall was over his proposal for age restrictions on library books. 

Petitioners needed112 signatures. 

Michigan: Buchanan Mayor resigns before recall vote

Buchanan Mayor Sean Denison has resigned before the Election Day recall will be held.

The recall was over the indefinite suspension of the City Manager (Denison notes he was following the advice of counsel). This is the fourth City manager since 2020. Petitioners handed in 532 signatures and had 396 validated. They needed 380.

Election Commission previously rejected the language of tan earlier petition against Buchanan Mayor Sean Denison, due to the petition misspelling the word "Buchanan."

Colorado: Loveland City Council recall makes the ballot

The recall effort against Loveland City Council member Troy Krenning has made the ballot. The recall appears to be over votes to remove the City Manager and City Attorney, as well as a recission, that Krenning claims avoided litigation.

Petitioners needed 1615 signatures to get on the ballot.

Krenning served on the council from 2013-2017 with one of the recall leaders, former Councilmember Dave Clark. 

Petitions taken out against Navajo Nation President

Petitions have been taken out against Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren. The recall faces a kitchen sink of complaints, including misusing funds, a revolving door and inaction on workplace harassment and the Missing and Murdered Indigenous People initiative. 

Petitioners need about 34,000 signatures. The former Executive Director of the Division of Human Resources, who was fired in June, is leading the effort. 

Washington, DC: Recall effort against Councilmember fails, petitioners ask court to put vote on the ballot

The recall against Washington, DC  Councilmember Charles Allen has failed, with claiming that they got 5500 signatures, but needing 6427. Petitioners are asking for the Board of Elections to put the recall on the ballot despite this, due to the board's alleged failure to provide a mobile app that helps signature gatherers. It seems highly unlikely that this would succeed. 

The recall efforts against the other Councilmember Brianne Nadeau, also seems to be in trouble. 

Both recalls are over rising crime issues, including Allen's push for criminal justice reform issues that were blocked by Congress and the Biden Administration last year. 

There are also debates over the cost of the recall, with some saying there will be a $2.6 million cost, while the pro-recall people are suggesting it would cost $300-$400,000. 

There is also discussion about fundraising, with Allen's team raising $125K and Nadeau raising $70K.

Illinois: Sangamon County Board member calls for recall law

Sangamon County Board Member Sam Cahnman is pushing to add a recall law for the County. Apparently, a battle over the Sangamon County Sheriff was the the impetus for the idea. 

Colorado: Manitou Springs Mayor facing recall effort

Manitou Springs Mayor John Graham is facing a recall effort over a land donation and development proposal. Petitioners need 485 signatures to get on the ballot.

Washington, DC: Recall effort against two Councilmembers looks like they won't get signatures

The recall efforts against two Washington, D.C. Councilmembers appear to be heading for failure, as petitioners suggest that they don't have the numbers.

Petitioners previously claimed that they have 4500 signatures for the recall effort against Councilmember Charles Allen. They are looking for 10K.  There is also complaints about a tip line for the recall of Councilmember Brianne Nadeau.

Both recalls are over rising crime issues, including Allen's push for criminal justice reform issues that were blocked by Congress and the Biden Administration last year. 

There are also debates over the cost of the recall, with some saying there will be a $2.6 million cost, while the pro-recall people are suggesting it would cost $300-$400,000. 

There is also discussion about fundraising, with Allen's team raising $125K and Nadeau raising $70K.

Colorado: Signatures handed in against Norwood Mayor

Signatures have been filed against Norwood Mayor Candy Meehan. Petitioners needed 11 signatures and handed in 30. 

It sounds like the firing of the Town Clerk and the resignation of the Town Manager and Deputy Town Clerk are the cause. The mayor was also accused of inappropriately using funds.

California: Los Banos Councilmembers recall makes the ballot; scheduled for Election Day

The recalls of Los Banos Councilmembers Brett Jones and Douglas Begonia have made the ballot, and will be held on November 5, Election Day. 2006 signatures were handed in for Begonia (1706 were verified and 1404 were approved). 2252 were handed in for Jones, and 1650 were approved.

Petitions claim that the recall is over a decision to rehire a fired city manager, raise the base pay and settle a $1.8 million lawsuit filed by the manager. There's also questions of the departure of staffers. Jones and Begonia blame a developer for leading the effort. 

Texas: Petitions taken out against El Paso Representative

Petitions have been taken out against El Paso Representative Chris Canales over an affordable housing development.

Texas: Signatures turned in against Bastrop Mayor

Signatures have been turned in against Bastrop Mayor Lyle Nelson, though he is suing with a claim that the recall has taken too long to make the November ballot and that petitions are missing a signature. 

Nelson faced a recall effort over claims that he interfered with an investigation into a former Visit Bastrop CEO, who was also allegedly having an affair with. 

Arkansas: Signatures handed in against Wynne Mayor

Petitioners have handed in 1207 signatures against Wynne Mayor Jennifer Hobbs. The issue seems to be complaints about the recovery plan following a tornado. There is also a complaint about a rebuilding a historic park building. No word on how many signatures are needed. The recall would be held on Election Day, November 5.

Oregon: Four Gervais officials ousted in recall; debate on replacement and city business

Gervais Mayor Andrea Gilland (272-169) and City Councilors John Harvey (279-166), Michael Gregory (271-171) and Rob Ladd (280-164), were ousted in the recall, leading to a stand-off between the remaining two councilmembers on appointing replacements.  The two remaining councilors (Baltazr "Junior" Gonzalez and Joel Ramon) canceled the latest meeting. The City Attorney has ruled that the City Administrator should run the meeting. If this is not upheld and a city council is not appointed, no ordinances will be approved till next year.  

The recall is over the firing of the police chief. Previously, the city manager, pro-tem manager, recorder and legal counsel all left.

In 2023, two Gervais Councilors were ousted. 

Michigan: Signatures handed in against Porter Township board members

Signatures have been handled in against members of the Porter Township board (though I don't see which members yet). The issue appears to be a vote in favor of a new sewer system. Petitioners handed in 461 signatures and need 280.

Nevada: Petitions filed against Eureka County Sheriff

Petitions have been filed against Eureka County Sheriff Jesse Watts over claims that the D.A. hired a private investigator to look into allegations that Watts claimed a Eureka resident was a rapist.

Petitioners need 174 signatures in 90 days. All signatures will have to be filed regardless of whether they hit the limit. 

California: Recall threatened against Wasco Mayor

A recall effort is being taken out against Wasco Mayor Alex Garcia over "questionable conduct," with the Kern County Democratic Party calling for his resignation. 

Michigan: Petitions taken out against Iron River City Council members

Petitions have been taking out against two Iron River City Council members, Benjamin Garcia and Anthony Clements, over their vote to move city hall. The Councilmembers say that the move saved money. Petitioners need 227 signatures for each.

Oregon: Cottage Grove Councilors trailing in recall vote

The early returns are showing that Cottage Grove City Councilors Mike Fleck, Chalice Savage and Alex Dreher are losing their recall votes, with 60% in favor of their ouster. 

The recall appears to be about the homeless policy. There was a failed recall attempt against Fleck, Savage and John Stinett in 2023, where petitioners handed in 662 signatures and needed 654. Only 463 signatures were validated. That recall was over the city's homeless policy and a lack of responsiveness. 

Wisconsin: Questions on funding for Milwaukee School Board recall

Here's a look at the groups, mainly anonymous, that are alleged to be funding the Milwaukee School Board recall efforts.

Washington: Eastsound Water Users Association Board members facing petitions

Petitions have been taken out against Eastsound Water Users Association Board Members Jim Nelson, Teri Nigretto, Mike Cleveland and Leith Templin. Petitioners need signatures by August 26. The election would be held on September 30,

The issue seems to be complaints about mismanagement of money.

Texas: Signatures handed in against one Killeen Councilmember; Second effort fails

Petitioners have handed in over 270 signatures for the recall of Killeen Councilmember Jessica Gonzalez. They need 246 (50% of registereds).

It sounds like the recall effort against Councilmember Michael Boyd will fail. 

The recall seems to be part of an ongoing fight, thought the petitioner mentions (among many other things) a meeting with developers for which a disclosure form was not filed as well as violations of the First and Second Amendment. The petition itself seems to be a vague kitchen sink, with claims of failing to "listen to the citizens"; Violations of the "code of conduct" and "failure to meet primary standards and "abusing tax dollars."

California: Oakland Mayoral Recall -- judge recuses self on public hearing

More developments in the Oakland Mayor Shen Thao effort, as a judge has recused herself from a suit by the Oakland Public Ethics Commission looking into the finances of the pro-recall forces. 

Georgia: Recall effort targets College Park Council member

Petitions are being taken out against College Park Councilmember Jamelle McKenzie. The complaint seems to be about toxic work environments, contacting voters who were scheduled to speak at council meetings in an alleged attempt to intimidate and posting about the firing of an employee before they were notified. 

Petitioners are looking for 900 signatures in 30 days, though it's unclear how many are needed. Georgia is a malfeasance standard/judicial recall state, so it's not clear if this meets the bar for a recall.

Wisconsin: Fifield Supervisor makes the ballot; Recall scheduled for August 27

The recall of Fifield Town Board Supervisor Ann Sloane has made the ballot and is scheduled for August 27. If there's a primary, that would be held on August 20th, with the election on September 24.

The recall is over creating "tension on the board" though Sloane said it is part of an attack against the Pike Lake Fire Department (where she is a first responder). There was a first recall attempt over permit violations on the lake after some changes to buoy regulations.

Petitioners got more than 200 signatures in a first attempt. The second got 197 and needed 139. 

Georgia: Judge rejects Athens Mayor attempt to throw out recall effort

A judge has rejected Athens Mayor Kelly Girtz lawsuit to stop the the recall effort against Girtz and presumably those against Clarke County Sheriff John Q. Williams and Western Judicial Circuit District Attorney Deborah Gonzalez. The rejection was over Girtz's failure to file the petition before the deadline. However, petitioners would have to restart the signature gathering. 

Georgia is a Malfeasance Standard/Judicial Recall state, so it is not clear that they have the for cause requirement handled.

The recall moved past the initial stage, with petitioners needing 100 signatures minimum (They handed in 159 for Gonzalez, 126 for Williams and 118 for Girtz).

Petitioners have 45 days to collect 30% of registered voters in the last election for the office -- which will be over 5000 for each (each one has a different last election -- the DA was elected in a special election on December 1, 2020). Because this is registered voters, not turnout, having lower turnout in a special or municipal election wouldn't matter.

There are also threats of recall efforts against 10 district commissioners, though each must be launched from a petitioner in their own district. The first one, against Commissioner Melissa Link, failed as the lead petitioner does not live in that district.

The recall is over the high-profile murder of a nursing student by an undocumented Venezuelan immigrant that has grabbed national attention. In 2019, the county issued a statement on welcoming people from all lands and backgrounds as well as denouncing white nationalists and xenophobes. The lead petitioner is apparently well known after being charged in 2016 after he allegedly "became irate when his wife put too much cheese on his grilled cheese sandwich."The lawsuit over the recall effort against Athe

California: Contra Costa District Attorney facing recall effort

Contra Costa District Attorney Diana Becton is facing a recall effort, with a campaign committee being formed, though no petitions have been taken out. The article suggests that about 75,000 signatures would be needed, though looking at the registration in the county, it may be closer to 70,700 (at the moment).

Becton appears to be part of the progressive prosecutor movement, and is facing similar complaints to DAs in San Francisco, Los Angeles and Alameda about a failure to prosecute different cases. Becton has also been accused of demoting her last two opponent after her election and there was apparently a $2.2 million discrimination settlement against the DA's office (which her opponent was part of -- the alleged discrimination was against women). 

California: Two Millbrae Councilmembers losing recall election vote

Both Millbrae Councilmembers, Angelina Cahalan (586-245) and Maurice Goodman (1083-294), are trailing badly in the first announced result of the recall effort. 

The recall is over a San Mateo County plan to convert an Inn to a homeless shelter. Both are in their first terms.

Texas: Austin to vote on charter raising recall signature threshold

Austin's voting on a charter change for the city council, with a proposal to raise the signature threshold for recalls from 10% to 15% of registered voters.

California: One Grover Beach Councilmember recall makes the ballot

The recall of Grover Beach Councilmember Daniel Rushing has made the ballot. Petitioners handed in 521 valid signatures and needed 504. They seem to have handed in 661 signatures, but collected 709. Hopefully, we'll find out about this discrepancy. 

The issue seems to be a water rate increase to help a proposed recycled water project. 

The recall followed a legal battle where others were targeted. Here's details about the lawsuit filed against the Grover Beach city clerk claiming that they illegally rejected petitions in the recall effort against Grover Beach Mayor Karen Bright and Councilmembers Rushing and Zachary Zimmerman. Petitioners handed four times the required number of signatures to get the petitions. They need about 2000 signatures for Bright and Zimmerman and 500 for Rushing.

The petitioners are claiming that the clerk required that the petitions remove a number of statements before they could be approved and "slow-walked" the process. The court seems to have ruled for the petitioners, but it's not clear where this is going (outside of the Rushing recall).

Oregon: Three Morrow County Commissioners survives recall vote

Three Morrow County Commissioners survived a special election today, with the preliminary results showing Commissioners David Sykes (657-1504), Jeff Wenholz (737-1465) and Roy Drago Jr., (688-1508) victorious.  Here's my comments on the recall in an Oregon Public Broadcasting interview.

The recall was over a seeming kitchen sink grouping of issues, including changes to the ambulance service plan, transparency, water issues, and hiring more administrators. 

In 2022, two Morrow Commissioners were ousted in a recall. Drago was appointed to replace one of them (and Wenholz defeated the other in a general election).

Petitioners handed in 725, 748 and 726 signatures and needs 613 valids for each (15% of gubernatorial turnout).

Drago ran in a May 21 primary, though he seems to have come in second (649-638-501-391)

Turnout was 30.84%

California: Montebello Councilmember recall makes the ballot

The recall of Montebello Councilmember Angie Jimenez  has made the ballot. The recall effort cites Jimenez's absences from meetings, her vote in favor of a waste transfer station and opposition to the Traffic and Safety Commission reinstatement. Jimenez blames land developers. 

Petitioners handed in 2023 valid signatures and needed 1388. The recall will be on the November 5 general election ballot.

Update: This article discusses out of town funding of the recall.

California: Two Sunol Glen School Board members ousted in recall vote

The recall of both Sunol Glen School Board Trustees have been certified, with Ryan Jergensen losing 277-255 and Linda Hurley down 274-258. There's still a good bit of time for votes to be counted. 

The recall is after the board voted to limit the school to only flying US or California state flags. The school flew a pride flag during Pride Month. 

Petitioners handed in 307 signatures for Jergensen and got 300 valids; 306 handed in for Hurley, with 301 valids. They needed 246 signatures to get on the ballot.

Michigan: Last of the eight House member recalls failed to submit signatures

An update on the recall efforts against eight different Michigan House members -- all of the recalls failed, with no signatures handed in. The most recent failures were those against against House members Betsy Coffia and Noah Arbit, Sharon MacDonell and Republican Representative Cam Cavitt have been approved. 

Cavitt's recall language was over his vote in favor of electing Representative Joe Tate as speaker. 

Previously, revised petitions were submitted against four Democratic Michigan House members, Jennifer Conlin and Reggie Miller.

Petition language was previously rejected in seven of eight filings, as well as Sharon MacDonell (D) and Jamie Churches (D) and Republican Donni Steele (R). 

The six Democrats were targeted over votes in favor of red flag laws to remove guns from people who are considered extreme risks (Coffia and MacDonell) and hate crimes legislation (Conlin, Miller and Churches). The petitions did not spell this out, which resulted in their rejection. Steele (R) is also facing a recall effort over her vote in favor of a bill requiring safe storage of guns when not in use.

While the petition language is over these bills and votes, most believe the recall is due to the fact that the Democrats have a narrow 56-54 majority in the House, leading petitioners to think they can gain control of the chamber with recalls. 

Recalls to flip a chamber are not unusual and have actually worked, though the longer term implications are frequently poor. Recalls in Washington in 1981, Michigan in 1983, California in 1995, Wisconsin in 1996, Wisconsin in 2011, 2012, Colorado in 2013 and attempts in Colorado and Nevada in 2019 all had this goal. In Michigan, California and Wisconsin (1996), recalls actually resulted in change of control, though only the Michigan one stuck (Democrats have been out of power in the Michigan Senate for nearly 40 years, ending this last election.

Michigan has also had four state legislative elections, in 1983, 2008 and 2011. Three of the four led to removal.

Massachusetts: New Bedford Mayor makes further push for recall law

An update on the push by New Bedford Mayor John Mitchell for a recall law for city council members. The proposal needs the approval from the City Council and then needs the state to sign off on the home rule petition. The council is complaining that they should have a four year term (they have two-year terms) for a recall to be adopted.

Under the proposal, petitioners would need signatures from 15% of registereds in 45 days (at large officials need 600 signatures). The recall proposal also has a turnout veto -- 15% of registereds must vote for it to count.

The city looked into such a law in 2017.

California: San Francisco School Board recall leader, who later lost appointed seat, running in new election

Ann Hsu, who helped lead the 2022 recall of three San Francisco School Board members, was appointed to replace one of the defeated incumbents and then lost the seat in November, is now running to get back on the school board.  

Colorado: Three Falcon Highlands Metropolitan District board members ousted in recall vote

Three Falcon Highlands Metropolitan District Board Members appear to have lost their recall elections, with Erin Ganaway (277-14), Leo Schuhmacher (276-17) and Tom Dickey (280-11), though ballots are still coming in (the election was July 16).

The issue was groundwater flooding and claims of conflict of interest with developers. 

Ainsley Sinclaire replaces Ganaway, Bob Aamodt is leading for the Shuhmacher's seat and Curtis Fletcher seems to have won Dickey's replacement race.

Turnout was 35%, which the election official noted was "impressive," comparing it favorably to the 28.5% for the recent congressional primary. 

Michigan: Petitions filed against three Mott Community College Trustees

Petitions have been filed against Mott Community College Board of Trustees Janet Couch, John Daly III and Secretary Wendy Wolcott.  The recall is over the approval of a contract for an interim president. The vote was 5-2, though the other two members are not eligible for a recall. 

No word on how many signatures are needed, but it would be in the tens of thousands. 

Washington: Four Port Angeles City Council members facing petitions

Petitions have been taken out against Port Angeles City Council members Kate Dexter, Navarra Carr, Lindsey Schromen-Wawrin and LaTrisha Suggs. The petition claims that they are illegible to serve "because they are members of the International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives and have not posted an international bond."

A Judge will decide whether the petitions meet Washington State's Malfeasance Standard/Judicial Recall. 

Louisiana: Petitions taken out against five East Baton Rouge School Board Members

Petitions have been taken out against East Baton Rouge Parish School Board members Mark Bellue, Nathan Rust, Michael Gaudet, Emily Soule and Patrick Martin.

The issue seems to be a failure to choose a new Superintendent. 

Petitioners need 7514 signatures for Bellue, 7010 for Rust, 6689 for Gaudet, 7609 for Soule and 7501 for Martin.

Ballotpedia Mid-Year Recall Report shows more recalls than any mid-point since at least 2014

Ballotpedia's mid-year recall report is showing that more officials were removed by recalls in any years that they've been tracking since 2014 (My biggest recall year was 2012, so makes sense). 38 have been removed, which is more than the 29 in 2016. There have been 266 efforts in 164 jurisdictions, higher than the 265 in 2016.

Alaska: Juneau School Board recall makes the ballot -- scheduled for October 1

The recall of Juneau Board of Education President Deedie Sorensen and VP Emil Mackey has made the ballot. The recall will be on the October 1 municipal election ballot.

The recall is over a $7.9 million budget deficient, caused by what petitioners claim are accounting errors, though a district consolidation plan seems to be the big issue. Petitioners tried to include the consolidation plan in the petition, but was rejected because of the state's malfeasance standard (though even that may be easily surmounted due to recent court cases).  They are the only two board members eligible for a recall vote (the others either have an immediate election or were recently elected).

Petitioners handed in 2408 for Mackey and 2396 for Sorensen. They need 2359 signatures to get on the ballot.  Unfortunately, the document does not provide a breakdown of the verified/rejected rate. The recall could cost $105,000.

Update: Here's an article opposing the recall effort and noting that school consolidation is a nationwide phenomenon.

Wisconsin: Judge tosses out complaint against Election Commission ruling in failed Assembly Speaker recall effort

The lawsuit seeking to overturn the rejection of 188 signatures in the recall effort against Assembly Speaker Robin Vos was tossed out by a district court judge. The judge did not rule on the Election Commissions reason for the tossing out of signatures (whether the signature collection deadline for submitting petitions was extended because of Memorial Day), but instead ruled that the signatures were collected in the wrong district (the old district, not the new one).

Due to questions about what district to use because of gerrymandering, the he petitioners needed 6850 under the old district, and they got 6866. In the new district, they needed 7195. The Wisconsin Supreme Court refused to rule on which district counted.

Here's a full discussion of this recall. 

Nebraska: Crawford Mayor ousted in recall vote

Crawford Mayor Tom Phillips was ousted in a recall, 182-109. Petitioners claimed that he does not live in Crawford and that he has a conflict of interest, as his wife is a book-keeper for a city-owned golf course. The Council President replaces him.

The recall effort was the second against Phillips. The first attempt was restarted because the County Clerk gave the wrong number of signatures needed.

The clerk thought it was 35% of the total that Phillips received in his election, though it is 35% of the absolute total of votes cast for the office. The new number is 137, and it was previously thought to be 75.

Crawford has a mayoral recall in 2021 against Connie Shell (who lost to Phillips), which the official survived. The signatures were incorrect at that time as well. 

Colorado: Petitions taken out against Archuleta County Commissioner

Archuleta County Commissioner Veronica Medina is facing petitions over conflict of interest claims regarding the purchase of a county administration building, though Medina claims that it is over the non-renewal of the contract for the county manager, 

The lead petitioner works as a public information officer for the county.

Petitioners need 1829 signatures to get on the ballot. The cost for a recall election is estimated at $37,624.

Update: The recall effort has been dropped.

Oregon: One Nyssa School District Board member resigned; two recall efforts failed

A few months late, but a recall against Nyssa School District members Pat Morinaka and Susan Ramos failed, though Jeremy Peterson resigned (over a new law that required a statement of economic interest). 

The recall attempt was over a failure to "ensure migrant Hispanic families could be part of the review process for the new superintendent."

Missouri: Signatures handed in against Carthage Councilmember

520 signatures were handed in against Carthage Councilmember Tiffany Cossey, The recall is over a claim that she was creating a hostile work environment, which led the previous council to attempt to pass a censure motion against her. 

The recall would be on Election Day, November 5. 

Texas: Pilot Point City Council refuses to schedule City Council recall

The Pilot Point City Council refused to schedule a recall election against Council member Elizabeth Jones, with the vote 5-1-1 against. The recall appears to be over Jones' hosting the city's Christmas party and receiving $900 (it seems to have cost at least $1200). The claim is that this is a favor for the city that she should not have done (a free party appears to be considered a bribe).

The council is claiming that the petition has questionable dating of the signatures. 

Texas has had this issue of councils' refusing to schedule recalls numerous times in the past. 

Wisconsin: Lawsuit seeks to overturn Election Commission ruling tossing out signatures in Assembly Speaker recall

Petitioners for the recall of Assembly Speaker Robin Vos are suing to overturn an Election Commission ruling tossing out 188 signatures in the second recall effort against Vos due to late collection. The question is that the filing deadline for submitting petitions were extending because of Memorial Day, but the commission held that did not expand the 60 day signature collection timeframe, hence no signatures could be collected during that time. The vote was 4-2.

Due to questions about what district to use because of gerrymandering, there could be an additional question. The petitioners needed 6850 under the old district, and they got 6866. In the new district, they needed 7195. The Wisconsin Supreme Court refused to rule on which district counted.

There were reports that the petitions include hundreds of duplicates, people signing after the deadline, as well as questionable signature collectors. No idea what happened with that complaint.

In the first effort, also led by former Supreme Court Justice Michael Gableman, they handed in 11000. 

If it gets on the ballot, Vos could be facing the dual recall + reelection on the same day (if it is delayed from the August 6th date). Michigan Speaker Andy Dillion did that in 2008 (surviving both). 

Vos, a long-time fixture of this blog, is facing the recall over his refusal to support Trump during the attempt to overthrow the 2020 election results and the decision to drop impeachment efforts against Wisconsin's Election Commission Chair Meagan Wolfe as she has refused to push for the discredited claims of election fraud.

Vos almost lost in 2022 after refusing to back the election fraud claims. Gableman, who has previously targeted Vos (after Vos appointed him to head a committee looking at fraud), had called for his recall if he didn't support the impeachment of Wolfe. 

The Daily Kos has had some good explanations has a good explanation for the challenge of deciding what district Vos is a part of. 

Trinidad & Tobago: New look at potential recall law

Here

Taiwan: Battles in the legislature over changes to recall law

The push to change Taiwan's recall law is running into ferocious opposition. The law, which currently has a "absentee veto" requirement (25% must turnout for the recall to count), would add a "queen of the hill" provision, which requires the pro-recall vote to top the amount of signatures received in the official's original election. The proposal is backed by the opposition Kuomintang Party and opposed by the ruling Democratic Progressive Party, so unclear how it would pass.

Texas: Killeen Councilmembers facing petitions

Recall petitions were taken out against Killeen Councilmembers Michael Boyd and Jessica Gonzalez. The recall seems to be part of an ongoing fight, thought the petitioner mentions (among many other things) a meeting with developers for which a disclosure form was not filed as well as violations of the First and Second Amendment. The petition itself seems to be a vague kitchen sink, with claims of failing to "listen to the citizens"; Violations of the "code of conduct" and "failure to meet primary standards and "abusing tax dollars."

Petitioners need 202 signatures in 30 days. 

Wisconsin: Recall effort against Vilas Clerk of Courts and Circuit Court Judge

A recall effort is ongoing against Vilas County Clerk of Courts Beth Soltow. The Board of Supervisors voted down a resolution that would have provided formal support for the recall (the vote against the recall was 18-2).

Soltow is accused of having the office in disarray and of having an affair with Circuit Court Judge Daniel Overbey. There is also a recall effort against Overbey, who is facing an investigation by the State Judicial Commission.

Arizona: Recall elections of two Page Councilors scheduled for November 5

The recall elections of Page Councilors David Auge and Mike Farrow has been scheduled for Election Day, November 5.

210 signatures were handed in. Not sure how many are needed.

The issue was a vote against a contract to modify Lake Powell Boulevard. 

California: Millbrae Councilmembers recall set for July 23

The recall effort against Millbrae Councilmembers Angelina Cahalan and Maurice Goodman is set for July 23rd (final day to get ballots in). 

The recall is over a San Mateo County plan to convert an Inn to a homeless shelter. Both are in their first terms.

New Op-ed on the Rise of the Running Mates

 Here's an op-ed that I wrote in Fox News on the Rise of the Running Mates. 

Ballotpedia notes that recall efforts at highest for first half of year since at least 2014

I haven't compiled data, but Ballotpedia said that the recall efforts are the highest since at least 2014. Note that the highest I've counted was in 2012 (the blog started in 2011), so presidential election years may see an uptick.

According to Ballotpedia, there were 266 recall efforts (in 164 jurisdictions). So far, 38 officials have been kicked out of office. 

California: Sunol Glen School Board members trailing in first batch of votes

Both Sunol Glen School Board Trustees Ryan Jergensen and Linda Hurley are losing the recall elections, with Jergensen trailing 254-218 and Hurley down 249-223. There's still a good bit of time for votes to be counted. 

The recall is after the board voted to limit the school to only flying US or California state flags. The school flew a pride flag during Pride Month. 

Petitioners handed in 307 signatures for Jergensen and got 300 valids; 306 handed in for Hurley, with 301 valids. They needed 246 signatures to get on the ballot.

Update: Votes totals are ticking closer, with Jergensen now down 274-246 and Hurley trailing 270-250.

Kenya: Recall efforts undertaken against 6 MPs

Recall efforts have been started against six ODM MPs, Gideon Ochanda, Elisha Odhiambo, Caroli Onondi, Emmanuel Wangwe, Memusi Kanchory and Bernard Shinali, after they voted against their party's position on a Finance Bill (they voted in favor). 

Kenya's law requires a High Court finding of a violation of either the Election Act, gross violation of the constitution, misconduct or mismanagement of public funds. The petition requires signatures of 30% of voters and 15% from each ward, and there is an absentee veto, where the recall needs at least 30% turnout for the recall to count.

Texas: Dickinson Mayor submits resignation papers

Following an earlier announcement that he was resigning, Dickinson Mayor Sean Skipworth has finally submitted his resignation in the face of a new recall effort, with a special election to be held in November. Skipworth will stay in office until then. The recall was over claims that he "failed to meet fiduciary responsibilities." There are a host of other complaints, including over his support for the hiring a city manager who has faced assault charges.

Dickinson has been the source of a bitter battle over the recall. The city attorney previously claimed that the recall was invalid after petitioners handed in about 1150 signatures and needed 689 valids (they had 30 days). The City Attorney said that the petitions did not confirm the number of signatures on each page; questions of who was facing a recall; and a lack of specifications on the recall claims.

Dickinson's auditor rejected a second attempt over claims that it didn't meet the specification requirement (a malfeasance standard/judicial recall law) for a recall to be allowed.

Skipworth also protested  that the non-city residents are gathering signatures, which violates local laws, though that law itself may violate US law (maybe?). 

Taiwan: Petitions handed in against Keelung City Mayor; Move to adopt a Queen of the Hill provision

The recall election against Keelung City Mayor Hsieh Kuo-liang (KMT) is looking to hand in nearly 40,000 signatures by July 5. They need about 31,000. Kuo-liang is facing criticism over a scandal involving a commercial property at the harbor. 

The KMT is looking to change the law, which currently has a "absentee veto" requirement (25% must turnout for the recall to count). They would add a "queen of the hill" provision, which requires the pro-recall vote to top the amount of signatures received in the official's original election. 

Texas: Crockett City Council member facing discussion of council recall

 Voters are discussing a recall effort against Crockett City Council member Darrell Jones for failing to appear at meetings. However, the charter doesn't spell out a recall law so it may not be possible. There is an internal affairs report dealing with Crockett Economic and Industrial Development Corporation and the conduct of the Executive Director which is a source of significant controversy.

Colorado: Victor Mayor and City Councilor facing petitions

Petitions have been taken out against Victor Mayor Barbara Manning and City Councilor Buck Hakes over the firing of maintenance coordinator (seems like he was fire chief and this was a volunteer role) for the Victor Volunteer Fire Department. Petitioners need 15 signatures for Hakes and 40 for Manning by August 12.

An election would cost between $3,000 and $5,000.

Update: The petition effort failed

Wisconsin: Assembly Speaker Recall tossed out by Election Commission after signatures rejected for late collection

The second recall effort against Assembly Speaker Robin Vos failed after the Election Commission tossed out 188 additional signatures because they were collected after the 60th day of registration. The vote was 4-2.

The first pass through verified enough signatures the effor though there are significant questions about whether it works depending on the district, which will be answered by the Election Commission tomorrow. 

Because the districts were redrawn, there are real questions on how this will work. The petitioners needed 6850 under the old district, and they got only 6866. In the new district, they needed 7195. The Wisconsin Supreme Court refused to rule on which district counted. After this latest development, there were 6678 valids under the old district and 3807 under the new.

There were reports that the petitions include hundreds of duplicates, people signing after the deadline, as well as questionable signature collectors. No idea what happened with that complaint.

In the first effort, also led by former Supreme Court Justice Michael Gableman, they handed in 11000. 

If it gets on the ballot, Vos could be facing the dual recall + reelection on the same day (if it is delayed from the August 6th date). Michigan Speaker Andy Dillion did that in 2008 (surviving both). 

Vos, a long-time fixture of this blog, is facing the recall over his refusal to support Trump during the attempt to overthrow the 2020 election results and the decision to drop impeachment efforts against Wisconsin's Election Commission Chair Meagan Wolfe as she has refused to push for the discredited claims of election fraud.

Vos almost lost in 2022 after refusing to back the election fraud claims. Gableman, who has previously targeted Vos (after Vos appointed him to head a committee looking at fraud), had called for his recall if he didn't support the impeachment of Wolfe. 

The Daily Kos has had some good explanations has a good explanation for the challenge of deciding what district Vos is a part of.