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.