California: 123,000 Signatures handed in for the Alameda County District Attorney recall -- is that enough?

Petitioners have announced that they are handing in over 123,000 signatures for the recall of Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price and they need 73,195 valids. Are they handing in enough? Recent history suggests that they should succeed, with some room to spare.

I have records of 51 recall efforts where signatures were turned in in California since 2011 (out of 188, of which at least 134 got to the ballot). Among those, all but six seem to have a signature verification rate above 72%, which is quite a bit higher than the 59.5% that it seems the petitioners need for the Price recall (if they actually hand in 123K). The vast majority of the recalls had a signature verification rate above 80%, topping out with a 97% rate for the recent Shasta County recall.

The biggest recalls in the state seem to have a verification rate in the neighborhood of 20%. The 2021 Gubernatorial Recall against Governor Gavin Newsom saw an 81% rate and the 2003 Governor Gray Davis recall saw a rate just over 82%.

In San Francisco, where they used a statistical sampling method to test the signatures, the rate for District Attorney Chesa Boudin was 79% and for three school board members it was 80-81% verified.

In the largest recall outside of the gubernatorial one, the 560,000-requirement against Los Angeles District Attorney GeorgeGascon, 72-73% were valid (the lawsuits are still ongoing).

Among other notable recalls: State Senator Josh Newman in 2018 with a 73.6% rate; Santa Clara Judge with a 71.6% rate; Sonoma County District Attorney, also with 74%, and a Los Angeles Councilmember with a 66% success rate.

The most prominent high failure rate that got on the ballot was the 2008 recall against State Senator Jeff Denham, which had a 58.5% success.

In Alameda County, there is very little to work with. The verification rate for the Alameda portion of the Newsom recall was a very high 88% (albeit, not that many signatures handed in). Recalls against a Dublin City Councilmember and School Board member in 2018 did not get to the ballots, but both saw a 76% rate.

Do initiatives tell us anything on this front? Prop 22 was the most high profile initiative in the 2020 race, as petitioners spent more than $6.4 million to get on the ballot. Petitioners needed 623,212 and handed in 987,813 signatures. Once again using the random sampling method, 22.5 percent were found invalid (77.5 percent were verified). A similar result can be seen in a Proposition that required a higher signature total. Prop. 15, which spent nearly $6 million to get on the ballot, was a Constitutional Amendment, which therefore required 997,139. Once again, the random sampling method found 25.4 percent invalid (74.60 percent were verified).

We’ve seen some pretty crazy recalls with very high signature failure rates, most notably in New Orleans, where they handed in photo copied duplicates. But that seems to be the exception.

As we can see, failure rates are the norm. As we’ve seen so often with recalls (and petitions in general), signatures will be tossed out. The reasons are usually mundane, which is what happens when you’re collecting signatures on the street and frequently paying people to collect. The problems range from the signers not being registered or have a wrong address, to signing more than once to signatures not matching, to registering late to living out of district or state or (in rarer instances) using fake names. We probably should just expect the same here.

We have two potential complicating factors. One is that the Alameda County Ballot Measure B would increase the signature requirement to get on the ballot. Presumably, it would not impact this effort (one of the reasons the petitioners are handing it in the day before the ballot measure goes to a vote), but perhaps that would be challenged.

The other factor is Price’s campaign charge that out-of-district petition gatherers are not allowed under Alameda law. This is what the law says, but the U.S. Supreme Court may have overturned this limitation, when it held a similar law related to ballot measures unconstitutional. It is presumed that a similar challenge would fail here, but that’s not certain at all.

So as of right now, and barring court decisions, it would take an extraordinarily poor effort for these signatures not to meet the threshold to get a recall on the ballot.

California: Recall of Anaheim City Council member make June 4 ballot

The recall of Anaheim City Council member Natalie Rubalcava has made the ballot and been scheduled for June 4. 

Petitioners handed in  9118 signatures, they needed 5123. The clerk checked 7693 and found 5131 valids (presumably they stopped once they were over the line), so a 66.7% valid rate. 

The recall was started after a public corruption investigation report was released. The corruption claim is based on a chamber of commerce created data mining operation that allegedly gave Rubalcava a list of names and contact info taken from community outreach groups. She is also accused of giving operational direction to city staff rather than the city manager. Rubalcava was elected in 2022, and Support our Anaheim Resort, a Disney PAC, was a big supporter. The Unite Here union, which has been fighting for a $25 minimum wage, has been a major opponent of Rubalcaya.

Ohio: Buckeye Lake Mayor kicked out in February 27 recall

Buckeye Lake Mayor Jeryne Peterson was kicked out in a recall vote 229-73 (as a special election). Interestingly, the language for the recall question was "Shall Jeryne Peterson be allowed to continue as mayor?" So a no means remove. Usually, a yes is a removal (Shall Gavin Newsom be recalled (removed) from the office of Governor?). No idea why that is. 

The recall seems to be about a host of complaints, "resignations from village employees, unanimous censure and no-confidence votes from village council, a fight with the village solicitor and a lawsuit alleging discrimination filed by a local hotel against the village mayor and police officials." 

The Ohio Supreme Court previously rejected an attempt to throw out the recall over Peterson's claim that the original submission did not have enough signatures and petitioners refiled (as allowed by the charter) in a cure petition 10 days later. Peterson is claiming that the deadline wasn't met. Peterson won office with 30% of the vote in 2021. Petitioners handed in 265 valid signatures and needed 252. They originally got 246 valids. Peterson has said that the entire council signed the petitions.

Wisconsin: Raymond School Board Member survives recall vote

Raymond School Board Member Jannell Wise has survived a recall vote, 584-485. The recall seems to be over the firing of a principal. The principal claims he was fired because he is gay.

Former School Board Member, Gwen Keller resigned before the vote, though she was also replaced by a fellow conservative.

Colorado: Petitions taken out against District Attorney for 8th Judicial District

Petitions have been taken out against 8th Judicial District Attorney Gordon McLaughlin (Larimer and Jackson Counties). Petitioner is the parent of a bus employee who was killed in an accident when a co-worker ran him over. Petitioner claims that the driver should have been charged with careless driving.

Petitioner would need 52,858 signatures in 60 days. A recall is estimated to cost $834K. 

North Dakota: Controversial ballot measure revamping voting laws would lower signature requirements for recalls

A proposed initiative that would radically change North Dakota voting laws (including making ballots handed counted, no early voting or mail voting, allowing any citizen to examine ballots) would also make recalls easier. 

It would lower the signature requirement from 25% of turnout for governor in the jurisdiction to 10% (which would possibly be the lowest in the country). It also bans signature strike laws (so a signer could not remove their name), 

California: New recall attempt filed against California Governor

Another recall attempt has been filed against California Governor Gavin Newsom, this time focused on the budget deficit and Newsom's role as a campaign surrogate for President Joe Biden. This is the seventh attempt filed against Newsom (including the recall he defeated). 

Unsurprisingly, Jerry Brown is the California State Record holder, with 12 (including AG recall attempts). The Duke (Deukmejian) had 11, Wilson had 8, Schwarzenegger had 7. The immortal Cuthbert Olsen had 5, Pat Brown 3 and Gray Davis only had 3. Supreme Court Chief Justice Rose Bird had 9 -- but was kicked out in retention election, not a recall.

Michigan: Flint Council President recall fails, with too many signatures tossed

The recall effort against Flint Council President Ladel Lewi has failed, as petitioners handed in 1099 signatures and needed 751. They got 629 valids, (strangely they originally had 574 -- not clear what happened).

An earlier effort said petitioners missed out by 63 signatures. 1022 were handed in and 722 were validated. They needed 785. However, the clerk's office originally misplaced six pages, which led to a second count and the close numbers. 

Previously, the recall of Flint Councilmember Eva Worthing has gotten on the ballot, as petitioners handed in 546 valid signatures and needed 510. 

There have also been attempted recalls against Dennis Pfeiffer, Eric Mays and Judy Priestley (with two filed against Priestly). Herkenroder already announced that she is resigning her seat. No word on the other efforts.

The recall is over claims 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.

Washington: Court throws out Ione Mayor and Council member recall after lead petition found not to live in city

A Washington Superior Court judge has rejected a recall attempt against Ione Mayor Eva Marie Warren and City Council member Michael Shipley because the lead petition, Councilmember Michael Piccirilli, was ruled to no longer lives in Ione, which has led to his voter registration being revoked. Piccirilli has refused to resign.

There was also an attempt against Councilmember Ken Timmerick, but Timmerick resigned in December over travel plans.

The recall was over an alleged attempt to hold a vote over email. 

Washington, DC: Second Councilmember facing petitions

Washington, D.C. Councilmember Brianne Nadeau is facing a recall effort over rising crime issues. Petitioners need 10% of registereds to get on the ballot. 

This is the second recall effort against Washington, DC City Councilmember. Councilmember Charles Allen is also facing a recall effort over crime issues, including his push for criminal justice reform issues that were blocked by Congress and the Biden Administration last year. 

Ohio: Ohio Supreme Court upholds recall against Buckeye Lake Mayor; Scheduled for February 27 recall

The Ohio Supreme Court has rejected Buckeye Lake Mayor Jeryne Peterson's attempt to have her upcoming February 27 recall (special election) thrown out. Peterson's claim is based on the fact that the original submission did not have enough signatures and petitioners refiled (as allowed by the charter) in a cure petition 10 days later. Peterson is claiming that the deadline wasn't met. 

The recall seems to be about a host of complaints, "resignations from village employees, unanimous censure and no-confidence votes from village council, a fight with the village solicitor and a lawsuit alleging discrimination filed by a local hotel against the village mayor and police officials." 

Peterson won office with 30% of the vote in 2021. Petitioners handed in 265 valid signatures and needed 252. They originally got 246 valids. Peterson has said that the entire council signed the petitions.

Massachusetts: New Bedford Mayor proposes recall law

New Bedford Mayor John Mitchell is proposing a recall law for city council members. 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.

Recalls and the debate over Special Elections vs. General Elections

Governing Magazine has published my article on a deep dive into the question of special elections vs. regularly scheduled general elections. At the moment, there's a big debate as to whether specials are an accurate snapshot of the electorate. Since recalls can take place as either a special election or on a regularly scheduled general (or primary) election date, that their numbers are particularly useful. This is an update of an earlier article I wrote on this subject. 

Most people, including me, believed that recalls that take place as standalone special elections are more likely to result in removal. This is wrong -- in fact, recalls taking place on days tied with general elections are more likely to succeed. But not by that much, which puts me in the camp that special elections are a valuable tool in examining the electorate. 

From 2011-2023, I counted 1187 recalls (in 31 states and DC). Another 239 officials resigned in the face of recalls. 729 officials were removed and 458 survived, a 61.4% removal rate. 

40% of recalls were on a general or primary election date, 317 resulted in removal (67%). 712 were as standalone specials, 406 removals (57%). 

When there is a multi-official recall in a jurisdiction, the clean sweep removal rate was 73% on a general election and 60 % for a special (46 of the multi-recall elections saw a split verdict). (Also, compiling that data was took much longer than I would have hoped).

It could be that ballot placement may be part of the reason why the regularly scheduled election recalls see a higher failure rate -- as can be seen by the Michigan House Speaker Andy Dillon recall + reelection numbers. 

Michigan: Ypsilanti Councilmember recall makes the May 7th ballot

The recall election of Ypsilanti Council Desirae Simmons made the ballot for May 7th (a regularly scheduled general election date). The recall is over a vote to purchase a $3.7M building, A former Councilmember was the broker of the deal and may make $100,000 on it. 

Former Ypsilanti Planning Commission Chairman Rod Johnson is running as an independent in the replacement race.

Petitioners handed in 747 signatures and needed 603 valids (not yet sure how many failed). . The election would be on May 7th. 

The recall against council member Jennifer Symanns led to her resignation, though petitioners have stopped their effort against Mayor Nicole Brown.

UK: Another Conservative MP facing suspension and potential recall effort

Looks like the UK is set for another recall, as MP Scott Benton (Conservative) is being suspended for telling an undercover reporter he'd break lobbying rules for money. Benton has a 35 day suspension ahead and has already been suspended from the Conservative Party. The seat is a close one, so not a good sign for the Conservatives (Labour has done well in recent recalls). Petitioners would need over 10,000 signatures to get on the ballot.

As with other recalls in UK, a suspension of 10 days from Parliament leads to the ability to start a recall petition. If enough signatures are gathered, the official is automatically removed and a by-election is scheduled. 

California: Signature gathering begins in recall of Oakland Mayor

Signature gathering has started in the recall effort against Oakland Mayor Sheng Tao, with crime issues taking centerstage. Tao has fired the Oakland Police Chief and rejected three possible replacements proposed by a committee. There is discussion about people collecting signatures, but paperwork may not have been submitted (and certainly wasn't approved).

One of the leaders of the recall effort is Alameda County Judge Brenda Harbin-Forte, who served on the Police Commission and was removed by Tao.

Petitioners would need 10% of registered voters, which should be (at the moment) 24,638 signatures.

UK: Labour wins recall race against Conservative MP

Labour has won the replacement race in the recall election against former Conservative MP Peter Bone.

Gen Kitchen (Labour) beat Conservative Helen Harrison, Kitchen won by 6436, which was a major reversal of Bone's 18540 vote victory.

The recall got to the ballot after Bone was suspended for six weeks for sexual misconduct and bullying his staff. As per UK rules the office was vacated and Bone could have run in the replacement race (he did not). Bone had been in office since 2005 and was previously deputy leader of Commons. Petitioners handed in 10505 signatures and needed 7904.

As with other recalls in UK, a suspension of 10 days from Parliament leads to the ability to start a recall petition. If enough signatures are gathered, the official is automatically removed and a by-election is scheduled. 

Nevada: Esmeralda County Clerk facing petition threat

Esmeralda County Clerk LaCinda Elgan is facing petitions from the Esmeralda County Republican Central Committee, over her rejection of a push to have hand counting of all ballots as part of false claims of election fraud from 2020. Elgan has handcounted ballots in the past and found that they lined-up with the machine count. 

Petitioners would need 186 signatures to get on the ballot.  

Texas: New attempt to recall Dickinson Mayor rejected by auditor

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

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.

The recall is 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.

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

Canada: Wetaskiwin Mayor facing petitions

Petitions have been taken out against Wetaskiwin (Alberta) Mayor Tyler Gandam over his support for a homeless shelter.

They have 60 days to get 5038 signatures.

Louisiana: St. Tammany Parish Coroner-elect facing recall effort

St. Tammany Parish Coroner-elect Christopher Tape is facing recall threats over sex abuse allegations that were dismissed in 2003 over a claim of a violation of a right to a speedy trial. Tape was fired by the previous coroner over claims of violating the confidentiality policy.

10 years ago, St. Tammany Parish Coroner Peter Galvan resigned during recall efforts over theft.

California: Sunol Glen School Board Members recall signatures due on Tuesday

The recall effort against Sunol Glen School Board Trustees Ryan Jergensen and Linda Hurley) is in its final days, with signatures due on Tuesday.

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 need 246 signatures to get on the ballot.

Washington, DC: Councilmember recall heating up

The recall effort against Washington, DC City Councilmember Charles Allen is ramping up, with petitioners claiming 500 volunteers and Allen appointing a campaign manager.

The recall effort has raised $54,000. The recall effort over his push for criminal justice reform issues that were blocked by Congress and the Biden Administration last year. 

Petitioners need about 6000 signatures (though I've seen 7500 cited) to get on the ballot. Petitions have not yet been handed out.

California: Donors announced for Shasta County Supervisor recall

The top donors to the recall election for Supervisor Kevin Crye on March 5, 2024 (Primary Day) has been announced. Most notably from a state level is former State Controller and 2026 Gubernatorial candidate Betsy Yee (though she is not a big donor).

The recall got the ballot after petitioners handed in 5104 signatures and 4929 were verified. They need 4151 valids to get on the ballot. Supervisors questioned the small rejection rate.  

The recall is over the vote to cancel a voting systems contract with Dominion Voting and requiring handcounting, which will cost the county millions. This is part of the fight in Shasta and Crye seems to be connected to the far right groups, one of whom led the successful recall of Supervisor Leonard Moty.

Supporters in Shasta County are asking that Governor Gavin Newsom not appoint a replacement if is ousted in a recall and instead allow the voters to choose. Presumably, this could be an issue in the election. As a reminder, in 2022, the state changed the law for local officials who lose a recall election. In that case (unless there is a local law from a charter city), the new law eliminates a replacement election and instead uses an automatic replacement model (with the governor or a specified body making the choice of replacements). The law also explains why there is such a long timeframe until the recall is held (it allows a longer timeframe to tie recalls to general election dates).

Texas: Third Mineral Wells Councilmember recall makes the ballot

A third Mineral Wells Councilmember will be heading to the ballot, as the recall of Carlos Maldonado is set for the May 4 vote. Councilmember Jerrel Tomlin and Mayor Pro Tem Doyle Light has already made the May 4 ballot (Tomlin is up for election on the same day).

The recall is over a water rate hike, which is designed to build a reservoir for the area. 

The leader of the recall, Ron Davis, is running.

Petitioners handed in about 400 signatures. 

Maine: Pittston Selectman recall scheduled for March 18; February 22 hearing on rescinding recall ordinance itself

The recall election against Pittston Selectman Joe Caputo has been scheduled for March 18 (though it took quite a while to get the Selectmen to approve a date). There is also a February 22 hearing on a vote to rescind the Pittston recall ordinance itself.

The recall is about a more hostile environment, turning it "less friendly." There is complaints about the treatment of the road commissioner as well as questions about expenditures. 

There was some question on how the petitions should be addressed (it says that it should be addressed to "those members of the Select Board having no interest in the subject matter of the petition.") Caputo is one of the officials who is on the board and Selectman Jean Ambrose signed the petition. Ambrose' sister started the petition.

Oregon: Super-close King City recall race, with Mayor and three other councilors currently losing

The recall of four King City officials may be going to overtime, as they all are currently losing, but by incredibly close margins. Mayor Jaimie Fender (850-829) and Councilors Kate Mohr (848-839), Smart Ocholi (835-834), Laurie Petrie (851-820), has made the February 13 ballot. 

Petitions were also filed against two other councilors, one of whom, Micha Paulsen, resigned. No signatures were handed in against Marc Manelis after a seeming change of heart.  

The recall is 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. 

Update: This is going to a recount, with new numbers still showing all losing (Petrie, 901-859; Fender 895-871; Ocholi, 882-864; and Mohr, 892-851).

Colorado: Ebert Metropolitan District Treasurer kicked out in recall vote

Ebert Metropolitan District Treasurer Murray Hawthorne was ousted in a recall vote 838-188. Khadija Haynes appears to have won the replacement race with 805 votes. 

The petition claimed verbal abuse and physical intimidation as the reason for the recall.

Arizona: Petitions continue against Prescott Mayor

Petitioners claim they are on track for the recall of Prescott Mayor Phil Goode over the resignation of the City Manager, more closed-door sessions, and existing development agreements. It seems that the airport is the big debate in the city. They need 3248 signatures.

Washington: Petitions filed against Ione Mayor and Council members

Petitions have been filed against Mayor Eva Marie Warren and City Council member Michael Shipley and Ken Timmerick. Timmerick has since resigned in December over travel plans.

The recall was filed by Councilmember Michael Piccirilli, who has been found to no longer lives in Ione, which has led to his voter registration being revoked (and which may kill the recall).

The recall is over an alleged attempt to hold a vote over email. 

Canada: Petitions taken out against Donalda Mayor

Petitions have been taken out against Donalda Mayor Douglas Booker. Petitioners need 88 signatures in 60 days to get on the ballot.

Michigan: Petitions taken out against Highland Park Mayor

Highland Park Mayor Glenda McDonald is facing a recall effort over complaints about improper use of police officers as a chauffeur and an increase in utility bills after a water agreement. The agreement ended a long running dispute with the Great Lakes Water Authority. Petitioners would need about 500 signatures. 

The recall leader helped kick McDonald's opponent off the ballot in 2022, leading to her winning unopposed. 

Update: The language has been approved

Minnesota: Blaine City Council rejects charter amendment on recall

Blaine's City Council has rejected a charter amendment to adopt new recall laws for mayors and councilmember. Only one member voted against it, but the law must pass unanimously. The law can still be adopted by a ballot measure.

Blaine already has a judicial recall/malfeasance standard, is looking to change its recall rules a bit -- seemingly tightening the rules to remove nonfeasance (and making it about malfeasance that occurred while they are in office).  The city (which doesn't seem to have any recall efforts of note), will give 30 days to collect signatures of 20% of registered voters

Minnesota: Columbia Heights Councilmember recall stopped by Minnesota Supreme Court

The Minnesota Supreme Court has thrown out the recall election against Columbia Heights Councilmember Kay (K.T.) Jacobs  due to the state's Malfeasance Standard (Judicial Recall Standard). The full decision will come out later.

The recall was scheduled for February 13, 2024.

The recall was over claims that Jacobs made inappropriate racial comments to another councilmember when he was running for office (She questioned whether he was really biracial and allegedly used a fake name while doing so -- Jacobs blames a family member for calling). The council has already voted to ask her to step down.  The court has decided that this doesn't meet the malfeasance standard. Only two Minnesota recalls have made the ballot since the law was adopted in 1996.

Petitioners handed in over 2000 signatures and 200 were found insufficient. Petitioners need 1880 signatures to get on the ballot they were allowed to cure (which they did).

Colorado: Las Animas County Coroner facing recall effort

It looks like petitions have been taken out against Las Animas County Coroner Dominic Verquer over claims of burying bodies without the owner's knowledge or proper paperwork. The story is behind a paywall, so can't see the details yet.

Michigan: Signatures handed in against Ypsilanti Councilmember

Petitioners have handed in 747 signatures for the recall of Ypsilanti Council Desirae Simmons. They need 603 valids. The election would be on May 7th. 

The recall against council member Jennifer Symanns led to her resignation, though petitioners have stopped their effort against Mayor Nicole Brown.

The recall is over a vote to purchase a $3.7M building, A former Councilmember was the broker of the deal and may make $100,000 on it. 

Arizona: Gadsden School Board recall effort fails, as over 80% of signatures thrown out

The recall effort against Gadsden School Board President Luis Marquez failed, as petitioners turned in almost 900 signatures, but only 128 were valid. They needed 777. Not clear what the recall was about.

Massachusetts: Hopkinton School Board members face recall threats

Hopkinton Select Board members are facing recall threats after the suspension of a Police Sergeant over a alleged failure to report info for an alleged sexual assault by a colleague (apparently, two decades ago). There is significant debate on what the officer was supposed to have done and the release of information about the event now. Petitions are being circulated, but they don't sound like they are official. 

Texas: Alvin voters look to change signature requirements for recalls

Behind a paywall, but hopefully we'll see more in the future.

Michigan: Petitions filed against another Flint Councilmember

A sixth member of Flint City Council, Quincy Murphy, is now facing a recall effort. Here's some more on the ongoing fight.

Louisiana: Petitions filed against Ville Platte Police Chief

Petitions have been taken out against Ville Platte Police Chief Al Perry Thomas, with the lead petitioner being one of his police officers, Malcolm McKinney. Thomas became the police chief after the last chief was found to live outside the district. 

The petition alleges that Thomas leaked case information, the public doesn't feel safe and officers don't want to work under him. Petitioners need 1511 signatures. 

California: Dueling charges in Shasta County Supervisor recall

Dueling ad campaigns have led to claims of lying by both sides in the recall election for Supervisor Kevin Crye. The election has been set for March 5, 2024 (Primary Day).

The recall got the ballot after petitioners handed in 5104 signatures and 4929 were verified. They need 4151 valids to get on the ballot. Supervisors questioned the small rejection rate.  

The recall is over the vote to cancel a voting systems contract with Dominion Voting and requiring handcounting, which will cost the county millions. This is part of the fight in Shasta and Crye seems to be connected to the far right groups, one of whom led the successful recall of Supervisor Leonard Moty.

Supporters in Shasta County are asking that Governor Gavin Newsom not appoint a replacement if is ousted in a recall and instead allow the voters to choose. Presumably, this could be an issue in the election. As a reminder, in 2022, the state changed the law for local officials who lose a recall election. In that case (unless there is a local law from a charter city), the new law eliminates a replacement election and instead uses an automatic replacement model (with the governor or a specified body making the choice of replacements). The law also explains why there is such a long timeframe until the recall is held (it allows a longer timeframe to tie recalls to general election dates).

Florida: Mexico Beach Mayoral recall makes the ballot, scheduled for April 16

The recall of Mexico Beach Mayor Michele Miller has made the ballot, and the election is set for April 16.

Miller has filed a lawsuit seeking to throw out the recall effort against her. Miller has sued the City Council members for hiring the City Administrator and making the sole recordkeeper. The recall claims that she violated Sunshine laws.

Canada: Petitions taken out against Calgary Mayor

Petitions have been taken out against Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek seemingly over the single-use plastic law, though there is also a kitchen sink listing of complaints as well. This is the first recall attempt in Calgary (the law was adopted province-wide in 2022). Petitioners need 514,284 signatures to get on the ballot.

Washington, DC: Councilmember recall raised $54K

The recall effort against Washington, DC City Councilmember Charles Allen has raised $54,000. The recall effort over his push for criminal justice reform issues that were blocked by Congress and the Biden Administration last year. 

Petitioners need about 7500 signatures to get on the ballot. Petitions have not yet been handed out.

California: Statement left out of voter guide in Woodland School Board recall

A statement by Woodland School Board Member Emily McDonald was left out of the voters' guide, and had to be resent. The recall made the ballot and is scheduled for March 5, 2024. Petitioners handed in 1349 signatures (not sure how many were verified) and got 1078. The recall is over statements she made opposing the school's on transgender policy.

New Jersey: Petitions taken out to recall ordinance in Toms River

Petitions have been taken out against a proposal by Toms River Mayor Daniel Rodrick to get rid of two police captain positions in order to fund eight EMTs. Petitioners need about 3000 signatures to get on the ballot. The article notes that to get a petition against Rodrick, which would need need about 17,918 signatures.

California: State Senate approves Constitutional Amendment reshaping recall law

The California State Senate has approved (31-7) a proposed Constitutional Amendment (sponsored by Senator Josh Newman) that would change the recall law in somewhat odds ways. The Assembly still has to approve it before by a 2/3ds majority before it goes to the voters in November. 

The law seems to split the recall and the replacement race for state legislators, which would mean a separate election date for the replacement race. Note that Michigan did the exact opposite with their recall change in 2012.

Removed officials would now be able to run and replace themselves in the replacement race (though they can't be appointed to a temporary term).

The law would seemingly get rid of the replacement race for Governor and instead allow the automatic replacement by the Lieutenant Governor Of course, what happens if they go down the line and recalled the LG -- as they did in Wisconsin in 2012? Presumably they just go down the line of succession. 

There is a provision that I'm not sure what it means -- though it could be that if the removal happens before a presidential election, there would be a replacement race. Gotta look into this one some more. Here's the provision:

 If the Governor is removed from office by recall before the close of the nomination period for the next statewide election during the first two years of the Governor’s term, a special election shall be called to replace the Governor and shall be consolidated with the statewide primary election and, if necessary, the subsequent statewide general election. If a candidate receives a majority of the votes in the special election that is consolidated with the statewide primary election, that candidate shall become Governor for the remainder of the unexpired term. If no candidate receives a majority of the votes, the top two vote-getters shall compete in a special election consolidated with the subsequent statewide general election, and the winner of that election shall become Governor for the remainder of the unexpired term.

California: Deep look at Measure B -- ballot measure trying to change Alameda's recall law

Here

California: $2.2 Million spent on Alameda County District Attorney recall

Over $2.2 million has been spent for the recall of Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price. Among the donors are the last two Alameda D.A.s, Nancy O'Malley and Thomas Orloff. Price's side has raised about $85,000.

Petitioners have claimed that they have over 110,000 signatures in the recall effort against , which should be which should be well past the 73,195 needed to get on the ballot. 

Price is apparently citing the idea that signatures collected by gatherers who are out of district will be invalidated, as it violates the county law. There's a general belief that this type of law is unconstitutional, but I guess we'll see.

Wisconsin: MyPillow CEO now backing Wisconsin Assembly Speaker recall

MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell is now campaigning for the effort to recall Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos (R).

The threat is coming from the right over Vos' 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. Former Supreme Court Justice Michael Gableman, who has previously targeted Vos, had called for his recall if he didn't support the impeachment of Wolfe. 

A recent court decision has held that the legislature does not have the power to impeach Wolfe.

Florida: Mexico Beach Mayor sues to toss out recall effort

Mexico Beach Mayor Michele Miller has filed a lawsuit seeking to throw out the recall effort against her. Miller has sued the City Council members for hiring the City Administrator and making the sole recordkeeper. The recall claims that she violated Sunshine laws.

Michigan: Ludington Mayoral recall petitions rejected on clarity/factualness grounds

Petition language against Ludington Mayor Mark Barnett has been rejected on clarity/factualness by the Election Commission. The recall is about approval of a deer cull (which allegedly was approved for his private property). 

New Jersey: Recall effort started against two Point Pleasant Beach Borough Council members

A recall committee has been started against Point Pleasant Beach Borough Council President Rosa Crowley and Council member Arlene Testa 

Crowley pushed to remove Mayor Doug Vitale's appointments from several committees. The Mayor said he is not behind the recall effort. No word on signatures requirements in the article. 

Ohio: Buckeye Lake Mayor sues to stop February 27 recall

Buckeye Lake Mayor Jeryne Peterson is trying to have her upcoming February 27 recall (special election) thrown out by the Ohio Supreme Court. Peterson's claim is based on the fact that the original submission did not have enough signatures and petitioners refiled (as allowed by the charter) in a cure petition 10 days later. Peterson is claiming that the deadline wasn't met. 

The recall seems to be about a host of complaints, "resignations from village employees, unanimous censure and no-confidence votes from village council, a fight with the village solicitor and a lawsuit alleging discrimination filed by a local hotel against the village mayor and police officials." 

Peterson won office with 30% of the vote in 2021. Petitioners handed in 265 valid signatures and needed 252. They originally got 246 valids. Peterson has said that the entire council signed the petitions.

Texas: Signatures handed in against third Mineral Wells Councilmember

Signatures were handed in against Mineral Wells Councilmember Carlos Maldonado over a water rate hike, which is designed to build a reservoir for the area. 

Maldonado is the third Councilmember facing a recall effort, as efforts against Jerrel Tomlin and Mayor Pro Tem Doyle Light has already made the May 4 ballot (Tomlin is up for election on the same day).

Petitioners handed in about 400 signatures. 

Texas: Two Ranger Councilmembers facing recall votes

Ranger councilmembers Kevan Moize and Samantha McGinnis are facing a recall vote apparently now. The story is a bit strange, as there's no word on signatures being handed in. The city originally rejected the petitions, but a court ordered the recall to move forward and declared it had to be held within 15-30 days.

Both councilmembers appear to be perplexed and are cited as having no idea why the recall was started. So far, 145 people have voted in the town of 2300.

Canada: British Columbia's Minister of Education fails

The recall effort against British Columbia Minister of Education, MLA Rachna Singh (NDP) has failed. Petitioners had 3264 signatures and needed 11,811. 

The effort was over Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (SOGI) teaching plans in public schools. Petitioners need 11,811.  The recall has an expense limit of $31,633.94.

30 recall petitions have been launched since 1995, five of which have led to signatures being turned in, but none met the threshold to make the ballot. MLA Paul Reitsma resigned in the face of a recall in 1999.

Michigan: Ottawa County Commissioners recalls dropped; one still on ballot for May 7

The recall effort against Ottawa County Commissioners Doug Zylstra (D) and Roger Bergman (R) has been suspended with no signatures handed in. The petitions had been pushed by Ottawa Impact, a fundamentalist Christian group who have elected a number of officials in the county. The recall is over the two commissioners opposition to a bill that claiming to protect "childhood innocence."  Zylstra noted that the bill lacked any specificity for staffers to follow. 

The recall against Ottawa County Commissioner Lucy Ebel will still be on the ballot on May 7.

The recall was over her vote to reverse the hiring of the county health officer. Ebel is a  Some of Ebel's supporters claim the recall is because of her Latino heritage, though the recall proponents deny this charge.

Wisconsin: One Raymond School Board Member resigns before scheduled vote

One Raymond School Board Member, Gwen Keller, has resigned before the February 27 recall election.

The recall against Jannell Wise is still scheduled for February 27. 666 and 667 signatures were turned in. They needed 497 valids.

The recall seems to be over the firing of a principal. The principal claims he was fired because he is gay.

California: Judge rejects summary judgment in Los Angeles District Attorney recall effort

Some additional legal wrangling in the Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascon recall effort, which seems to have failed, but the petitioners are appealing the decision. A judge has refused to toss out the appeal, which claims that the standard for review was incorrectly applied (and they didn't have enough time to check them). 

Texas: Recall threatened against San Angelo Mayor and entire council

There is now a push for a recall of San Angelo Mayor Brenda Gunter and the entire City Council led by former San Angelo Development Corporation Vice Chair John Bariou (who, when he threatened Gunter, with his beard and red short, was noted as looking like Santa Claus).

The original recall was over claims that she is taking over power from the City Manager. The current petition is focused on an initiative to make San Angelo a "sanctuary city for the unborn" though it still sounds like the City Manager fight is the big one.

Petitioners need about 1803 signatures to get Gunter on the ballot, though one councilmember, Harry Thomas, needs just 47 signatures.  

Texas: City Attorney claims signatures against Dickinson Mayor invalid

The city attorney is claiming that the recall of Dickinson Mayor Sean Skipworth is invalid. Petitioners handed in about 1150 signatures and needed 689 valids (they had 30 days).

The City Attorney was 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.

The recall is 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.

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

Nebraska: Crawford Mayor recall restarted after clerk gives incorrect signature requirement

The recall effort against Crawford Mayor Tom Phillips is being restarted after 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.

Petitioners are claiming 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. Petitioners need 75 signatures by February 2nd.

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. 

Nigeria: Senator facing recall effort

Nigeria is seeing an effort to recall Plateau State South Senator  Simon Bako Lalong (the former Minister of Labour and Employment) and a former governor of Plateau State. 

Oregon: King City Mayor and three Councilors recall make the ballot; one councilor resigns

The recall of four King City officials, including Mayor Jaimie Fender and Councilors Kate Mohr, Smart Ocholi, Laurie Petrie, has made the February 13 ballot. 

Petitions were also filed against two other councilors, one of whom, Micha Paulsen, resigned. No signatures were handed in against Marc Manelis after a seeming change of heart.  

Petitioners needed 442 valids to get on the ballot. It sounds like 870 were handed in.

The recall is 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. 

Colorado: Signatures handed in for recall of Garfield School Board Member

More than 2880 signatures have been handed in for the recall of Garfield RE-2 School Board Member Tony May. Petitioners need 2378 valids.

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. 

Michigan: Petitions approved against St. Clair County Board Chair

Petition language has been approved against St. Clair County Board Chairman Jeff Bohm over his support for infrastructure development. The recall may run up against the fact that Bohm is up for reelection in November and there is a six month grace period at the end of the term. We'll see what happens as Bohm is appealing the language approval.

Nebraska: Recalls of Brule Village Board Members make the March 12 ballot

The recall of Brule Village Board Members, Michael Gibson and Brian McNeff, has made the March 12 ballot (it is mail-in). Not sure yet what this is about, though three board members resigned last year.

Florida: Petitions taking out against two Panama City Commissioners

Two Panama City Commissioners, Jenna Haligas and Josh Street, are facing petitions over claims of malfeasance and misfeasance. The statement seems to focus on clean water and basic functions, though based on the focus on "cosmetic developments" and the response from the two commissioners, this may be over their support for development.

California: Petitioners claim 110K signatures in Alameda County District Attorney recall

Petitioners are now claiming that they have over 110,000 signatures in the recall effort against Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price, which should be which should be well past the 73,195 needed to get on the ballot. 

Price is apparently citing the idea that signatures collected by gatherers who are out of district will be invalidated, as it violates the county law. There's a general belief that this type of law is unconstitutional, but I guess we'll see.

Nebraska: State considers tightening Sheriff laws in wake of Dundy recall

Following the recall of Dundy County Sheriff Clinton J. Smith for failing to be certify before getting elected as sheriff (as well as failing the exam), the state is considering tightening the sheriff's law.

Massachusetts: Williamston Charter Review Committee proposes recall law

Williamston's Charter Review Committee is proposing the adoption of a recall election law. The proposed law would give two six month grace periods at the beginning and end of the term. 

California: Temecula School Board president recall makes the ballot

The recall of Temecula School Board President Joseph Komorsky has made the ballot. Petitioners handed in about 5200 signatures, and got about 4800 valids (still looking for the details. They needed 4280.

The recall is over complaints about extremist views, including transgender policy, banning critical race theory and rejecting a textbook because of a mention of Harvey Milk as well as the firing of the superintendent. 

Previously, school board member Danny Gonzalez resign, though oddly right after the petitioners failed to hand in the signatures needed to get him on the ballot (the signatures were due on December 8). Petitioners failed to hand in signatures against Gonzalez (4392) and Jennifer Wiersma (3987). 

California: Signatures handed in against Anaheim City Councilmember

Over 9000 signatures have been handed in against Anaheim City Council member Natalie Rubalcava. Petitioners need over 5100 valids.

The recall was started after a public corruption investigation report was released. The corruption claim is based on a chamber of commerce created data mining operation that allegedly gave Rubalcava a list of names and contact info taken from community outreach groups. She is also accused of giving operational direction to city staff rather than the city manager. Rubalcava was elected in 2022, and Support our Anaheim Resort, a Disney PAC, was a big supporter. The Unite Here union, which has been fighting for a $25 minimum wage, has been a major opponent of Rubalcaya.

California: Petitions taken out against third Calexico official

A third Calexico official, newly minted Mayor Gloria Romo, has been served with recall petitions moments after taking the job. 

Former Mayor (it seems like they switch the position among city councilmembers), Councilmember Raul Urena and Gilberto Manzanarez (who was named Vice Mayor) already have a recall that has been set for April 16.

Petitioners handed in 5157 for Urena, of which 4288 were validated (869 disqualified) and 5105 for Manzaanarez, of which 4243 were validated (862 disqualified). They needed 4196.

The issue is a claim of poor leadership, though stories note that Urena is Calexico's first transgendered mayor as the factor.

Colorado: Englewood Mayor receives reimbursement for successfor recall defense

Reimbursement of $2,844.09 has been approved for Englewood Mayor Othoniel Sierra after he survived a recall vote last October. Englewood officials, including Sierra and Councilmembers Chelsea Nunnenkamp and Joe Anderson, all survived (though Councilmember Cheryl Wink resigned). The others won't be seeking reimbursement. 

The recall effort was over a plan to allow multifamily development in a single-family zone. Wink is also facing complaints about attendance.

Anderson succeeded a former Councilmember Laurett Barrentine, who survived a recall vote but lost reelection. 

Louisiana: Opelousas Police Chief facing petitions

Opelousas Police Chief Graig LeBlanc is facing recall efforts after he and his wife (a deputy sheriff) were shot by another deputy who LeBlanc was having an affair with. There is also complaints about gun violence and poor clearance rates.

Petitioners need 3694 signatures (33.3% of registereds) in 180 days. 

California: Petitions taken out against Keppel School Board Members

Keppel School Board President Blanca Nava, VP Andrew Ramirez and Clerk Dominique Ballante are facing recall efforts following the vote to fire the school superintendent.

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California: Petitions taken out against Torrance Councilmembers

Petitions are being taken out against Torrance Councilmembers Aurelio Mattucci and Jon Kaji. The issue seems to be opposition to an extension of the Metro line.

One of the leaders of the effort was a losing candidate in the 2022 city council race.

Texas: Signatures handed in against Dickinson Mayor

Petitioners handed in about 1150 signatures for the recall of Dickinson Mayor Sean Skipworth. They need 689 valids (they had 30 days).

The recall is 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.

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

Wisconsin: Raymond School Board Members recall scheduled for February 27

The recall election of Raymond School Board Members Gwen Keller and Jannell Wise has been scheduled for February 27. 666 and 667 signatures were turned in. They needed 497 valids.

The recall seems to be over the firing of a principal. The principal claims he was fired because he is gay.

Minnesota: Blaine looks to tighten recall laws

Blaine, which already has a judicial recall/malfeasance standard, is looking to change its recall rules a bit. The city (which doesn't seem to have any recall efforts of note), will give 30 days to collect signatures of 20% of registered voters. 

Taiwan: Recall threats against New Taipei Mayor and losing Presidential candidate

There is now a push to recall New Taipei Mayor Hou Yu-ih, who was the Kuomintang Presidential candidate in the recent election (he lost). Notably, the Kuomintang Presidential candidate in the last election, Han Kuo-yuto, was the mayor of Kaohsiung and he was ousted in a recall.

Washington: Lynnwood Councilmember recall effort fails

The recall effort against Lynnwood Councilmember Josh Binda failed after petitioners handed in 1050 signatures. They needed 2416 by January 10.

The recall effort moved forward after a Snohomish County Judge found that the petitions met the malfeasance standard. Binda is accused of using the city's email to negotiate private speaking contracts and filming a video promoting his tour; failing to file a financial statement; using campaign funds on plane tickets and Versace clothing; lying to the council; and falling asleep and being absent from council meetings.

Missouri: Columbia City Councilmember recall scheduled for April 2

The recall election of Columbia City Councilmember Nick Knoth has been scheduled for April 2, which is coincides with the regularly scheduled municipal election day.

The recall is over claims that his recent acceptance of a position as a Director of Government Affairs & Regional Advocacy with the Missouri Association of REALTORS is a conflict of interest, has enough signatures to make the ballot.

Petitioners handed in 421 signatures and (it seems) 370 were verified. They needed 336. 

The last recall in Columbia was Councilmember Chester Edwards in 1990.

Michigan: Port Huron Mayor petition rejected on clarity/factualness grounds

A petition attempt against Port Huron Mayor Pauline Repp was rejected on clarity/factualness grounds by the Election Commission. The recall is over claims that she allegedly lied on whether an affidavit was filed against the City Manager. She said it was in his personnel file, but a FOIA request came up empty. 

Repp is up for reelection in the fall. 

Oregon: John Day Mayor ousted in recall

John Day Mayor Heather Rookstool has lost the recall election, 252-224. Rookstool faced the recall over claims that she falsified documents, violated public meeting laws and interfered with public records requests as part of an attempt to take over city manager duties. Petitioners have also filed a criminal complaint. City employees seemed to be the ones who lead the recall effort.

139 Signatures were handed in, which is "nearly 50" more than needed (not sure how many exactly are needed.

California: Recall effort against Lamont School Board members fails after signature verification process

The recall effort against Lamont Elementary School Board Trustees Gilberto Lopez Jr., Pablo Trevino, Ernesto Garay and Evelyn Velasquez seems to have failed, with the County Clerk finding that not enough valid signatures were handed in. Petitioners needed 1150 for each, not sure yet how many were handed in. The issue is complaints about leadership, specifically the decision to put an administrator on leave. 

California: Grover Beach Mayor and two councilmembers facing petitions

Petitions have been taken out against Grover Beach Mayor Karen Bright and Councilmembers Daniel Rushing and Zachary Zimmerman. The issue seems to be a water rate increase to help a proposed recycled water project. 

Petitioners need about 2000 signatures for Bright and Zimmerman and 500 for Rushing. 

Michigan: Petitions taken out against Secretary of State

Petitions have been taken out against Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson (D), though the reasons seem to be... confusing. The Election Commission will be meeting on January 19, so we'll have more infor then.

Ohio: Buckeye Lake Mayor facing February 27 recall vote

Buckeye Lake Mayor Jeryne Peterson is facing a February 27 recall (special election).

The recall seems to be about a host of complaints, "resignations from village employees, unanimous censure and no-confidence votes from village council, a fight with the village solicitor and a lawsuit alleging discrimination filed by a local hotel against the village mayor and police officials." 

Peterson won office with 30% of the vote in 2021. Petitioners handed in 265 valid signatures and needed 252. Peterson has said that the entire council signed the petitions.

Texas: Petitions taken out against Dallas mayor following party switch

Petitions appear to have been taken out against Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson over his party registration switch from Democrat to Republican (after a recent re-election win). Petitioner, a former council candidate, claims to have over 1100 signatures (though presumably this is on the original filing, not the actual petition that hasn't been approved). 

Note that the Dallas Mayoralty is a non-partisan election, so Johnson did not run as a member of a party.

Petitioners would need the signatures of 15% of registered voters in the last election in 60 days (103,000 signatures) to get on the ballot. The Secretary of State's office has the county info, so hard to tell how much that is as of yet. The law specifies the city council is subject to a recall, but it notes that the mayor is the 15th city council member (election in the city as a whole). 

Nebraska: Plattsmouth School Board member ousted

Plattsmouth School Board Member Terri Cunningham-Swanson 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.  

Petitioners previously failed in a recall effort earlier this year, handing in 749 signatures and 625 were validated. 

California: Shasta County Citizens Election Advisory Commission suggest recall law changes, including possibly opening up signatures to review by Supervisors

Shasta County Citizens Election Advisory Commission has recommended that the Board of Supervisors be able to review recall petition documents, which seems to include the signatures (which are now confidential). Supervisor Kevin Crye is facing a recall vote in March.

Illinois: More antics in Dolton

Lots of interesting developments in Dolton. In 2022, Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard faced a recall effort that saw numerous twists and turns, but eventually was thrown out by the Appellate Court (along with the entire recall law).

Henyard has apparently taken a $300,000 combined salary with her Thornton Township Supervisor job, and is threatening to lower the salary to $25,000 for any future mayor. And there's much more.

Update: Even more! 

Wisconsin: New attempt to recall Wisconsin Assembly Speaker

There's a new effort to recall Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos (R), as a committee has been formed targeting the long-time fixture of this blog. The threat is coming from the right over Vos' 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. Former Supreme Court Justice Michael Gableman, who has previously targeted Vos, had called for his recall if he didn't support the impeachment of Wolfe. 

A recent court decision has held that the legislature does not have the power to impeach Wolfe.

California: Oakland Mayoral Recall effort kicks off

 Petitions have been taken out against Oakland Mayor Sheng Tao, with crime issues taking centerstage. Tao has fired the Oakland Police Chief and rejected three possible replacements proposed by a committee. There is discussion about people collecting signatures, but paperwork may not have been submitted (and certainly wasn't approved).

One of the leaders of the recall effort is Alameda County Judge Brenda Harbin-Forte, who served on the Police Commission and was removed by Tao.

Petitioners would need 10% of registered voters, which should be (at the moment) 24,638 signatures.

California: San Luis Obispo County Supervisor recall effort back on

The recall effort against San Luis Obispo County Supervisor Bruce Gibson seems to be back on, after the effort had been "terminated."

The recall is seemingly over an "attempt to privatize North County water" and claims of micromanagement and open government law violations.  Petitioners need about 7500 signatures to get on the ballot.

Washington, DC: Councilmember threatened with recall effort

Washington, DC City Councilmember Charles Allen is being threatened with a recall effort over his push for criminal justice reform issues that were blocked by Congress and the Biden Administration last year. 

Petitioners need about 7500 signatures to get on the ballot.