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An important development in government, as federal office is looking less appealing than anytime since the very early days (and shout out to any Jonathan Trumbull fans -- one of the three in 1797 to take the Senate-to-Gov route).
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Senators make a beeline for open governorships - Washington Examiner
Leading from the statehouse is a more attractive political option than being 1 of 100 in gridlocked Washington.
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/magazine-washington-briefing/3442063/senators-running-for-governor/
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Mission Local
6 months ago
The petition to recall Joel Engardio was certified this morning with a 95.8% signature validity rate. A special election is slated for Tuesday, Sept. 16. by
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Joel Engardio recall election certified ā 95.8% of signatures deemed valid
The petition to recall Supervisor Joel Engardio was certified. A special District 4 election is slated to take place on September 16.
https://missionlocal.org/2025/05/sf-joel-engardio-recall-certified-special-election/
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Incredible 99.3% success rate on validation of signatures:
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Joel Engardio recall likely to qualify after 99.3% of sampled signatures deemed valid
Only 4 signatures in a sample of 549 submitted by the Recall Engardio campaign were deemed invalid, meaning this is likely headed to a vote.
https://missionlocal.org/2025/05/joel-engardio-recall-99-3-of-signatures-in-random-sample-determined-valid/
6 months ago
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The headline really gets the job done here: Mountain View council member accused of shooting teen in the face recalled in special election
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ycdi...
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Mountain View council member accused of shooting teen in the face recalled in special election
YouTube video by FOX31 Denver
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YcdiX926vkU
6 months ago
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The Third term blues -- may not just be tradition that prevented third term runs:
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Trump might not want to seek a third term even if he could
It may not be just the law that stops President Donald Trump from attempting a third-term run. History shows that voters grow weary of presidents, executives, and one-party rule.
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/magazine-washington-briefing/3401541/trump-third-term-voters-executives-one-party-rule/
6 months ago
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Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan: How Nigeria's recall process compares to other countries
The United States of America, which only allows recalls at the state and local level, had almost 100 officials forced to an early ballot last year.
https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/788599-natasha-akpoti-uduaghan-how-nigerias-recall-process-compares-to-other-countries.html
7 months ago
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Effort to recall Contra Costa County DA continues
The clock is ticking for backers of an effort to recall Contra Costa County's District Attorney to rally enough support to get the proposal before voters.
https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/effort-recall-contra-costa-county-da-continue/3855128/
7 months ago
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The strategies behind Barbara Lee and Loren Taylor's mayoral campaigns
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The strategies behind Barbara Lee and Loren Taylor's mayoral campaigns
Taylor adopted a playbook to take down a much bigger rival, while Lee focused on a few key messages. Who will come up on top?
https://oaklandside.org/2025/04/17/oakland-mayor-election-lee-taylor-campaign-strategy/
7 months ago
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Of course, the state legislature (thanks to the 2022 law change) may be most responsible
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7 months ago
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Georgia: Two Bowman councilmembers ousted in April 8th recall vote:
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Carey, Maxwell out as voters remove council members in Bowman
Mark Berryman
https://wsgcradio.com/news/f/carey-maxwell-out-as-voters-remove-council-members-in-bowman
7 months ago
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https://thehill.com/opinion/judiciary/5218377-how-the-history-of-judicial-elections-lead-to-the-100-million-wisconsin-race/
8 months ago
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Really good piece on appointment of state legislators in Hawaii (vs. special elections):
www.hawaiibusiness.com/the-governor...
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The Governorās Choice: Hawaiāiās Undemocratic Cycle of Influence and Power - Hawaii Business Magazine
The governorās power to fill vacant seats in the state Legislature has been used at least 82 times. Some appointees then launched big political careers.
https://www.hawaiibusiness.com/the-governors-choice-hawaiis-undemocratic-cycle-of-influence-and-power/
8 months ago
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www.latimes.com/california/n...
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The rough path to recalling Mayor Karen Bass
Experts say that getting the signatures necessary to qualify for the ballot will be extremely difficult.
https://www.latimes.com/california/newsletter/2025-03-22/laotr-recall-bass-signatures-l-a-on-the-record
8 months ago
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The salary for North Slope Mayor (Alaska) is $280K+?
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Alaska: North Slope Mayor facing petitions
North Slope Borough Mayor Josiah Aullaqsruaq Patkotak is facing petitions over complaints over allegedly misusing funds for travel expenses...
https://recallelections.blogspot.com/2025/03/alaska-north-slope-mayor-facing.html
8 months ago
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The Blair Witch Recall!
www.midcoastvillager.com/news/a-retir...
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A Retired Actress, a Can of Spray Paint and a Recall Election
On April 23, townspeople will determine Heather Donahue's future on the Freedom Select Board.
https://www.midcoastvillager.com/news/a-retired-actress-a-can-of-spray-paint-and-a-recall-election/article_beb946f4-0361-11f0-8fd4-4fb0b34175c5.html
8 months ago
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A message to Harris/Kemp/Youngkin/Cooper? Campaigns for new statewide jobs in 2026 could be fatal for a 2028 presidential runs
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Statewide campaigns in 2026 likely mean forgoing 2028 presidential runs - Washington Examiner
A presidential run is almost always a long shot. Would running and winning a statewide race two years before make a positive difference in the odds?
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/premium/3336188/campaigns-statewide-jobs-2026-likely-forgoing-2028-presidential-runs/
9 months ago
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San Mateo County Sheriff Christina Corpus vows to not resign after special election
YouTube video by KPIX | CBS NEWS BAY AREA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9OQRU0KhEg4
9 months ago
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A Kennedy Ally Puts Money Into a Push to Recall Karen Bass
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/04/u...
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Nicole Shanahan Puts Money Into Effort to Recall Karen Bass
Nicole Shanahan, who pumped millions into Robert F. Kennedy Jr.ās campaign last year and joined him on the ticket, is now backing an effort to remove Mayor Bass of Los Angeles.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/04/us/politics/nicole-shanahan-karen-bass-recall.html?smid=bs-share
9 months ago
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Though they both lost, Alameda DA Price did much better in Oakland itself than Mayor Thao. Does the Downballot Roll-off effect explain this result? A look at the hard numbers tells a specific tale, one that we've seen in other recalls:
scocablog.com/the-downball...
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The downballot roll-off effect in action
https://scocablog.com/the-downballot-roll-off-effect-in-action/
9 months ago
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The rise of the executive order is more evident than ever
Federal policy is being established via executive order from President Donald Trump, which has left Congress as a legislative body on the sidelines.
https://federalnewsnetwork.com/congress/2025/02/the-rise-of-the-executive-order-is-more-evident-than-ever/
9 months ago
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www.sfchronicle.com/politics/joe...
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The latest Gavin Newsom recall attempt is the most pointless yet
Even under rosiest projections, a recall election wouldnāt be scheduled until September, about a year until California Gov. Gavin Newsom leaves office for good.
https://www.sfchronicle.com/politics/joegarofoli/article/gavin-newsom-recall-california-20187129.php
9 months ago
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Why Minnesotaās recall law spells likely doom for ouster efforts against House members
minnesotareformer.com/2025/02/13/w...
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Why Minnesota's recall law spells likely doom for ouster efforts against House members ā¢ Minnesota Reformer
The other hope may be that the GOP plan on using this as a political talking point for 2026 elections, and the recall efforts keep the story alive.
https://minnesotareformer.com/2025/02/13/why-minnesotas-recall-law-spells-likely-doom-for-ouster-efforts-against-house-members/
9 months ago
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Nebraska: Two Bartley officials ousted:
www.mccookgazette.com/story/306196...
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Bartley officials recalled by decisive margin
Red Willow County Clerk Penelope Cooper has released preliminary results of the Bartley recall election, indicating that both targeted officials have been removed by a decisive margin. With 115 of the...
https://www.mccookgazette.com/story/3061962.html
9 months ago
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Here's how an LA Mayoral recall effort would actually work -- thanks to the City Charter, it would be very different than what we've seen in Oakland and Alameda:
scocablog.com/the-path-to-...
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The path to recall in Los Angeles is easier than you think
https://scocablog.com/the-path-to-recall-in-los-angeles-is-easier-than-you-think/
10 months ago
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Congress was THE original power center -- including possibly choosing the executive. What happened? After years of bipartisan neglect, and writing about hopeful pathways to Congress' return to relevancy, guess it's time to throw in that towel.
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The end of the foundersā presidency - Washington Examiner
Donald Trumpās early administration moves are accelerating the concentration of executive power at the expense of Congress.
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/premium/3301279/end-of-founders-presidency/
10 months ago
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There's nothing like a Coroner recall:
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Washington: Petitions approved against Yakima County Coroner
The recall effort against Yakima County CoronerĀ Jim Curtice Ā (R) has been approved by a judge.Ā Curtice is facing the recall effort (and ...
https://recallelections.blogspot.com/2025/01/washington-petitions-approved-against.html
10 months ago
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The Berkeley Scanner
10 months ago
Judge Ursula Jones Dickson will be Alameda County's next district attorney following a long-anticipated vote by the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday evening.
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Alameda County's next DA will be Judge Ursula Jones Dickson
The vote to fill the vacant position following the decisive recall of Pamela Price in November came after hours of public comment.
https://www.berkeleyscanner.com/2025/01/29/courts/alameda-county-district-attorney-chosen-judge-ursula-jones-dickson/
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Alameda County Superior Court Judge Ursula Jones Dickson named new district attorney
The Alameda County Board of Supervisors selected Superior Court Judge Ursula Jones Dickson as the county's new district attorney at the end of a nearly four-hour special meeting Tuesday.
https://abc7news.com/post/alameda-county-superior-court-judge-ursula-jones-dickson-named-new-district-attorney-replacing-pamela-price/15845142/
10 months ago
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The changing nature of the Senate -- and the fact that appointed Senators are vastly less likely to win than an elected incumbent:
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Senate Democrats face tough 2026 climb to win back majority - Washington Examiner
Two appointed senators, with the significant failure rate of those appointees, might be the helping hand that Senate Democrats need to climb back into power.
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/premium/3292595/senate-democrats-tough-2026-climb-win-back-majority/
10 months ago
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The Downballot
11 months ago
No one elseāliterally, *no one* elseācovers recall elections with as much knowledge and thoroughness as Joshua Spivak. Catch up on the recalls of 2024 with his year-in-review piece, and give him a follow
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The Year in Recalls -- 77 officials ousted, 31 survive, 16 resign; 385+ recalls attempted
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The year in recall elections - Pluribus News
At least 108 recalls went to the ballot in 2024, with 77 resulting in removal and 31 officials surviving the vote.
https://pluribusnews.com/news-and-events/the-year-in-recall-elections/
11 months ago
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Preliminary results show John West is to be recalled
GRANTS PASS, Ore.- Preliminary results for the recall election of Josephine County Commissioner John West are in. So far, itās looking like county residents are ready for West to step down. After bein...
https://kobi5.com/news/top-stories/preliminary-results-show-residents-approve-john-west-recall-260380/
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Joel Engardio, facing a recall, reaps the whirlwind
The threatened recall of the Sunset supervisor is an infantile political moment. And one that he helped to nurture and make possible.
https://missionlocal.org/2024/12/recall-joel-enagardio/
11 months ago
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Party like it's 1889 -- How the end of voter swings and real blowouts led the 21st Century political paralysis:
www.nydailynews.com/2024/11/25/c...
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Closely split votes is again the norm
The GOPās stunning election triumph is the latest sign that 21st century elections, with rapid reversals of fortune and small victory margins, are quite different than the 20th century, where we saā¦
https://www.nydailynews.com/2024/11/25/closely-split-votes-is-again-the-norm/
12 months ago
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My year in the recall interview:
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On the Ballot
On the Ballot with Ballotpedia connects people to politics by providing neutral, nonpartisan, and reliable information on our government, how it works, and where itās headed. Each week, Ballotpedia's ...
https://pod.link/1657489541/episode/9e640ae04bc37fc3f103fffd08b191b3
12 months ago
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The Cabinet as the Graveyard of Presidential Dreams:
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Why Marco Rubio probably wonāt ever be president
The Cabinet has long been a graveyard for presidential contenders.
https://thehill.com/opinion/campaign/4998958-why-secretary-of-state-rubio-likely-wont-ever-be-president-rubio/
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