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Longtime Lincoln County Commissioner Claire Hall, known for her advocacy on homelessness and affordable housing, died suddenly at age 66 amid a contentious recall effort, which is now voided due to her death, marking a significant moment in local politics.
A local Arizona city council race in Mesa has become highly polarized due to a recall effort against councilwoman Julie Spilsbury, driven by supporters of Charlie Kirk and his organization Turning Point Action, highlighting the influence of national politics on local elections following Kirk's recent death.
Taiwanese voters successfully rejected efforts to oust opposition KMT lawmakers in a historic recall election, reinforcing the current legislative balance and complicating the ruling DPP's agenda ahead of future elections amid ongoing tensions over Taiwan's relations with China.
An attempt to unseat 24 pro-China opposition politicians in Taiwan through recall votes failed, reaffirming the opposition's control of the parliament and highlighting ongoing political divisions and tensions with China. The votes, which required at least 25% support to vacate seats, were seen as a test of Taiwan's democratic resilience amid cross-strait tensions, with the opposition likely emboldened by the results.
Taiwanese voters rejected a bid to remove about 20% of opposition KMT lawmakers in a historic recall election, maintaining the current legislative balance and complicating President Lai Ching-te's agenda amid ongoing tensions over Taiwan's relations with China.
Taiwanese voters rejected a large-scale recall effort against 24 Kuomintang lawmakers, allowing the opposition to maintain its legislative majority and signaling public support for the current political balance amid ongoing tensions with China.
Taiwan held a historic recall election to potentially oust about one-fifth of opposition lawmakers from the China-friendly KMT, amid tensions over Taiwan's democratic integrity and its relations with China, with results expected soon that could shift the legislative balance.
Supervisor Joel Engardio is facing a recall election amid controversy surrounding Proposition K, highlighting ongoing political tensions at City Hall.
Alameda County voters have approved the recall of District Attorney Pamela Price, with 65% voting in favor. Price, the first Black woman to serve as DA, faced criticism for her handling of high-profile cases and was accused of being lenient on crime. The recall was supported by police unions and Rep. Eric Swalwell, among others. The Alameda County Board of Supervisors will appoint a replacement until the next general election in 2026. The Oakland Police Officers Association expressed support for the recall, citing concerns over justice and economic management.
Temecula Valley school board President Joseph Komrosky, a religious conservative, is narrowly losing a recall election according to early results. Komrosky, elected in 2022, has been a controversial figure for pushing policies that limit discussions on racism, disallow Pride flags, and require disclosure of students' gender identities to parents. His policies have led to ongoing litigation and state threats of fines. The recall could end a 2-2 stalemate on the board, which has been embroiled in broader culture war issues affecting education.
Supporters of former President Trump are attempting a second recall election against Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos after their first effort failed due to insufficient valid signatures. Vos, who angered Trump by refusing to decertify Biden's 2020 win and not supporting the impeachment of the state's top elections official, now faces scrutiny over the validity of the new petition signatures. The Wisconsin Elections Commission will determine if the recall election can proceed.
Supporters of former President Donald Trump have submitted over 9,000 signatures in a second attempt to force a recall election of Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, who angered Trump by refusing to impeach the state's top elections official. The Wisconsin Elections Commission must verify if there are enough valid signatures to trigger the recall. Vos has criticized the effort, alleging election fraud, and has 10 days to challenge the signatures. If validated, a recall election could be scheduled for August, just before the regular fall primary.
Voters in Enid, Oklahoma, have successfully recalled City Council member Judd Blevins, who has ties to white nationalism, and elected Cheryl Patterson to fill the seat. Blevins, an Iraq War veteran, admitted to participating in the Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville and being connected to the now-defunct white supremacist group Identity Evropa. The recall effort was led by two local Democrats, and Blevins expressed gratitude to his supporters while criticizing the media and establishment for his removal from office.
Enid voters have successfully removed City Commissioner Judd Blevins from office in a recall election, initiated by a grassroots group due to his ties to Neo-Nazi and white supremacist groups. Blevins, who expressed gratitude to his supporters, was defeated by challenger Cheryl Patterson with a vote tally of 829 to 561. The Enid Social Justice Committee emphasized the need for inclusive representation, and community members expressed relief at the outcome, looking forward to moving past this divisive period.
Enid, Oklahoma city councilman Judd Blevins, who attended the 2017 "Unite the Right" rallies in Charlottesville, faced a recall election after his ties to White nationalism were revealed. Despite initial support, including an impassioned plea from the only Black commissioner on the council, Blevins was ousted in favor of a different conservative candidate, Cheryl Patterson, in a race that has deeply divided the city. Blevins has denied being a White nationalist but has made confusing statements about his past, leading to a contentious debate over forgiveness, accountability, and US history in the city of Enid.