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The authority to conduct a recall election in California applies to officials at the state and local levels; as with most states, the right of recall in California does not extend to recalling federal politicians. In California, citizens can recall judges of courts of appeal and trial courts.
academics about their perspective on the state recall process and different reform proposals, including increasing the number of signatures for qualifying a statewide recall and changing the method for selecting the successor to a recalled official.
This publication examines the law of recall as it applies to state and local officials. In some ways, the procedures that apply to the recall of state officials are different from those that apply to local officials. Therefore, this publication is divided into separate parts to help avoid confusion.
31 sty 2024 · Recalls. Article II of the California Constitution, approved by California voters in 1911, allows people to recall and remove elected officials and justices of the State Supreme Court from office. Current Recall Efforts. Recall Official Top Funders. Recall History in California (1913 to January 31, 2024)
16 wrz 2024 · Recall efforts in California increased after 2003, especially at the local level. One reason is likely the relative ease of the state’s recall process. For example, while eight states require an official to have engaged in criminal activity to face recall, California requires only a stated reason—and any reason is sufficient (Van Vechten 2023).
In California, a revision requires a two-step process: (1) a constitutional convention, or a two-thirds vote by both houses of the legislature; and (2) ratification of the changes by a majority vote of the electorate.
11 wrz 2021 · In California, there are recall attempts for everything under the sun. Votes on Tuesday involve the Sonoma County district attorney and two city council members in Vernon. What if Gavin Newsom...
