Q&A

Is it possible to recall a state legislator?

Is it possible to recall a state legislator?

There are states that allow for state legislators to face recall elections. The National Conference of State Legislatures includes 19 states plus the District of Columbia, that lay out rules that allow them to remove state officials before the end of their term through elections.

When did the recall of state officials begin?

In the recall states, the voters decide in an election. In at least 30 states (some sources place this number at 38), recall elections may be held in local jurisdictions. The recall device began in the United States in a municipality—Los Angeles—in 1903.

Can you recall a member of Congress in Alaska?

Voters in 19 states can recall elected officials at the state level. Those states are Alaska]

How to conduct a recall campaign in any state?

NCSL does not provide advice on how to conduct a recall campaign in any state. For the specific procedures to be followed in any state, please contact your state’s election officials. In the 19 states that allow recall elections, citizens can attempt to remove an elected official from office at any time.

There are states that allow for state legislators to face recall elections. The National Conference of State Legislatures includes 19 states plus the District of Columbia, that lay out rules that allow them to remove state officials before the end of their term through elections.

Who are the members of the Iowa Legislature?

Find information on Iowa’s Senators and Representatives. Find Your Legislator – Enter address, city, or zip code to find legislators serving that area. Leadership – Leaders of the Iowa Senate and House of Representatives (2003-present).

In the recall states, the voters decide in an election. In at least 30 states (some sources place this number at 38), recall elections may be held in local jurisdictions. The recall device began in the United States in a municipality—Los Angeles—in 1903.

Voters in 19 states can recall elected officials at the state level. Those states are Alaska]