Recall

Recall is a process available in eighteen states and in local jurisdictions in most states whereby an elected official can be removed from office before the expiration of their term. Removal can be for malfeasance or in many jurisdictions for any action the recall language specifies. Having a recall process allows voters to maintain control over elected officials who are not representing their best interests, are unresponsive or incompetent, or in some cases have broken the law.