Recall information
Recall efforts have begun across the state for senators eligible for such actions. Below is information on recall requirements and links to how to find the committees organizing the efforts.
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Who is eligible for recall?
An elected official must be in office for at least a year before he or she can be subject to a recall action.
How many state senators are eligible for recall?
16 members of the state Senate fulfill the time period to be subjected to recall. Committees have registered to start recall proceedings for 14 of the 16 eligible members.
How does a recall work?
A committee must register with the Wisconsin Government Accountability Board and prepare recall petitions. According to the GAB, “Recall gives voters the right to reconsider their choice of an elected official; however, it does not automatically result in removal of an official from office. It provides an opportunity for voters to require an elected official to run for office again before the expiration of his or her term.”
The signatures required to trigger a recall equal a quarter of the number of votes cast in a district for governor in the most recent gubernatorial election. Committees have 60 days from filing to gather the requisite number of signatures on petitions.
When is a recall election triggered?
After submitting the petition, the GAB has 31 days to determine its legitimacy. If a petition is found to be valid, a recall election will be held on the Tuesday of the sixth week after the date the petition is ruled sufficient.
Where can I find information on registered committees?
Visit the Wisconsin Campaign Finance Information System and click on “View Registrants.” Under “Candidate/Committee Name” enter the name of the senator for whom a committee
