Recall Elections

On this episode, we’re talking about recall elections. A recall is a procedure that allows citizens to remove and replace a public official before the official’s term of office ends. Historically, recalls have been used most frequently at the local level and this year, and this year we’re seeing a very prominent effort in California. Can nonprofits advocate in a recall election?

Our Hosts for This Episode:

Quyen Tu Natalie Ossenfort Tim Mooney

Topics:

• • • History/Development of Recall 
    • What can nonprofits do and say in recall elections?  
    • Example 1: Mayoral Recall in Portland, Oregon 
    • Example 2: Gubernatorial Recall in California 

Resources 

• Ballot Measures and Recalls: Basic Rules for 501(c)(3) Public Charities, 501(c)(4)s, and Unions  
• National Conference of State Legislatures  
• The Rules of the Game 
• Episode 1 – “Can We Say That?” 
• Bolder Advocacy’s TA hotline: online form or 866-NP-LOBBY 
• Email us at advocacy@afj.org