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Baitball Blogger

(52,657 posts)
Thu May 7, 2026, 07:02 AM 6 hrs ago

Apparently, the people of Lousiana can recall their governor.

They only need 20% of their registered voters and they have until October to acquire signatures.

Louisiana governor faces recall petition after canceling elections

Two Louisiana women have filed a petition to recall Republican Gov. Jeff Landry from office.

A spokesman for Louisiana Secretary of State Nancy Landry confirmed to USA Today Network that Baton Rouge residents Marian Gbaiwon Hills and Katilyn P. Stepter filed the petition May 4.

They accuse Landry of conducting a “pattern of actions and statements that undermine fair representation.”

USA Today Network is seeking comment from the governor.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/louisiana-governor-faces-recall-petition-after-canceling-elections/ar-AA22s45P

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Apparently, the people of Lousiana can recall their governor. (Original Post) Baitball Blogger 6 hrs ago OP
i know what i'll be working on rampartd 6 hrs ago #1
K'n'R! justaprogressive 5 hrs ago #2
it's a heavy lift. mopinko 4 hrs ago #3

rampartd

(4,887 posts)
1. i know what i'll be working on
Thu May 7, 2026, 07:33 AM
6 hrs ago

"Baton Rouge residents Marian Gbaiwon Hills and Katilyn P. Stepter " might need a little help.



mopinko

(73,863 posts)
3. it's a heavy lift.
Thu May 7, 2026, 08:53 AM
4 hrs ago

half million signatures then the gov sets the date for the voting.
there’s some other provisions that will b tough. expect them to toss as many signatures as they can get away w, and run out every deadline.

https://www.sos.la.gov/ElectionsAndVoting/FindPublicOfficials/RecallAnElectedOfficial/Pages/default.aspx

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