Jack Evans recall, Washington, D.C. (2019)
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An effort in Washington, D.C., to recall Councilman Jack Evans was initiated in May 2019. Petitioners began gathering signatures on May 20, 2019.[1] Petitioners failed to submit enough valid signatures to put the recall election on the ballot.[2]
Recall supporters
The recall effort was organized by Adam Eidinger in response to an investigation into ethics violations by Evans.[3] Evans was accused of using his influence as a city official, as well as his government email, for the benefit of potential business contacts.[4]
Path to the ballot
Recall organizers were required to submit valid signatures equal to 10% of the registered voters in Ward 2. About 5,500 signatures were needed to be validated in order to put the recall on the ballot.[5] About 5,600 signatures were submitted, with more than 2,000 being challenged for validity. Petitioners failed to submit enough valid signatures to put the recall election on the ballot.[2]
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Footnotes
- ↑ WAMU, "Effort To Recall Jack Evans From D.C. Council Can Proceed, Rules Elections Board," May 20, 2019
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 The Hour, "Recall of D.C. lawmaker Evans halted after signatures on petitions ruled invalid," December 5, 2019
- ↑ Washington City Paper, "If the Money’s Right, Adam Eidinger Is Guaranteeing the Jack Evans Recall Will Be on the Ballot," June 6, 2019
- ↑ NBC Washington, "FBI Searched Home of DC Councilmember Jack Evans," June 21, 2019
- ↑ WTOP, "‘Real political power’: Jack Evans recall effort gains strength," September 17, 2019