Bob Johnston recall, Lincoln, North Dakota (2015)

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Lincoln Mayor recall
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Officeholders
Bob Johnston
Recall status
Recall approved
Recall election date
June 16, 2015
See also
Recall overview
Political recall efforts, 2015
Recalls in North Dakota
North Dakota recall laws
Mayoral recalls
Recall reports

An effort to recall Mayor Bob Johnston in Lincoln, North Dakota from his position was launched in February 2015.[1] The recall election took place on June 16, 2015.[2] Johnston was recalled.[3]

Recall supporters

Johnston was targeted for recall over repeatedly vetoing measures passed by the city council.[1]

Legislative response

Following the initiation of the recall attempt, the North Dakota House of Representatives approved a bill 90-1 that would allow a city council to override a mayoral veto.[4]

Path to the ballot

See also: Laws governing recall in North Dakota

A recall petition was approved on February 3. Supporters had until May 4 to turn in 110 valid signatures to move the recall forward.[1] They submitted 219 signatures on March 11. The city auditor must now verify the signatures.

See also

Footnotes