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Cassandra Hernandez recall, El Paso, Texas (2023)
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An effort to recall District 3 City Representative Cassandra Hernandez did not go to a vote in El Paso, Texas, after recall organizers did not collect a sufficient number of signatures to trigger a recall election.[1][2]
Recall supporters
Organizers initiated the recall effort following a ruling by the El Paso Ethics Review Commission that Hernandez had violated the ethics ordinance by misusing her fuel card. Hernandez was issued a letter of reprimand.[1]
Recall organizer Irene Armendariz-Jackson said during a press conference, “How dare Cassandra, her husband and everybody else that used her gas card steal from the citizens of El Paso. We need to stand up for what is right. This is a complete travesty and a complete abuse of power."[1]
Recall opponents
In a statement, Hernandez said, “I’ve been elected three times by District 3 voters who have witnessed my hard work, resulting in over $100 million in funding for District 3 police and fire stations, streets and parks. I’m proud of my track record and grateful for my constituents’ unwavering support. I have and continue to perform my council responsibilities effectively.”[1]
Path to the ballot
- See also: Laws governing recall in Texas
Recall organizers needed to collect signatures from 20% of registered voters in District 3 in order to trigger a recall election. They had 60 days in which to do so. The notice of intent to recall was filed with the city clerk on September 8, 2023.[1]
See also
- Recall campaigns in Texas
- Political recall efforts, 2023
- City council recalls
- City elections in El Paso, Texas (2020)
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