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Chris Edwards recall, Nevada State Assembly (2015)
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An effort to recall Chris Edwards, a member of the Republican Party, from his elected position representing District 19 in the Nevada State Assembly was launched on January 25, 2015. Recall Edwards PAC filed the paperwork with the Nevada Secretary of State. Edwards was targeted over his refusal to commit to opposing tax increases. Due to state law, the recall could not officially begin until February 12, 2015.[1] No news of the effort was reported after the January 25 exploratory paperwork was filed, and the effort was assumed abandoned.
Timeline
- January 25, 2015: Recall Edwards PAC filed exploratory paperwork with the Nevada Secretary of State.
Background
The group Recall Edwards PAC was against Edwards for his refusal to openly commit, on the record, against proposed tax increase measures and his refusal to sign the Taxpayer Protection Pledge. Also potentially related was Edwards' vote for John Hambrick as speaker, who himself was the target of a recall campaign.[1][2]
Path to the ballot
- See also: Laws governing recall in Nevada
Supporters of the recall needed to collect 4,116 signatures to force a recall election. No deadline was initially set, as state law mandates that a recall could not officially begin until 10 days past the start of the legislative session, which was February 12, 2015.[1]
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