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James Baker recall, Hartford, Arkansas (2016)
| Hartford Mayor recall |
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| Officeholders |
| Recall status |
| Recall election date |
| November 8, 2016 |
| See also |
| Recall overview Political recall efforts, 2016 Recalls in Arkansas Arkansas recall laws Mayoral recalls Recall reports |
An effort in Hartford, Arkansas, to recall Mayor James Baker from his position was launched in August 2016. Recall organizers submitted enough valid signatures to force a recall on the November general election ballot.[1] The recall was approved.[2]
Recall vote
A recall election for the mayor's office took place on November 8, 2016.[1]
| Recall of James Baker | ||||
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| Result | Votes | Percentage | ||
 Recall | 141 | 61.84% | ||
| Retain | 87 | 38.16% | ||
Recall supporters
The recall effort was initiated due to Baker's support for moving Hartford's administrative offices to a new location. Organizers believed that the money spent on a new central office could be used for infrastructure.[1]
Recall opponents
Baker told local media that Hartford progressed following his election in 2014, but that residents had the right to recall elected officials.[1]
Path to the ballot
- See also: Laws governing recall in Arkansas
Recall organizers submitted approximately 140 signatures for approval by county election officials. State law requires delivery of valid signatures equaling at least 35 percent of total ballots cast in the previous election for the targeted office. The 2014 runoff election between Baker and Paul Moore totaled 98 votes, which meant that approximately 35 valid signatures were required to force an election.[3]
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