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James Holley recall, Portsmouth, Virginia (1987)
From Ballotpedia
| James Holley recall |
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| December 15, 1987 |
| See also |
| Recall overview Political recall efforts, 1987 Recalls in Virginia Virginia recall laws Mayoral recalls Recall reports |
An election to recall Mayor James Holley was held on December 15, 1987, in Portsmouth, Virginia. Voters recalled Holley.[1]
Voters recalled Holley again in a 2010 recall effort.
Recall vote
Holley was recalled by a margin of 13,438 to 9,861 according to unofficial results.[1]
Recall supporters
Holley was accused of sending hate mail to several community leaders. Eugene Baldwin, one of the recall organizers, said, "I think there’s a message to the people, to the future politicians, if they don’t keep their noses clean, the city of Portsmouth will recall."[1]
Recall opponents
Holley denied sending hate mail. He said, "I categorically deny that and I deplore anyone who did send them."[1]
See also
- Ballotpedia's Recall Report
- Portsmouth, Virginia
- Recall campaigns in Virginia
- Mayoral recalls
- James Holley recall, Portsmouth, Virginia, 2010
External links
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