Luis Alejo recall, Monterey County, California (2026)
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An effort to recall Monterey County District 1 Supervisor Luis Alejo is underway in California. The recall effort was initiated by Salinas resident Daniel Muñoz, who filed a notice of intention to circulate a recall petition on February 25, 2026. Alejo has represented District 1 on the Monterey County Board of Supervisors since 2017. To qualify the recall for the ballot, supporters must gather a sufficient number of valid signatures from registered voters in District 1.[1]
Recall supporters
Muñoz cited several issues in support of the recall effort. In the notice, proponents wrote that Alejo had used public statements and official platforms to publicly attack a sitting Salinas City Council member, and that he had escalated conflict between levels of government rather than promoting cooperation.[1]
Muñoz also objected to Alejo distributing placards to local businesses and residences stating that ICE is not welcome, saying the signs gave residents a "false sense of security." He said he would prefer the board of supervisors take a formal stance ending cooperation between the county sheriff's office and federal immigration authorities. Additionally, Muñoz objected to Alejo allocating $100,000 of discretionary district funding as seed money for an arch in the Alisal neighborhood of Salinas.[1]
Recall opponents
As of March 25, 2026, Ballotpedia had not identified a response from Alejo.[1]
Path to the ballot
- See also: Laws governing recall in California
No specific grounds are required for recall in California. The recall process starts with a notice of intention to recall. The notice must be served to the officer whose recall is being sought as well as published in a newspaper of general circulation. The notice must then be filed with the relevant election office. Once the notice has been deemed sufficient by the election office, a petition must also be filed and approved by the election office. Once the petition is approved, it can be circulated. To get a recall on the ballot, supporters must collect signatures from registered voters in the jurisdiction. The number of signatures required is between 10% and 30% of registered voters in the jurisdiction, depending on the size of the jurisdiction. Jurisdictions with 1,000 registered voters or fewer require 30%, and jurisdictions with 100,000 or more registered voters require 10%. Charter cities can also set their own signature threshold. The amount of time allowed for the circulation of recall petitions also varies by the number of registered voters in a jurisdiction, between 40 and 160 days. Jurisdictions with fewer than 1,000 registered voters allow 40 days, and jurisdictions with more than 50,000 registered voters allow 160 days.[2]
Recall context
- See also: Ballotpedia's Recall Report
Ballotpedia covers recall efforts across the country for all state and local elected offices. A recall effort is considered official if the petitioning party has filed an official form, such as a notice of intent to recall, with the relevant election agency.
The chart below shows how many officials were included in recall efforts from 2012 to 2025 as well as how many of them defeated recall elections to stay in office and how many were removed from office in recall elections.
See also
- Ballotpedia's Recall Report
- Monterey County, California
- Recall campaigns in California
- Political recall efforts, 2026
- County commission recalls
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