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Margie Bentley Scott recall, Electra, Texas (2014)
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An effort to recall City Commissioner Margie Bentley Scott in Electra, Texas from her position was launched in August 2014.[1] Bentley Scott resigned on March 5, 2015.[2]
Proponent arguments
Resident Edna Tally targeted Scott for her alleged role in pushing to terminate police chief Johnny Morris, who was fired in January 2014.[1]
Path to the ballot
- See also: Laws governing recall in Texas
Petitioners needed to collect 118 signatures, equal to 20% of the almost 600 registered voters in the city. Tally turned in 149 signatures.[1] Bentley Scott resigned before the recall moved forward.[2]
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