New York S06591 establishes a process for recalling statewide elective officers, including the governor, lieutenant governor, comptroller, and.
New York S06591 introduces a recall process for statewide elective officers, empowering citizens to remove these officials. The process begins with a registered voter filing an affidavit with the state board of elections, stating the reason for recall. If the reason is deemed sufficient, proponents have 120 days to gather signatures from at least 12% of the total votes cast in the previous election, with at least 2,000 signatures from each congressional district.
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