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A Recall Effort Has Been Called Against Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry — What You Need to Know
Organizers must collect 500,884 valid signatures by Oct. 31, 2026, to force a recall election.
- On Monday, Baton Rouge residents Marian Gbaiwon Hills and Katilyn P. Stepter filed a petition to recall Republican Gov. Jeff Landry following his suspension of U.S. House elections.
- Supporters allege Landry's suspension of U.S. House primaries constitutes a "pattern of actions and statements that undermine fair representation" after the Supreme Court ruled the state's congressional map an illegal racial gerrymander.
- Organizers face a 180-day window to collect at least 500,884 valid signatures, representing 20% of Louisiana's 2,504,416 active registered voters, with local officials required to verify all handwritten signatures.
- While Trump publicly praised the Governor for suspending the elections, Landry's office has not responded to requests for comment regarding the recall effort, which enters public record in 90 days.
- Petitioners must secure the required signatures by October 31, 2026, to move the initiative toward a ballot vote, which would be certified if the threshold is reached.
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Red state gov hit with recall effort from incensed voters
A red-state governor is facing a recall effort in his own state that was launched by voters upset with him canceling elections amid a redistricting effort. Gov. Jeff Landry suspended the U.S. House primaries on Thursday, and by Tuesday, the Louisiana Secretary of State's office confirmed that it had...
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Voters file recall petition against Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry
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