recall of government official in Pennsylvania

[Davidcz169]

Jurisdiction

Pennsylvania

I looked it up and it appears that PA doesn't have a recall to oust elected politicians who have proven inneffective or criminal. That makes no sense, there has to be a way. Perhaps it is called something else in PA? Please post links to pertinent info if you can.

 

[army judge]

PA isn't the only state to not have the ability for voters to recall elected officials.

That defect exists in 19 states, including PA.

That said, an effort is now afoot to remedy that deficiency.

White Bill to Reintroduce Constitutional Amendment to Allow Voter Recalls Passes Committee


Pennsylvania Republicans want voters to be able to recall elected officials — but only in Philly | Clout


Recall of State Officials

 

[flyingron]

It makes perfect sense. It's laughable that there are states like California or Colorado that launch into a political popular morass on the idea.

PA does have a provision that allows the house of representatives there to bring impeachment of any officer (elected or otherwise). Tried by the senate just like in the federal Constitution.

 

[Redemptionman]

Whatever it is, it needs to be fixed before 2022 and especially before 2024, things are going to get real and fast if election integrity and ability for all Americans to have faith in the system is not upheld. It is to the point when the other party wins they spend all their time and effort prosecuting and pointing fingers at the other side through various sanctions.

I pray that it comes together within the next few years or it is all going to fall apart.

 

[Red Kayak]

It's laughable that there are states like California or Colorado that launch into a political popular morass on the idea.

I like to be amused.

A little anarchy and laughter is good for the soul.

 

[zddoodah]

That makes no sense

How do you figure?

there has to be a way.

No there doesn't.

If the folks who created and adopted the Pennsylvania Constitution or the legislature didn't see fit to include a provision for recall, then that's the reason. Pretty simple, really.