Recall elections for state legislators, funded by outside interests, are likely to become more common.

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Article

Publication Date

12-11-2013

Abstract

Jim Melcher looks at the increasing popularity of recall elections for ideological reasons, rather than for corruption or incompetence. He argues that such recalls, at least at the state legislature level, are here to stay, and that outside money and interests are also likely to play a more and more important role.

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London School of Economics and Political Science American Politics and Policy Blog

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