I thought this came up last year and it was pointed out that recall primaries are NOT partisan primaries?
After all, a non-partisan primary is really the only thing that makes sense for a proper recall. Recalls are not meant to be a “do-over” when the losing party is upset that they lost, but rather a mechanism to get rid of an elected official who is doing something wrong, often (but not necessarily) criminal. It makes no sense to limit the voters to the party they rejected last time, or a “wrong doer” incumbent.
I’m pretty sure that’s why most states run their recalls the other way around — vote on whether or not the incumbent should be removed, then you decide on who will replace.
I thought this came up last year and it was pointed out that recall primaries are NOT partisan primaries?
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Great point. Thanks.