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Recall Election

A recall election is a process that allows voters to remove an elected official from office before their term is completed. It typically involves gathering enough signatures from registered voters to trigger a special election. If successful, the official faces voters who decide whether to remove them from office. If the majority votes "yes," the official is ousted. Recall elections are used as a form of direct democracy, providing a mechanism for accountability and allowing citizens to express dissatisfaction with their leaders' performance.