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Do the voters of a state that elected a member to Congress have any recourse to get rid of that elected official before re election time?
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∙ 9y ago
You will have to talk to others in the district about a recall petition.
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∙ 9y ago
Yes, voters have a few options to remove an elected official before their term ends. They can choose to recall the elected official through a recall election, initiate a vote of no confidence if the legislature allows, or support an impeachment process if applicable. These processes usually require certain thresholds or specific circumstances to be met, and the specifics vary from state to state.
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In 1872, Hayes lost his run for a seat in Congress. In 1876 he was elected President.
