Lincoln County commissioner recall: How the process works and what it could cost
A recall effort has been launched against three Lincoln County, Nebraska commissioners after they voted against a data center moratorium. The process involves collecting signatures and could lead to a special election in January 2027. The County Clerk estimates the recall process could cost taxpayers between $30,000 and $50,000.
A recall effort has been initiated to remove three Lincoln County, Nebraska commissioners following their vote against a proposed data center moratorium. Lincoln County Clerk/Election Commissioner Rebecca Rossell detailed the procedure for the recall, explaining that the commissioners have 20 days to respond before signature petitions are circulated.
Organizers will then have 30 days to collect signatures from at least 35 percent of the votes cast in each commissioner's 2024 race. Rossell indicated that due to Nebraska law prohibiting special elections between August and December, any successful recall election would likely not occur until January 2027. The estimated cost to taxpayers for the recall process is between $30,000 and $50,000.