It was confirmed by the Alameda Voter Registrar on April 15 that the recall effort had the valid 73,195 signatures necessary to trigger a recall election.[1] The date and legitimacy of the election will be confirmed by the board of supervisors on April 30th. Jim Sutton, a lawyer for Price, plans to raise objections at the meeting.
Background
Price was originally elected to the District Attorney office in 2022, with 53% of the vote, beating out Terry Wiley.[2] Price ran with her experience as a criminal defense attorney, fighting against discrimination and retaliation.[3]
Election
The Alameda County Board of Supervisors confirmed that the petition did meet valid signature requirements. The board voted to consolidate the recall election with the general elections in November 2024, given it would be cheaper than an special election. It was estimated a special election would cost 15 to 20 million dollars, compared to adding the recall question to general ballots being about 4 million.
If the recall question passes by a majority vote, Price would lose office and her principal deputy would act temporarily. The Alameda County Board of Supervisors would appoint an interim replacement until the voters choose a new permanent successor in 2026.
U.S. Representative Eric Swalwell has expressed support for the recall.[4]
