Trump Backers Face Deadline in 2nd Attempt to Oust Wisconsin Assembly Speaker

Published on May 28, 2024

Supporters of former President Donald Trump say they have gathered enough signatures to force a recall election of Republican Assembly Speaker Robin Vos. Mr. Vos is the longest-serving speaker in state history, having held the post since 2013. Yet he has faced criticism from fellow Republicans, including President Donald Trump, over his refusal to decertify Wisconsin’s 2020 presidential election. Mr. Vos also resisted calls to impeach Megan Wolfe, administrator of the Wisconsin Election Commission. An earlier effort to oust Mr. Vos failed in April when the first petition fell short of the signature requirement. The deadline to submit signatures for the second recall petition is May 28....

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