Recall Election
City of Avenal
On April 28, 2026, the recall election was held in the City of Avenal. On May 28, 2026, it was certified with nearly 80% of voters in Avenal voting out 4 members of the City Council.
Pursuant to Government Code 36503.5, since April 28, 2026, the Councilmembers subject to the recall have not been authorized to expend or participate in any activity that would expend public funds. Pursuant to Elections Code 11382, on May 28, 2026, when the election was certificated, the recalled Councilmembers should have immediately left office.
Residents and Taxpayers have petitioned the court for a writ of mandamus, for a 526(a) civil restraining order, declarative relief, and injunctive relief to prevent the recalled Councilmembers from continuing to spend tax dollars unlawfully.
Plaintiffs have also filed a Quo Warranto application with the Attorney General’s office to force the removal of the recalled Councilmembers.
Press
Mayor, community organizers face off at Avenal city council meeting as recalled officials refuse to leave office
Appeals court orders Kings County to count, certify ballots in Avenal city council special recall election
Kings County registrar of voters explains the process to count the last ballots in the Avenal recall election (Video)
Avenal City Council special recall election results in limbo pending appeals court ruling
Case Updates
On June 11, 2026, Residents and Taxpayers filed a Quo Warranto application with the Attorney General’s office to force the removal of the recalled Councilmembers.
On June 4, 2026, Residents and Taxpayers petitioned the court for a writ of mandamus.