Eli
@elium2.com
Leftist political analyst focusing on Georgia & RI. Sometimes I talk about justice. | cishet, autistic, 27
📍Sandy Springs, GA
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📍Sandy Springs, GA
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In Georgia, like most places, a recall requires gathering signatures from registered voters. But we also require specific grounds for the recall. It's a high standard. Recalls here are rare – and as far as I know, all recalls in the last 7 years that passed legal review were successful.
![O.C.G.A. § 21-4-3, in relevant part, reads as follows.
(7) “Grounds for recall” means:
(A) That the official has, while holding public office, conducted himself or herself in a manner which relates to and adversely affects the administration of his or her office and adversely affects the rights and interests of the public; and
(B) That the official:
(i) Has committed an act or acts of malfeasance while in office;
(ii) Has violated his or her oath of office;
(iii) Has committed an act of misconduct in office;
(iv) Is guilty of a failure to perform duties prescribed by law; or
(v) Has willfully misused, converted, or misappropriated, without authority, public property or public funds entrusted to or associated with the elective office to which the official has been elected or appointed.
[new paragraph]
Discretionary performance of a lawful act or a prescribed duty shall not constitute a ground for recall of an elected public official; provided, however, that a judicial circuit district attorney’s failure to perform the duties provided for in Code Section 15-18-6 or a state court solicitor-general’s failure to perform the duties provided for in Code Section 15-18-66 shall constitute grounds for a recall of such elected official.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:z7t63ujvfra7joacxkxqw4gx/bafkreid5ninenue35l7yzkiowu6pugv7k5uiuvekqhfltt2cpqvgsdhfre@jpeg)
November 14, 2025 at 1:28 AM
In Georgia, like most places, a recall requires gathering signatures from registered voters. But we also require specific grounds for the recall. It's a high standard. Recalls here are rare – and as far as I know, all recalls in the last 7 years that passed legal review were successful.
Cross-tabulation of the Woodstock mayoral race and the PSC D3 race. Incumbent mayor Michael Caldwell, a former Republican state representative, easily defeated former Indivisible chapter leader Martha Jean Schindler.
November 13, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Cross-tabulation of the Woodstock mayoral race and the PSC D3 race. Incumbent mayor Michael Caldwell, a former Republican state representative, easily defeated former Indivisible chapter leader Martha Jean Schindler.
I was already inclined to go with the SoS's spelling of Vicky's last name, “Boyette”, rather than the spelling here, “Boyett”. And then I read the next line
![Candidate list for the City of Screven submitted to the Georgia State Ethics Commission. The candidates are Jason Weaver for Mayor, Lee Stevenson for Council Seat 2, Vicky Boyett [sic] for Council Seat 2, and Booby Gray [sic] for Council Seat 4.
This form spells Vicky's last name BOYETT, but the SoS records spell it BOYETTE.
The Seat 4 candidate should be Bobby Gray.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:z7t63ujvfra7joacxkxqw4gx/bafkreia3ni6wbhnxrorvr6jonrlig6logxirc7v37iiypkhwdtprpzkwby@jpeg)
November 13, 2025 at 5:34 PM
I was already inclined to go with the SoS's spelling of Vicky's last name, “Boyette”, rather than the spelling here, “Boyett”. And then I read the next line
![Section header: Sectarian violence and minorities in Syria
The Washington Post: “One of the concerns raised by people who don’t want to lift the sanctions is the violence still happening in your country. Under the regime [of former president Bashar al-Assad], there was an effort to pit various groups against each other, but some of those groups are still fighting. How would you respond to critics who say you haven’t done enough to lower that type of violence, and what is your plan to make sure attacks on minorities do not continue?”
Ahmed al-Sharaa: “Syria just got out of a fierce war, and it was living under dictatorship and the harsh regime that controlled the country for 60 years. We are going through a transitional period right now, and in transition, there are situations, conditions and laws that are different from stable countries.
For example, the Civil War in the United States — after it finished, were things stable after one year? Or did it take so long, so many years after the war? We are in the stage of rebuilding the state, and restoring and rebuilding the law. But I’m not saying that there are no problems in Syria. It’s not the end of the story.”](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:z7t63ujvfra7joacxkxqw4gx/bafkreigo44c7yvpn6m5hxbxu6xlt5zsxkkv5oq6lr2jydb5p23j7n3vhre@jpeg)
Working on compiling referendum results/details from Tuesday in Georgia. This one jumped out at me – Georgia law doesn't require a referendum to allow package sales of beer and wine! (You have to hold a vote to do it on Sundays, but not to do it in general.)
November 6, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Working on compiling referendum results/details from Tuesday in Georgia. This one jumped out at me – Georgia law doesn't require a referendum to allow package sales of beer and wine! (You have to hold a vote to do it on Sundays, but not to do it in general.)
Please enjoy this high-quality photo I got with @kelseabondatl.bsky.social last night
November 6, 2025 at 3:06 AM
Please enjoy this high-quality photo I got with @kelseabondatl.bsky.social last night
This is a comically absurd interpretation of the policy at issue. Glad a judge overturned the expulsion. www.ajc.com/education/20...
![[Cobb County] School District policy prohibits students from “intentionally” disrupting the school day. The district said that because G.D. intended to send the text messages that ended up disrupting the school day, he violated the policy. The judge said that interpretation “misconstrues the plain language” of the rule.
“The Local Board’s decision that G.D. violated the School Disruption rule is unsupported by the record evidence because there is no evidence that G.D. intended to cause a disruption,” [Judge] Leonard wrote in the six-page ruling.
——
I have highlighted the various appearances of “intentionally” and “intended” to emphasize the district’s absurd interpretation.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:z7t63ujvfra7joacxkxqw4gx/bafkreibrvwqnsy34s2cynmn42h2vm3bynymdocg742pm573ehwqvvmmrsa@jpeg)
November 6, 2025 at 2:59 AM
This is a comically absurd interpretation of the policy at issue. Glad a judge overturned the expulsion. www.ajc.com/education/20...
In Berkeley Lake, Ga., write-in candidate Kathy Sanders came in fourth place in a race where the top three candidates are elected. Two candidates who were on the ballot underperformed her.
November 5, 2025 at 10:27 PM
In Berkeley Lake, Ga., write-in candidate Kathy Sanders came in fourth place in a race where the top three candidates are elected. Two candidates who were on the ballot underperformed her.
James Shepherd, who was backed by local Democrats, has been elected Mayor of Newnan with 44% of the vote. Newnan does not have runoffs for Mayor.
November 5, 2025 at 3:59 AM
James Shepherd, who was backed by local Democrats, has been elected Mayor of Newnan with 44% of the vote. Newnan does not have runoffs for Mayor.
Master list of my ratings. I compiled this after the fact so if it looks different from the thread, let me know!
November 4, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Master list of my ratings. I compiled this after the fact so if it looks different from the thread, let me know!
Noticed this typo the other day and it's been bugging me ever since.
![A blank notice of candidacy for a county or municipal filer. This is the document that local candidates in Georgia file to appear on the ballot for a nonpartisan election (or as an independent candidate). At one point, the candidate must affirm that “as of the general electon [sic] for this office, I will have been a legal resident of the State of Georgia for [blank] consecutive years”. I have highlighted the typo “electon”, which should say “election”.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:z7t63ujvfra7joacxkxqw4gx/bafkreibbdw7fmug6xuiqe7vw2y3islqhq27yhitnyrsv4h3hnyomnycwlu@jpeg)
November 4, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Noticed this typo the other day and it's been bugging me ever since.
You have got to be kidding me
October 25, 2025 at 4:30 PM
You have got to be kidding me
Love too redistrict using metes and bounds
![First page of the 2022 redistricting ordinance for the City of Pawtucket, R.I. (Ordinance Chapter 3254). District 3's west boundary is described as “North and South Bend St., Meadow St., Norton St., Pond St., Prospect St., to George R. Bennet [sic] Highway.” I have highlighted the portion “Prospect St. to George R. Bennet [sic] Highway.”](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:z7t63ujvfra7joacxkxqw4gx/bafkreicgewndykhuxjhs4xltqahudigmxp4njvujv34rszlupqwvidffiy@jpeg)
October 20, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Love too redistrict using metes and bounds
October 16, 2025 at 4:52 PM
On Nov. 25, 2019 I added a quote from Ketanji Brown Jackson, at the time a district court judge, via a tweet from Kyle Griffin (linked in above thread).
October 7, 2025 at 2:52 PM
On Nov. 25, 2019 I added a quote from Ketanji Brown Jackson, at the time a district court judge, via a tweet from Kyle Griffin (linked in above thread).
Six years ago I posted this. I wish I could say it was no longer an active question! twitter.com/elium2/statu...
October 7, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Six years ago I posted this. I wish I could say it was no longer an active question! twitter.com/elium2/statu...
Georgia SD 35 special election has been called, rather unusually, for November 18, two weeks after the state general election.
![The State of Georgia
Executive Order
By the Governor
Senate District 35 in the Georgia State Senate has become vacant due to the resignation of Senator Jason F. Esteves.
Therefore, pursuant to Ga. Const. Art. V, § II, ¶ VIII and Code Section 21-2-544, a writ of election is hereby issued to the Secretary of State for a special election to be held on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, to fill the District 35 seat in the Georgia State Senate.
This 19th day of September 2025.
[Signature of Brian P. Kemp, Governor]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:z7t63ujvfra7joacxkxqw4gx/bafkreibwuulllhfr7zodufypw3dydnqsmrud6y6vegtheaictn6jhq2wte@jpeg)
September 20, 2025 at 12:40 AM
Georgia SD 35 special election has been called, rather unusually, for November 18, two weeks after the state general election.
City of Washington, Georgia, has candidate qualifying for the November general election next week, over a month later than legally required. Conspicuously, that is right after tomorrow's special election for the other District 1 seat, meaning whoever loses tomorrow can run again in November.
![“To the Voters of the City of Washington:
Notice is hereby given that pursuant to O.C.G.A. $ 21-2-131(a)(l) [sic], the Mayor and City Council of the City of Washington have established a qualifying fee of $108.00 for the City Council seats to be filled in the upcoming General Municipal Election. The election will be held on November 4th, 2025.
Positions Open for Election:
• District 1: Two (2) Council Members, to fill the expired terms of Councilman Nathaniel Cullars Sr. and Councilman Larry Hill
• District 2: One (1) Council Member, to fill the expired term of Councilman Edwin W. Anderson Jr.
Qualifying for this position [sic] will be Monday, September 22nd, 2025, through Thursday, September 25th, 2025, between the hours of 8:30 am and 4:30 pm in the office of the City Clerk.
Any person of the City of Washington, Georgia, who is qualified to vote shall be eligible to hold office, provided such person is at least 21 years of age.
(Mo. of 10-13-03; Ga. Laws 2004, Act 752, § 1)”
The citation in the first paragraph should be to subparagraph (a) (1) (A) of O.C.G.A. § 21-2-131.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:z7t63ujvfra7joacxkxqw4gx/bafkreibu6wqiuaay3eqfdw3ojmiq6hzqgpz3wphbfny5awvuohbyzn4djq@jpeg)
September 15, 2025 at 9:03 PM
City of Washington, Georgia, has candidate qualifying for the November general election next week, over a month later than legally required. Conspicuously, that is right after tomorrow's special election for the other District 1 seat, meaning whoever loses tomorrow can run again in November.
I understand “Jeffery” is a nonstandard spelling, but the city misspelling this guy's name twice in a row is not great, especially seeing as he, uh, won the election last time and is now the incumbent mayor seeking reelection.
(It'll probably be correct on the actual ballot, but still.)
(It'll probably be correct on the actual ballot, but still.)
August 30, 2025 at 7:48 PM
I understand “Jeffery” is a nonstandard spelling, but the city misspelling this guy's name twice in a row is not great, especially seeing as he, uh, won the election last time and is now the incumbent mayor seeking reelection.
(It'll probably be correct on the actual ballot, but still.)
(It'll probably be correct on the actual ballot, but still.)
Saw this recommended to me and I briefly thought “why are they just having content creators to discuss this when they could invite…” and then I looked at the thumbnail again lol
August 25, 2025 at 2:45 AM
Saw this recommended to me and I briefly thought “why are they just having content creators to discuss this when they could invite…” and then I looked at the thumbnail again lol
The asterisk means incumbent, the word “incumbent” also means incumbent, and one incumbent (Jennifer McDonald) isn't marked at all.
August 22, 2025 at 9:42 PM
The asterisk means incumbent, the word “incumbent” also means incumbent, and one incumbent (Jennifer McDonald) isn't marked at all.
Here's everyone who qualified to be on the Atlanta ballot this November, per an email from Clerk Lindo. Alt text to come in a reply.
August 22, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Here's everyone who qualified to be on the Atlanta ballot this November, per an email from Clerk Lindo. Alt text to come in a reply.
Hmmm, fair enough. He was a weak frontrunner but a frontrunner all the same.
August 15, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Hmmm, fair enough. He was a weak frontrunner but a frontrunner all the same.