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Automatic recount in Clatsop County recall

CLATSOP COUNTY, Oregon: An automatic recount of Tuesday's recall election in Clatsop County will take place after counted votes revealed a four vote difference for County Commissioner Anne Samuelson.[1] On the other hand County Commissioner Jeff Hazen defeated the recall and will remain in office. The recall election for County Commissioner Patricia Roberts will be held in November 2009.[2]

  • Anne Samuelson
    • Yes: 1,013 (50.10%)Approved (recount scheduled)
    • No: 1,009 (49.90%)
  • Jeff Hazen
    • Yes: 978 (43.9%)
    • No: 1,250 (56.1%)Defeated

Clatsop County voters cast ballots today

CLATSOP COUNTY, Oregon: Voters in Clatsop County are heading to the polls today to voice their opinion on one ballot measure:

  • The Clatsop County Commissioners recall targets: Ann Samuelson and Jeff Hazen. According to county officials ballots were sent out October 11th. Commissioner Patricia Roberts is also the target of the recall effort, however, supporters have not yet submitted signatures to recall the commissioner.

The recall efforts developed after the three commissioners voted in favor of a liquefied natural gas development.[3] However, because the recall election is not countywide, the county has a total of 5 drop-off sites: Clatsop County Clerk's Office, 24-hour Drive-up Drop Box on Exchange Street, Cannon Beach City Hall, Seaside City Hall and Warrenton City Hall.[4]

Hazen serves as the county chair and represents District 1, Samuelson reprepsents District 5 and Roberts represents District 2.[5]


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A recall is the removal of an elected official from office for wrongdoing or (occasionally) a disagreeable action the ballot measure specifies.

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