Patrick Duncan recall, Franklin County, Nebraska (2012)

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Franklin County Attorney recall

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An effort to recall Patrick Duncan from his position as county attorney of Franklin County, Nebraska was launched in August 2012.[1] The recall effort was abandoned in October 2012 after recall supporters failed to turn in signatures.

## Background[edit]

A recall affidavit was filed by Deborah Welton on August 14. Welton said, "I think I’m doing what dozens, if not hundreds of people in this county want done, but a lot of people don’t want to stick their necks out and do it."[1] The petition against Duncan noted discrepancies in the handling of court cases as the impetus for recall.[2] Recall organizers did not turn in signatures by the October deadline, and the recall effort came to an end.[3]

## See also[edit]

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## Footnotes[edit]

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Hastings Tribune, "Area county officials face recall effort," August 28, 2012 (dead link)
2. ↑ KHAS-TV, "Superior residents demand city changes," September 17, 2012
3. ↑ KHAS 5, "Franklin County recall petition fails; Grand Island's surges ahead," October 3, 2012 (dead link)

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