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How city of El Paso recall elections work – and which elected officials voters can try to remove
By Elida S. Perez at El Paso Matters
· July 1, 2026
· 6 min read
Seven notices of intent to circulate a recall petition have been filed with the City Clerk’s Office over the past decade – none of which have led to a ballot measure for voters to decide whether to remove an elected city official from office.
The recall petition process allows qualified voters...
Key takeaway Cynthia Boyar Trejo, filed June 17 by Joshua Dagda.
Why this matters in The El Paso
The recent attempt to recall Northeast District 4 city Rep. Cynthia Boyar Trejo brings attention to the city's recall process and its potential impact on local governance. With several city representative positions up for election in November, the recall effort against Boyar Trejo may influence voter decisions in other districts. The fact that none of the seven recall notices filed in the past decade have led to a ballot measure suggests that the process can be challenging to navigate. As voters consider the recall and upcoming elections, they will be weighing the performance of their representatives, including their votes on contentious issues like the Meta Platforms Inc. data center incentive agreement. The outcome of these elections and the recall effort will shape the direction of the city council and its priorities for the next term, making the next few months crucial for El Paso 's political landscape.
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Category: government ·
Published: July 1, 2026 ·
Source: El Paso Matters ·
Reading time: 6 min
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What is this story about? Seven notices of intent to circulate a recall petition have been filed with the City Clerk’s Office over the past decade – none of which have led to a ballot measure for voters to decide whether to remove an elected city official from office.
The recall petition process allows qualified voters...
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