Overview

• Preliminary tallies showed more than 80% of voters supported removing Frank White Jr. in Tuesday’s recall election.
• The nine-member Jackson County Legislature will choose a Democrat to replace him, with the option of a temporary appointee before selecting someone to serve through the end of 2026.
• Names under consideration include Legislature Chairman Daron McGee, attorney Phil LeVota, and former legislator Dan Tarwater.
• McGee said voters "turned a page" and emphasized that selecting a new executive is about rebuilding trust.
• Legislator Megan Smith called for an open process focused on transparency, while White acknowledged the results and thanked supporters.