Overview
- The vote removes White from office with about 85% supporting recall, the first county executive recall since the charter created the post 55 years ago.
- The office is now vacant while Legislature Chairman DaRon McGee names a temporary Democrat successor and the nine-member body has 30 days to confirm an appointee to serve until Jan. 1, 2027.
- White is asking the Missouri Supreme Court to review the case and to halt certification of the results.
- Turnout was reported at about 20.9% countywide and roughly 10% in Kansas City precincts.
- The ballot followed a citizen petition drive with more than 43,000 verified signatures after years of frustration over steep assessment swings and tax increases.