Can a president or vice president be recalled?

The president, vice president, members of Congress, and the elected officials of the Bangsamoro cannot be removed via recall. The most recent recall election above the barangay level was the 2015 Puerto Princesa mayoral recall election .

Can a president be recalled in the Philippines?

At least 25% of the electorate in a specific place must have their signatures verified in a petition in order for the recall to take place. The president, vice president, members of Congress, and the elected officials of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao cannot be removed via recall.

Are there any States where you can recall a president?

However, 19 states and the District of Columbia allow for the recall of elected officials serving in state positions: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Kansas, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, Nevada, New Jersey, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, Washington, and Wisconsin.

Is there a way to recall a president outside of impeachment?

Sorry, there’s no mulligan. The U.S. Constitution does not allow for the recall of a president outside of the impeachment process or the removal of a commander-in-chief who is deemed unfit for office under the 25th Amendment .

What happens when an elected official is recalled?

If an official is successfully recalled, an election for a new candidate is held. Recall elections protect direct democracy, allow a constituency to hold their public officials accountable, and provide a check on the influence of political parties or lobbyists on an elected official.