December 2, 2025

NEWPORT, Ore. — The Lincoln County Clerk today certified 3,940 valid signatures on the recall petition for Commissioner Claire Hall. With the required threshold met, Commissioner Hall now has five days to resign; if she chooses not to, she will force a recall election, which will be held on either Tuesday, January 6, or Tuesday, January 13, 2026.

Chief Petitioner Christine Jamison issued the following statement:
“I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to every resident who engaged in this effort,” Jamison said. “To the 4,882 who signed, thank you for taking the time to learn about the issues and to participate directly in our democratic process.”

Jamison also expressed deep gratitude to the 71 volunteers who collected signatures across the county over the past three months.

“Our volunteers stood outside grocery stores, visited neighborhoods, and talked with residents from every community,” she said. “Their dedication and integrity are the reason this petition succeeded.”

She noted that many residents expressed support even if they ultimately chose not to sign.

“We heard from people who supported the recall but didn’t feel comfortable signing for personal or professional reasons,” Jamison said. “Their encouragement and willingness to speak openly about their concerns meant a great deal. This was always about giving people a voice — whatever form that took.”

The recall election will proceed unless Commissioner Hall resigns during the statutory five-day period. Ballots will be mailed out no later than 14 days before the election.

“I encourage everyone to visit recallhall.com and learn more about the issues that led me to pursue this recall,” Jamison said.