Monday, March 12, 2012
1:22 PM
GAB to seek shorter extension that could put recall general election June 5
The GAB today approved a shorter extension than what the staff had originally sought to finish its review of recall petitions against Gov. Scott Walker and Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch.
The agency expects to go to court Wednesday to seek an extension to March 30 to finish its review. If granted, any primaries would be held May 8 with a general election to follow June 5.
The staff's original suggestion could have resulted in a primary May 15 and a general election June 12.
A Dane County judge would have to approve the requested extension.
-- By Andy Szal
