LAS VEGAS (AP) — Republican backers of an effort to recall two Democratic state lawmakers say they will appeal a judge's ruling that the recalls failed to gather enough valid voter signatures.
Attorneys for the group of Nevada residents who launched the recall effort, including former GOP Assemblyman Stephen Silberkraus, filed a notice in court Wednesday that they intend to appeal to the state Supreme Court.
The group's attorney Dan Stewart did not immediately respond to a message seeking comment.
The controversial recalls of state Sens. Nicole Cannizzaro and Joyce Woodhouse jeopardized Democratic control of the state Senate.
The recall backers did not make any allegation of misconduct but instead cited the senators' political stances on issues like taxes.
The Nevada Senate Democrats say the recalls were doomed from the beginning and have wasted tens of thousands in taxpayer dollars.