It's not a binary invalidation, but the recent California Governor recall is an example of how they can be used to (attempt) to undermine democracy. It's not me

It's not a binary invalidation, but the recent California Governor recall is an example of how they can be used to (attempt) to undermine democracy. It's not meant to be a follow-up election for the people who are more likely to vote (can take time off work). Recalls are great for when something happens that makes the electorate change their mind. In California's case, they were starting recall petitions from day 1.