AURORA | Proponents of an effort to recall Arapahoe County DA Amy Padden failed to turn in petitions today, which could have set a recall election in motion.

Officials from the secretary of state office said proponents contacted them today to say they would not be turning in any petitions.

Aurora Councilmember Danielle Jurinsky and the rest of the recall committee had just over a month to collect 75,875 valid signatures. Petition drive experts said another 30% more signatures are likely needed to ensure enough valid signatures can be approved by election officials.

Jurinsky was not immediately available for comment. The case has drawn accusations that the effort by Jurinsky was one of personal vendettas and political grandstanding.

Jurinsky’s pursuit of Padden, a Democrat, began in Ma

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