The effort to recall embattled Poway City Councilmember Tony Blain was ahead , according to early returns Tuesday.

Blain has only been in office since last December. Since his swearing in, he’s been accused of vote trading and threatening and harassing city staffers and other officials.

Plus, he's been charged by the San Diego County District Attorney's office with four felonies and a misdemeanor.

In August, the City Council voted to hold a special municipal election in November after enough signatures from District 2 residents were collected to place the recall on the ballot.

Only voters living in Poway's District 2 are eligible to vote in the Nov. 4 recall.

Why it matters

Blain was elected to the Poway City Council last December. Problems started almost immediately. He was accuse

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