hello there,
i need your help as I am being sued for defamation by a county commissioner after I unsuccessfully tried to have him recalled. I am being sued over the wording of the recall petition, which states that the basis of the recall is that he battered his wife.

notify your homeowner's insurance carrier of the lawsuit, and see if they will provide you with defense services. they will figure out if they should offer you additional defense services.
If they can't help you, you need to try to find a defense lawyer.