Some California voters are confused about how the recall process works as they decide whether to keep Governor Gavin Newsom in office.
or keep him in office for the remainder of his term, but many voters are still confused about how the recall process works.
Voter confusion is in part due to the infrequency of recall elections in California. While there have been 179 attempted recalls of state officials in California since the state adopted its recall process in 1911, only 11 have qualified for a ballot, and only six of those have been successful in removing the targeted official from office.
Some voters are also uncertain how a new governor would be selected if Newsom is recalled, and how long that individual would serve as governor. Newsom will be ousted from office only if more than 50 percent of voters who return their recall ballots vote"Yes" on this first question. If the"Yes" votes do not meet that threshold, Newsom will remain in office and finish his term, which is due to end on January 2, 2023.
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