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Changes Recall Election Process for Statewide Officers. Legislative Constitutional Amendment.
Changes Recall Election Process for Statewide Officers. Legislative Constitutional Amendment.
Summary
Under current law, voters elect replacement candidates at the same time as the recall election. This measure instead fills recall vacancies by subsequent special election or appointment. Fiscal Impact: Net fiscal effect unknown. In the event of a recall, savings or costs of millions of dollars to administer the election depending on the office recalled. Supporters: None submitted Opponents: None submitted
Money Raised
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and adjustments from the most recent Political Reform Division analysis.
Largest Contributions
Showing the 10 largest contributions to committees formed primarily for and against Prop 5 in the election cycle when it appeared on the ballot. Contributions in earlier election cycles and contributions between allied committees are excluded. For more information on funding for ballot measure campaigns, visit the Power Search campaign finance search engine.
Yes on Prop 5
No on Prop 5
What your vote means
Yes
A YES vote on this measure means: Recall elections would no longer include a question about who should fill the vacancy. Instead, vacancies typically would be filled through special elections or appointments, depending on the office and timing.
No
A NO vote on this measure means: Voters would continue to be asked who should fill the vacancy as part of recall elections.
More on Proposition 5
For background on Proposition 5, an analysis by the legislative analyst, endorsements for and against the measure, and more...
- Read the California Voter Information Guide.
Arguments
Pro
Proposition 5 restores the recall to its original purpose: removing corrupt officials. It closes the loophole that allows replacements to win with a small fraction of the vote, reducing the politics and costs of future recalls. Endorsed by League of Women Voters of California and California Common Cause. Vote YES
Con
Proposition 5 degrades California’s century-old recall process by limiting voters’ right to select a replacement for recalled officials. Instead, when statewide elected officials are recalled, other politicians would choose a replacement. For lower offices, another costly, taxpayer-funded election would come months later, leaving the office vacant and the people unrepresented.
Campaigns
For
- Josh Newman
Californians for a Prosperous
Golden State - 101 E. Commonwealth Ave.
- Suite A, Fullerton 92832
- (818) 585-4601 hello@fixtherecall.com
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