California · Elections Code
ELEC §11383: If one-half or more of the votes at a recall election are “No”, the officer sought to be recalled shall continue in office.
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An officer facing recall remains in office if at least half the votes cast in the recall election are 'No' votes.
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If one-half or more of the votes at a recall election are “No”, the officer sought to be recalled shall continue in office.
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