California · Elections Code

ELEC §11385: If a state officer is recalled at a recall election, the candidate receiving the highest number of votes for the office shall be declared elected for the unexpired term of the recalled officer.

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When a state officer is recalled by election, the candidate with the most votes for that office wins and serves the remainder of the recalled officer's term.

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If a state officer is recalled at a recall election, the candidate receiving the highest number of votes for the office shall be declared elected for the unexpired term of the recalled officer.

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