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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a)(1) In a recall election for a state officer, additional instructions shall be added to the ballot to communicate the following information:
(A) That there are two contests on the ballot.
(B) That the two contests are separate and can be voted on independently.
(2) For purposes of subparagraph (B) of paragraph (1), the following instructions are recommended:
“You can vote for the recall question regardless of whether you vote for a replacement candidate.
You can vote for a replacement candidate regardless of whether or how you vote on the recall question.”
(b) The exact wording of the instructions shall be written by the elections official to conform to the actions required by the layout of the ballot.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - California Code, Elections Code - ELEC § 11322.5 - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ca/elections-code/elec-sect-11322-5/
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