What to Expect in the California Gubernatorial Recall Election

Salinas, CA – The recall election ballot has two questions: In the first question, voters have the option to vote “yes” or “no” to the question of whether to remove the Governor from office. In the second question, voters will have an opportunity to select a replacement candidate. If more than 50% of voters vote to recall the governor, the governor would be removed from office and the candidate with the most votes would replace him. Each question is counted independently. Voters may vote for a replacement candidate regardless of whether or how they vote on the recall question. Likewise, voters can vote on the question regardless of whether or how they vote for a replacement candidate. Beginning this weekend, voters can expect to receive a notice from the Monterey County Elections office with more information about voting options and what to expect in the mailed ballot packet. Ballots will be mailed to all active voters by August 16th. The ballot packet will include the official ballot with new cover page, local voter information guide, party endorsement list, and a postage paid return envelope. The state voter information guide will be mailed separately. For more information on the California Gubernatorial Recall Election, visit our website at https://www.montereycountyelections.us/election-description/e/125/lang/en