Proposition 5 explained: How California recall elections could change

How a politician gets kicked out of office in California and who takes her spot could soon change. Right now when there's a recall election you answer two questions at once. Should this politician go and who should replace them? Proposition 5 drops that second question. So if the governor got recalled the lieutenant governor would step in. Here's why it matters. Back in 2021 Gavin Newsom survived his recall but if he hadn't Larry Elder would have taken over with just 28% of the vote. There have been 182 recall attempts of state elected officials. Only 11 actually qualified for the ballot and the elected official was only removed six times. Former state senator Josh Newman wrote the measure. He is one of the six in California history who was removed from office. He says it makes sure whoever wins actually has a broad base of support. Opponents, including top California Republicans, say it protects the party in power and limits voter choice. A yes vote changes the rules, a no vote keeps them the same. It's your call on November 3rd.