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RockRaven

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6. In CA, after a resignation, the governor has a two week window to call for a special election

Reply to newdeal2 (Reply #4)

Sun Apr 12, 2026, 07:00 PM

Apr 12

and the window for the possible special election date is 18-20 weeks out, on a Tuesday. So very limited discretion. It is basically a five month vacancy, give or take, no matter what.

But if the resignation happens too close to the next regular election then the regular election date gets used.

(caveat: that's my best recollection off the top of my head; I didn't look it up and may have gotten something wrong)

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Swalwell faces pressure to resign as more than 50 former staffers denounce alleged misconduct in new signed letter [View all] WhiskeyGrinder Apr 12 OP

I was a Swalwell supporter up until Friday night Starry Messenger Apr 12 #1

I suggest you hold that thought.... FarPoint Apr 12 #8

When this many former staffers sign on this quickly, it makes one wonder what sort of RockRaven Apr 12 #2

Not just the staffers. The way his endorsements evaporated the other day, too. WhiskeyGrinder Apr 12 #3

How quickly can his seat be filled newdeal2 Apr 12 #4

In CA, after a resignation, the governor has a two week window to call for a special election RockRaven Apr 12 #6

Thanks, that does not sound great newdeal2 Apr 12 #7

I think he needs to resign and drop out also chelsea0011 Apr 12 #5