§ 11386 Recall Election Vacancy Rules

• •The winner of a recall election must complete the qualification steps within 10 days of receiving the election certificate.
• •If they miss that deadline, the position is automatically considered vacant.
• •The vacant position will then be filled using the usual methods set out by law.

A state treasurer is recalled, and Jane Doe gets the most votes to replace them. Jane gets the official certificate on March 1 but never files the required forms by March 11.

Because Jane didn't qualify within the 10‑day window, the treasurer's office is treated as vacant, and the state will use its normal process (like an appointment or special election) to fill the spot.