California Proposition 5, a legislative constitutional amendment on the November 3, 2026 ballot, would eliminate the simultaneous successor election in state officer recalls, leaving vacancies to be filled later while permitting recalled officials to seek reelection. Trader consensus favoring rejection at 59.5% reflects organized opposition from groups including the Election Integrity Project California and Reform California, which argue the change reduces voter control by removing the ability to select a replacement on the same ballot. Supporters such as the League of Women Voters, Common Cause, and Secretary of State Shirley Weber contend it prevents low-turnout replacements and restores the recall’s original purpose. Absent recent statewide polling on the measure itself, the slight lean against passage aligns with broader debates over recall mechanics and the influence of legislative referral amid competing ballot priorities.