Governor's election, term and qualifications
Official text rightpowerlimitif conditionlegal term
The Governor shall be elected every fourth year at the same time and places as members of the Assembly and hold office from the Monday after January 1 following the election until a successor qualifies. The Governor shall be an elector who has been a citizen of the United States and a resident of this State for 5 years immediately preceding the Governor’s election. The Governor may not hold other public office. No Governor may serve more than 2 terms.
History: Sec. 2 amended Nov. 6, 1990, by Prop. 140. Initiative measure.
Simplified explanation
The Governor is elected every fourth year with Assembly members and serves until a successor qualifies. The Governor must be an elector who has been a U.S. citizen and state resident for 5 years, may not hold other public office, and may serve no more than 2 terms.