Ranking of alternative candidates in CA Recall election

[brooklynite]

Larry Elder: 43.4%
Kevin Paffrath 10.8%
Kevin Faulconer 9.6%
Brandon Ross 6.2%

[Journeyman]

1. Well, well, well. Elder did considerably better than expected . . .

Of course, 43% of a third of the votes cast won't get him far in a true election, should he decide to take a shot in '22, but then, that's his problem (and the GQP's bane).

[Hugh_Lebowski]

5. See post #4 (nt)

[alwaysinasnit]

2. Had the Republicans fielded a serious candidate, this might have been a closer race.

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

3. So 14.5% of California voted for Elder

Is the GOP tired of winning yet?

[Hugh_Lebowski]

4. Not sure that's accurate because I think everyone was allowed to vote for someone

Should the recall succeed.

If I understand correctly, you could vote NO on recall, but also pick Elder as your (effectively) #2 choice.

So 43% of Californians voted for Elder ... as either their #1 or #2 choice is more accurate.

Someone correct me if I'm wrong.