California CodesCalifornia Constitution - CONSArticle V — ExecutiveSection 2
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.
Notes
Requires the Governor to be elected every four years with Assembly members and to serve from the Monday after January 1 following election until a successor qualifies. Requires elector status, United States citizenship, and five years’ immediate California residency; prohibits holding another public office and limits service to two terms.
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