[lelio]

Of the 8,359,168 votes cast statewide, some 384,427 (nearly 4.6%) were not recorded for the recall question.

Did you HAVE to vote on the recall? I would imagine you didn't and could just vote on prop 54.

[kritikos]

Did you have to vote on the recall?

Your question is right on the mark... No, you did not have to vote on recall. I have seen these statistics on other threads and have wondered what this fuss about "Missing Votes" is all about.

My conclusion?... Spin. To cast doubt on the election system. It allows the "doubt door" to be left ajar making it easier to kick open as needed during the next election cycle.