Question on Senate elections on the ballot

[wryter2000]

There are two votes on the Senate...one for a full term and one to finish a term that became vacant. Do I vote for Alex Padilla for both? I don't know if he can only serve one of the other; for example, if I vote for the shorter term, that eliminates him for the full term. I don't recall ever seeing anything like this before. Why does he have to be elected for the partial term if Newsome has already appointed him to that?

Thanks.

[Scottie Mom]

1. "It's not a mistake. California voters will vote for the same U.S. Senate seat twice"

Article:

https://www.kcra.com/article/california-voters-vote-same-us-senate-seat-twice/39996803#

[wryter2000]

2. Thanks

I was right that this is new.

[Scottie Mom]

3. You are very welcome, Fellow Californian!

So glad I live in a Blue state!

[wryter2000]

4. Oakland here

Isn't California amazing?

[Auggie]

5. The details are spelled out in the voter pamphlet

I had to read it to be sure. Hope other people do too. Damn confusing.

[TeamProg]

6. Hope this helps!

https://cadem.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/2022-Primary-Endorsements-Endorsed-Districts-Only-4_26_22.docx-1.pdf

Feinstein is not up for re-election this year so Padilla is listed twice for Full Term and Special (Partial / Unexpired Kamala Harris' term).