This allows voters to concentrate on
the merits of recall without being distracted by other candidates It also has the
advantage of allowing prospective candidates sufficient time to nominate and campaign
for a real vacancy. Otherwise, they are investing their time and money campaigning for a
vacancy that might not exist. The problem with this approach is the expense and delay
involved in holding two elections and the uncertainty of voters as to whether they wish to
recall an elected officer if they do not know who the likely replacement might be (given
that the replacement could be even worse).