In 2003 California citizens passed a ballot initiative to remove Governor Gray Davis from office. This is an example of which type of election?

The 2003 ballot initiative to remove Governor Gray Davis from office is an example of a recall election. In a recall election, voters have the power to remove an elected official from their position before the end of their term, typically through a petition process followed by a vote. This specific event highlighted the ability of citizens to hold elected officials accountable for their actions while in office.