California Recall Election for Gov. Gavin Newsom Draws Near
Summary from the AllSides News Team
California's upcoming special election on whether to recall Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) is set for Sept. 14. Every California voter has been sent a ballot at their address for the option to vote by mail, or on election day. More than 50% of voters must vote "yes" to the recall for Newsom to be removed. The recall effort stems largely from Californians' frustrations with Newsom's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic and purportedly overbearing public health edicts. Forty-six candidates signed up to run against Newsom; in April, the petition to recall him reached over 1.7 million signatures, meeting the threshold needed to schedule a recall election. Many sources across the spectrum say conservative talk show host Larry Elder is the frontrunning challenger.
Coverage in California and around the country has covered the recall effort, Newsom's challengers, and the chances of him being voted out. Some left-rated sources highlighted data on early voting that shows a lead for Newsom; some on the right highlighted how Elder and others are moving to win over groups from whom Newsom needs more support, such as Latinos and young people. Sources across the spectrum have also concentrated Newsom's cash advantage; some on the left say that advantage might not matter, and some on the right focused on prominent Newsom donors, such as billionaire George Soros.
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From the Center
Hollywood Throws Weight Behind Gavin Newsom as California Governor Fights Recall ElectionSeveral Hollywood figures are throwing their weight behind Gavin Newsom, as the California governor fights a recall election in the state.
Voters in the Golden State are now just two weeks away from the gubernatorial recall election that will determine whether the sitting governor will remain in office for the rest of his term or lose his seat to one of his many challengers.
All registered voters will receive a mail-in ballot ahead of the day on September 14 and a number of politically engaged celebrities are already using their platforms...
From the Right
Larry Elder Releases Spanish Campaign Ads as Latino Support Rises for Newsom Recall
Larry Elder, talk radio host and Republican candidate for governor of California in the state’s special election, released Spanish campaign advertisements on Saturday — a gracious nod to Latino voters who could play a key role in ousting current Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA).
Elder speaks in Spanish:
Governor Gavin Newsom closed public schools for our children while his children went to in-person classes at a private school. Also, he closed independent restaurants while he dined in the most luxurious restaurant, where they charge $12,000 for wine! This election is not about Democrats or...
From the Left
Who’s voted so far in the California recall? Lots of Democrats, few young peopleWith the recall election less than two weeks away, the mail ballot returns so far show that more than twice as many Democrats have voted than Republicans and that liberal areas of the state such as the Bay Area have the highest rates of return, according to state officials and political data researchers.
The early numbers provide good news for Gov. Gavin Newsom. But they also show his weaknesses and what his campaign must do between now and election day on Sept. 14 — turn out young and Latino voters...
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