Headline RoundupSeptember 1st, 2021

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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