The early August survey suggested Gov. Gavin Newsom would get ousted — and scared Democrats and progressives into ramping up their efforts. Republican Larry Elder’s rise only fueled those fears.
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Kamala Harris comes to Newsom’s rescue, whether he needs it or not
The vice president appears with Gavin Newsom to ramp up Democratic enthusiasm in the Sept. 14 recall election, as their political paths cross again at a moment of peril for Newsom.
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Why is Larry Elder focusing so much on reaching out to Latino and Asian voters?
The leading Republican candidate in the California recall election is trying to build a multiethnic coalition of voters — and overcome criticism for his views on race.
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Newsom recall: Could 1-and-done strategy backfire?
If Gov. Gavin Newsom is recalled, who should take his place? Democrats would rather you leave that part of the ballot blank. CalMatters looks at the reasoning and how it stacks up against the 2003 recall.
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How did John Cox go from GOP standard-bearer to bears and trash balls?
In 2018, the San Diego millionaire was the Republican pick for governor. In the 2021 Newsom recall, he is a man without a party. And Cox is just fine with that.
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Bears, merch and consultants: How Newsom recall candidates are spending campaign cash
New campaign finance reports reveal California recall spending: Kevin Faulconer has the most cash, Caitlyn Jenner is in debt and John Cox paid a consultant to suggest a bear.
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Recall money wars: What do Newsom’s million-dollar donors want?
A new CalMatters analysis shows which of the governor’s big financial backers are coming to his rescue in his hour of need for the California recall election. They include the unions for teachers and prison guards.
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California’s big reopening: What changes — and what doesn’t — on June 15?
Gov. Gavin Newsom promised business as usual, but there could be exceptions to everyday life returning to normal. Here are questions and answers to clear up confusion.
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Vax for cash: Newsom offers big bucks for Californians who get their shots
Facing a recall election, Gov. Newsom announces a $116.5 million COVID-19 vaccine incentive program, including a $15 million lottery with 10 winners. Californians who get a shot by June 15 and those already vaccinated can win the big prize.
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California’s population shrank in 2020, but don’t call it an exodus
The number of Californians declined in 2020 for the first year since at least 1900. But state officials blame the pandemic and insist it’s not an exodus.