Gavin Newsom’s attorney argues for allowing the governor to list his party affiliation on the ballot in the Sept. 14 recall election.
Phil Willon
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Newsom recall election set for Sept. 14
Prospective candidates have just over two weeks to decide whether to jump into what is expected to be a frenzied race to replace California Gov. Gavin Newsom. The final day to file paperwork to run is July 16.
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Bearing gifts instead of bad news, Newsom’s political fortunes rise as California reopens
Given California’s low coronavirus infection rates and high vaccination levels, Newsom’s move to rescind restrictions will likely ensure that the shutdowns and political missteps that helped fuel dissension fade into memories by the time voters head to the polls for a recall election, political observers say.
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Newsom kicks off plan to incentivize COVID-19 vaccinations as critics lash out
Gov. Gavin Newsom, facing a recall election, drew the names of the first winners of California’s COVID-19 vaccine lottery in an upbeat event Friday. “He’s gambling for people’s votes with our taxpayer dollars,” said one recall organizer.
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Opposition to Newsom recall grows as Caitlyn Jenner, GOP generate little support, poll finds
Democratic voters in a new poll also overwhelmingly favored having a prominent Democratic replacement candidate on the recall ballot in case Newsom was ousted from office.
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How California reopening and COVID declining could spell trouble for Newsom recall effort
Newsom critics say the recall campaign must tap into discontent over homelessness, housing costs and other issues if the effort hopes to succeed.
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A day in the California recall: A 1,000-pound bear and a Hollywood-worthy campaign video
One Republican opponent posed for photos with a bear and another sought to leverage her celebrity status on national television. These events woke up what has so far been a quiet march toward a historic election to recall Gov. Gavin Newsom.
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Rob Bonta named California attorney general, would be first Filipino American in role
Gov. Gavin Newsom appoints Democratic Assemblyman Rob Bonta as California attorney general, replacing Xavier Becerra, now in the Biden Cabinet.
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Newsom acknowledges recall is likely to qualify for the ballot as final signatures are turned in
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Facing recall, Newsom discusses ‘unthinkable’ pandemic challenges and offers hope for future
The governor emphasized his administration’s work to respond to challenges that “made the unthinkable commonplace” over the last year and pledged to address deep-rooted inequities further exposed by the pandemic.