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U.S. Sen. Barbara Boxer declares victory in Los Angeles with Sen. Dianne Feinstein after beating Carly Fiorina in 2010. California had two female U.S. senators for more than a quarter century, but has never had a female governor. Photo by Krista Kennell, Sipa Press via AP Images

Why the recall election didn’t lead to California’s first female governor

by Sameea Kamal September 13, 2021October 22, 2021

Women have held a wide range of statewide elected offices in California, so why never the governor’s office? In the Newsom recall election, the best finish for a woman was seventh.

Caitlyn Jenner, a Republican candidate in the Gavin Newsom recall election, speaks to reporters at the Hyatt Regency in Sacramento on July 9, 2021. Photo by Marissa Garcia for CalMatters

Meet Caitlyn Jenner

by Sameea Kamal August 12, 2021August 12, 2021

From left, Republican candidates for California Governor John Cox, Kevin Faulconer, Kevin Kiley and Doug Ose participate in a debate at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library, Aug. 4, 2021, in Yorba Linda. Photo by Marcio Jose Sanchez, AP Photo

Newsom recall: A fight on three fronts

by Emily Hoeven August 5, 2021August 5, 2021

From left, Republican candidates for California Governor John Cox, Kevin Faulconer, Kevin Kiley and Doug Ose participate in a debate at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library, Aug. 4, 2021, in Yorba Linda. Photo by Marcio Jose Sanchez, AP Photo

Four things to know about the Newsom recall debate

by Ben Christopher and Laurel Rosenhall August 5, 2021August 5, 2021

Nine-year-old Tag, a 1,000-pound Kodiak bear, pads around the parking lot while recall candidate John Cox speaks to the press at a campaign event at Miller Regional Park in Sacramento on May 4, 2021. Photo by Anne Wernikoff, CalMatters

Bears, merch and consultants: How Newsom recall candidates are spending campaign cash

by Ben Christopher and Jeremia Kimelman August 3, 2021August 11, 2021

Six things to know about the Newsom recall candidates’ tax returns

by Laurel Rosenhall and Sameea Kamal July 20, 2021July 29, 2021

Conservative radio talk show host Larry Elder, takes pictures with his supporters during a rally in Norwalk, on July 13, 2021. Elder announced his bid as a recall candidate for governor of California. Pablo Unzueta for CalMatters

California recall roster rundown

by Ben Christopher July 19, 2021September 9, 2021

A recall Newsom volunteer carries a sign during a petition signing event at SaveMart in Sacramento on Jan. 5, 2021. Photo by Anne Wernikoff, CalMatters

Who’s running in Newsom recall? Politicians, activists, Californians of all stripes

by Laurel Rosenhall and Sameea Kamal July 17, 2021September 3, 2021

Rafael Suarez tries to restart the generator during a hot day in Los Angeles, on July 9, 2021. As part of their plans to reduce homelessness, Republican recall candidates are calling for a clean-up of the state. Photo by Pablo Unzueta for CalMatters

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¿Es la falta de vivienda el punto débil de Newsom durante el proceso de destitución? Los republicanos piensan que sí

by Manuela Tobias July 16, 2021July 16, 2021

Rafael Suarez tries to restart the generator during a hot day in Los Angeles, on July 9, 2021. As part of their plans to reduce homelessness, Republican recall candidates are calling for a clean-up of the state. Photo by Pablo Unzueta for CalMatters

Is homelessness Newsom’s weak point in recall? Republicans are counting on it

by Manuela Tobias July 15, 2021July 16, 2021