The leading Republican candidate in the California recall election is trying to build a multi-ethnic coalition of voters — and overcome criticism for his views on race.
The leading Republican candidate in the California recall election is trying to build a multi-ethnic coalition of voters — and overcome criticism for his views on race.
![Carlos Hernandez holds his mask while getting a haircut from Sarah Cordiey at Spiros Barber Shop in Long Beach, on June 9, 2021. "During the pandemic, I got depression and anxiety," said Hernandez, who saw his family last week for the first time in more than a year. "But then when I got [fully] vaccinated I felt a lot better." Pablo Unzueta for CalMatters](https://i2.wp.com/calmatters.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/0692021_ReopeningJune15_PU_Sized_15.jpg?resize=800%2C600&ssl=1)
