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Gov. Gavin Newsom during a press conference where he signed new gun legislation into law at the Capitol Annex Swing Space in Sacramento on Sept. 26, 2023.

Will Gavin Newsom wind up as one of California’s unpopular ex-governors?

by Dan Walters November 8, 2023November 7, 2023

Some California governors leave office on a high note and some in clouds of disdain. New polling suggests Gavin Newsom may become one of the latter.

recall election

When a recall succeeds, lieutenant governor should step in

by Guest Commentary August 4, 2021August 3, 2021

The potential dates are narrowing for the Gavin Newsom recall election.

When is the Newsom recall election? Maybe sooner than you think

by Laurel Rosenhall June 7, 2021June 29, 2021

Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks to the press during a visit to Ruby Bridges Elementary School in Alameda on March 16, 2021. "We will fight it. We will defeat it," Newsom said of the recall effort. Photo by Anne Wernikoff, CalMatters

Commentary, Politics

How to avoid a recall meltdown and improve California elections

by Guest Commentary May 4, 2021May 4, 2021

A recall campaign sign is surrounded by floating cash. As the campaign to recall Gov. Gavin Newsom gets underway, recall supporters have collected more donations but the governor has more ready to spend. Illustration by Anne Wernikoff, CalMatters; iStock

Recall backers raise more, but Newsom’s side has more cash in the bank

by Ben Christopher May 4, 2021May 4, 2021

A medida que la campaña para destituir al gobernador Gavin Newsom se pone en marcha, los partidarios de la destitución han recolectado más donaciones, pero el gobernador está más dispuesto a gastar. Ilustración de Anne Wernikoff, CalMatters; iStock

CalMatters en Español

Los partidarios de la destitución recaudan más, pero el lado de Newsom tiene más efectivo en el banco

by Ben Christopher May 4, 2021May 4, 2021

Magaly Colelli, left, owner of Magaly's restaurant talks with Gov. Gavin Newsom and actor Danny Trejo, center, in San Fernando, on April 29, 2021. Photo by Robert Gauthier, Los Angeles Times via AP/Pool

Democratic leaders rally behind Newsom to fight recall, but how enthusiastic is the grassroots?

by Ben Christopher May 1, 2021May 3, 2021

El gobernador Gavin Newsom pronuncia el discurso sobre el Estado del Estado en el Dodger Stadium de Los Ángeles el 9 de marzo de 2021. Foto de Shae Hammond para CalMatters

CalMatters en Español

Opinión: Por qué ningún demócrata debería postularse para destituir Newsom

by Guest Commentary April 20, 2021April 20, 2021

California Capitol, home of the Assembly and Senate. Photo by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters

Despite favorable poll, Newsom faces recall test

by Dan Walters April 5, 2021April 1, 2021

Recall Newsom volunteer Kerin Kay holds up a sign during a petition signing event at SaveMart in Sacramento on Jan. 5, 2021. Photo by Anne Wernikoff, CalMatters

How California’s recall rules could spell trouble for Gavin Newsom

by Ben Christopher March 8, 2021March 8, 2021

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