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California recall candidates stretch the truth on COVID, climate change and more

by Sameea Kamal September 9, 2021September 10, 2021

California recall candidates are sometimes playing loose with the facts on the campaign trail. Here’s an analysis of some of their claims.

If Newsom recall succeeds, how would a Republican govern?

If Newsom is recalled, how would a Republican governor get anything done?

by Laurel Rosenhall August 30, 2021August 31, 2021

Recall candidate John Cox speaks during a campaign event at Miller Regional Park in Sacramento on May 4, 2021. Photo by Anne Wernikoff, CalMatters

Who is John Cox and what would he do as governor?

by Ben Christopher August 17, 2021August 17, 2021

Republican recall candidate John Cox speaks during a campaign event at Miller Regional Park in Sacramento on May 4, 2021. Photo by Anne Wernikoff, CalMatters

Meet John Cox

by Sameea Kamal August 12, 2021August 12, 2021

Republican recall candidate John Cox holds a press conference at the state Capitol on Aug. 5, 2021. Cox brought a giant Monopoly board dubbed “Gavinopoly” to outline points in his proposed tax cut plan. Photo by Anne Wernikoff, CalMatters

How did John Cox go from GOP standard-bearer to bears and trash balls?

by Ben Christopher August 9, 2021August 9, 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