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Republican gubernatorial candidate Kevin Faulconer speaks during a news conference in Los Angeles on Feb. 2, 2021. Six weeks after California officials announced that Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom would face an almost certain recall election, the contest remains framed by uncertainty, even the date when it might take place is unclear. Photo by Jae C. Hong, AP Photo

Politics

A serious man: Can Kevin Faulconer run for governor without the gimmicks?

The former San Diego mayor is trying to use policy proposals to set himself apart from John Cox, Caitlyn Jenner and other recall candidates trying to unseat Gov. Gavin Newsom.

By

Ben Christopher

• June 14, 2021

El candidato republicano a gobernador Kevin Faulconer habla durante una conferencia de prensa en Los Ángeles el 2 de febrero de 2021. Foto de Jae C. Hong, AP Photo

CalMatters en Español

Un hombre serio: ¿Puede Kevin Faulconer postularse para gobernador sin los trucos?

Read this article in English. Kevin Faulconer no es el tipo con el oso. Estás pensando en John Cox, el republicano de modales apacibles y candidato a gobernador fallido de 2018 que pasó gran parte de mayo paseando por el estado con un Kodiak de 1,000 libras llamado Tag, con la esperanza de desviar parte del […]

By

Ben Christopher

• June 14, 2021

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

Politics

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

The date of California's recall election still is not set, but voters may decide the governor's fate closer to Labor Day than November.

By

Laurel Rosenhall

• June 7, 2021

Several hands holding bags of cash move toward a recall ballot box.Though California voters may be divided by geography and class, its pro-and anti-recall campaign donors are not. Image via iStock

Politics

Who’s bankrolling the Newsom recall campaigns?

The big money for both sides in the California recall election is coming from the same wealthy enclaves, and not so much from out of state.

By

Ben Christopher

• May 26, 2021

Politics

Follow the money: Gavin Newsom recall edition

Keep track of who is giving money in the Gavin Newsom recall campaign and where it's coming from in this dashboard, which will be updated daily.

By

Jeremia Kimelman

• May 26, 2021

Politics

Total Recall: An illustrated guide to the Newsom recall

Want to quickly get up-to-speed on efforts to recall California governor Gavin Newsom? This illustrated guide will walk you through it.

By

Cecily Mireles

• May 25, 2021

Gov. Gavin Newsom released his tax returns and called on potential recall candidates to do the same.

Politics

Newsom releases tax return, but will recall candidates?

Gov. Gavin Newsom and First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom made $1.7 million and paid $712,000 in state and federal taxes in 2019. His campaign says state law requires recall challengers to release their returns.

By

Laurel Rosenhall

• May 17, 2021

A student runs into a school building. Amid a recall campaign, Gov. Gavin Newsom and challenger Kevin Faulconer are rolling out big plans. Image via iStock

WhatMatters

Newsom, Faulconer make big promises to Californians

Go big or go home. That seems to be the modus operandi for Gov. Gavin Newsom and the Republican candidates vying to replace him in an all-but-certain recall election. Newsom on Wednesday unveiled a $20 billion proposal to “reimagine” public schools, noting that it represents “the highest level of state school funding in California history.” […]

By

Emily Hoeven

• May 13, 2021

Gov. Gavin Newsom says his tax rebate plan follows the constitution. Image via iStock

Politics

Facing recall, Newsom uses anti-tax amendment for his own devices

Does the governor's tax rebate plan follow California's constitution? His finance director says yes, but an anti-tax activist isn't so sure.

By

Ben Christopher

• May 11, 2021

El gobernador Gavin Newsom dice que su plan de devolución de impuestos sigue la constitución. Imagen a través de iStock

CalMatters en Español

A punto de enfrentar una elección revocatoria, Newsom utiliza una enmienda anti-impuestos para sus propios dispositivos

¿El plan de devolución de impuestos del gobernador sigue la constitución de California? Su director de finanzas dice que sí, pero un activista contra los impuestos no está tan seguro.

By

Ben Christopher

• May 11, 2021