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A partisan recall puts California Republican Party in disarray

by Laurel Rosenhall September 16, 2021September 16, 2021

Gov. Gavin Newsom made the California recall a partisan contest, and Republican elected officials had an embarrassing showing. Larry Elder, on the other hand, is the new power in the GOP.

Gov. Gavin Newsom gives a speech following his projected victory in the recall election at the California Democratic Party headquarters in Sacramento on Sept. 14, 2021. Photo by Anne Wernikoff, CalMatters

With recall defeated, Newsom looks to 2022

by Emily Hoeven September 15, 2021September 15, 2021

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

Gov.-elect Arnold Schwarzenegger, left, and Gov. Gray Davis joke with each other as Davis shows Schwarzenegger the governor's private office at the Capitol in Sacramento on Oct. 23, 2003. The two met for the first time since the election to go discuss the transition. Photo by . Rich Pedroncelli, AP Photo

Gray Davis spills the beans on recall reforms

by Emily Hoeven August 27, 2021August 27, 2021

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

What happens if Newsom is recalled?

by Dan Walters August 15, 2021August 19, 2021

Republican gubernatorial recall candidate Kevin Faulconer holds a press conference to announce his plan for wildfire prevention, in Sacramento on July 13, 2021. Photo by Anne Wernikoff, CalMatters

Meet Kevin Faulconer

by Sameea Kamal August 12, 2021August 12, 2021

Conservative radio talk show host Larry Elder, speaks to 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

Is Larry Elder an easy target for Newsom in recall?

by Ben Christopher August 11, 2021August 11, 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

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