Recall Newsom

Commentary

California’s negative reality hurts Newsom

A lack of excitement and negative current events make it difficult for California Gov. Gavin Newsom to survive a recall campaign.

By Dan Walters • August 10, 2021

WhatMatters

Newsom recall: A fight on three fronts

The Newsom recall campaign is happening on multiple fronts: debate stages, in courtrooms and on social media — you can't escape it.

By Emily Hoeven • August 5, 2021

WhatMatters

Newsom beset by environmental woes

California's drought and wildfire seasons are worsening and are converging on Gov. Gavin Newsom as he tries to beat back a recall attempt.

By Emily Hoeven • August 4, 2021

Politics

Newsom recall basics: How to vote in California’s election

A FAQ on the California election on whether to recall Gov. Gavin Newsom. There's some confusion and mixed messages on voting, so this can help sort things out.

By CalMatters Staff • August 4, 2021

Commentary

When a recall succeeds, lieutenant governor should step in

California law should be changed to require the lieutenant governor to serve if a recall is successful. It would stop gubernatorial recall abuse, focus both political parties on winning general elections and avoid many of the $215 million in costs for this exercise in democracy.

By Guest Commentary • August 4, 2021

WhatMatters

Backsliding in fight against COVID: Masks required for many Californians

Less than three months after Gov. Gavin Newsom unveiled his “California Roars Back” campaign-budget slogan, it already feels outdated. Seven Bay Area counties on Monday mandated masks indoors regardless of vaccination status, following in the footsteps of Los Angeles, Sacramento and Yolo counties. Around 50% of California’s population is now living under the same mask […]

By Emily Hoeven • August 3, 2021

Commentary

Newsom sometimes his own worst enemy

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is sometimes his own worst enemy by undermining his credibility and character.

By Dan Walters • August 2, 2021

WhatMatters

Newsom’s biggest hurdle to beating recall

Newsom needs to fire up voters to beat the recall, but he may be bolstering turnout among the very Californians who want to see him ousted.

By Emily Hoeven • July 28, 2021

Commentary

Early recall election could backfire on Newsom

California Gov. Gavin Newsom and the Legislature advanced the date of his recall election to September 14 but it could backfire if events continue to turn negative.

By Dan Walters • July 28, 2021

WhatMatters

Newsom tries to go tough on crime

In an attempt to soothe voters spooked by crime rates, Gov. Newsom signed a bill to continue classifying organized retail theft as a crime.

By Emily Hoeven • July 22, 2021