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Conservative radio talk show host Larry Elder, talks to his supporters at a rally in Norwalk, on July 13, 2021. Elder announced his bid as a recall candidate for governor of California. Pablo Unzueta for CalMatters

Judge puts Larry Elder on recall ballot, throws out tax return requirement

by Laurel Rosenhall July 21, 2021July 23, 2021

Conservative talk show host Larry Elder wins his lawsuit to be a replacement candidate in the California recall. A judge rules that a tax return requirement doesn’t apply to recalls.

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

A recall Newsom volunteer carries a sign during a petition signing event at SaveMart in Sacramento on Jan. 5, 2021. Photo by Anne Wernikoff, CalMatters

Who’s running in Newsom recall? Politicians, activists, Californians of all stripes

by Laurel Rosenhall and Sameea Kamal July 17, 2021September 3, 2021

Gov. Gavin Newsom delivers a news conference at Universal Studios in Universal City, regarding California's coronavirus-related restrictions that were lifted on Tuesday, June 15, 2021. After 15 months, California's economy has fully reopened. Pablo Unzueta for CalMatters

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Votación para retiro de Newsom tiene fecha, 14 de Septiembre

by Laurel Rosenhall July 9, 2021July 9, 2021

Gov. Gavin Newsom delivers a news conference at Universal Studios in Universal City, regarding California's coronavirus-related restrictions that were lifted on Tuesday, June 15, 2021. After 15 months, California's economy has fully reopened. Pablo Unzueta for CalMatters

It’s a date: Newsom recall election set for Sept. 14

by Laurel Rosenhall July 1, 2021July 9, 2021

Gov. Gavin Newsom holds a press conference at The Unity Council in Oakland to announce an estimated $75.5 billion surplus and in addition to stimulus checks, tax rebates and additional rent relief on May 10, 2021. Photo by Anne Wernikoff, CalMatters

Newsom recall twist: Governor sues elections chief he appointed

by Emily Hoeven June 29, 2021June 29, 2021

Capitolio de California. Foto de Anne Wernikoff para CalMatters

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