5 takeaways after California governor handily defeats recall

Republicans intended the recall to be a referendum on Democrats’ rule of California, and the homelessness, crime, high housing costs and energy problems that accompanied it. But with the help of the spreading delta variant Gov. Newsom turned it into a referendum on their opposition to precautions against the coronavirus.

California recall election results: See state and county results

See voting results from the California recall election, including state totals and the outcome in 58 individual counties.

California Governor Gavin Newsom defeats recall effort
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom has ably fended off Republicans' recall attempt. He did so by changing the stakes of the contest from a referendum on his own performance and into a partisan fight over Trumpism and the coronavirus. KTVU Fox 2's Amber Lee reports from Sacramento.

California recall fails; Gov. Gavin Newsom stays in office

The victory cements Newsom as a prominent figure in national Democratic politics and preserves his prospects for a future U.S. run.

California recall candidates make one last push for votes

The candidates in the Governor Gavin Newsom recall election made one final push on election day. The governor spent the final day in the Bay Area, while the two leading Republicans focused on Southern California.

California recall candidates make one last push for votes
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The candidates in the Governor Gavin Newsom recall election made one final push on election day. The governor spent the final day in the Bay Area, while the two leading Republicans focused on Southern California. KTVU FOX 2's Andre Senior reports.

Poll: Women more likely to support Governor Newsom in California recall election

The survey showed 66% of female voters would vote against recalling the governor in today's election, while only 48% of men would vote against the recall.

5 things to look for in California's gubernatorial recall

Most California Democrats vote by mail, and Republicans tend to vote in-person and have their ballots tallied faster. So whatever the results Tuesday night, they’ll likely become more and more Democratic as the counting continues.

GOP pushes unfounded fraud claims before California recall

Voters will have a number of options to cast their ballots on Tuesday for the gubernatorial recall election.

Biden: Results of California recall will be felt nationally

President Joe Biden is putting the stakes of the recall election that could remove California Gov. Gavin Newsom from office in stark terms. 

EXPLAINER: If Newsom recall fails, no winning candidate

California voters are being asked these two questions: Should Newsom be removed from office, yes or no, and who should replace him? If a majority votes yes on Newsom’s removal, the candidate who gets the most votes on the second question would become governor for the final year of Newsom’s term.

Man assaulted during pro-Newsom recall rally in San Rafael

Witnesses told police that the suspect had walked into the area and began cutting down the anti-Newsom political banners with a knife.

President Biden joins Newsom in Long Beach for campaign rally

President Joe Biden is making his long-touted visit to California on Monday in support of Gov. Gavin Newsom, with the pair expected to campaign in Long Beach as the gubernatorial recall election enters its final hours. 

San Francisco political parties preview gubernatorial recall

When it comes to winning the election, both republicans and democrats say voters need to turnout. If the recall succeeds, then the question becomes who will replace Gavin Newsom.

California moves to streamline assisted death law for terminally ill patients

California lawmakers moved Friday to extend and streamline an assisted death law, reducing the time until terminal patients can acquire the fatal drugs.