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Governor Newsom Prevails in Recall Election

Governor Newsom Prevails in Recall Election

KQED's The California Report

September 15, 202114m 40s

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Governor Gavin Newsom has soundly defeated a recall effort to remove him from office. Although votes still need to be counted, more than 60% of those that have been tallied thus far voted no on the question of whether he should be recalled.

Reporters: Scott Shafer and Marisa Lagos, KQED


With Governor Newsom's decisive win in the recall election, he can now focus on several pressing needs, from the pandemic to homelessness and wildfires. But he'll also be back on the campaign trail soon enough, as he's up for re-election next year.

Guest: David McCuan, Professor and Chair of the Political Science Department at Sonoma State University


The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says California’s coronavirus transmission rates are now tilting in the right direction. The state’s coronavirus transmission level has fallen from “high” to “substantial,” the second-highest tier as defined by the CDC.

Reporter: Tara Atrian, KCRW

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