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California Recall: The 2022 Campaign Starts Now

Gov. Newsom's election battles aren't over just because he defeated the recall.

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Newsom Defeats Recall, But Likely Faces Larry Elder Again Next Year

There are also still a lot of votes to count, despite all indications being that Larry Elder has no path to recall victory.

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Live: Newsom Wins As Recall Fails, According To AP — California Election Results 2021

Here are the latest numbers from Tuesday's recall election.

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Recall Election Day Is Here. California Voters Head To The Polls ‘Last Minute’

Voters still have the opportunity to register day-of and vote in-person at vote centers across the state, which means results could be up in the air for days after the polls close tonight.

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The Three Ways The California Recall Election Could Go

The recall election could end up with three very different results for the future of Gov. Gavin Newsom and of politics in California. Here’s how the scenarios could play out.

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In Long Beach, Biden Caps Democratic Blitz To Turn Out Recall Voters

The President threw the full support of the White House behind California Governor Gavin Newsom in Long Beach on Monday night as the state’s recall election entered its final 24 hours.

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If You’ve Waited To Cast Your Ballot, Read This

It's Election Day in California. Here's how to vote (for you procrastinators).

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Democrats Have Turned Out In A Big Way To Support Newsom... So Far

The early voting results could be a good sign for the Governor as he faces a high-profile recall election.

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If Newsom Is Recalled, What Could A Republican Governor Actually Accomplish?

With a Democratic majority in the State Assembly and Senate, any Republican governor would face stiff opposition.

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Four people of Chinese descent in casual clothes -- 3 women and one man -- attend an outdoor rally for the California recall. The man and woman in center hold a yellow banner that reads "Vote Gavin Newsom Out!"

Chinese-Speaking Supporters Of The Recall Of Gov. Newsom Are 'Micro-Targeting' Voters With Text Blast

A group of Chinese-speaking recall supporters said it’s sending anti-Newsom texts to about 200,000 voters with 25 of the most common Chinese surnames, such as Wang, Liu and Chen.

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LA, Do You Want To Weigh In On Redistricting? Here's How

You still have a couple of opportunities to make your voice heard in this once-a-decade process.

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After Ignoring Him For Decades, LA’s Black Political Establishment Is Uniting To Stop Larry Elder

The conservative and contrarian radio host is courting Black and Latino voters in his campaign to win the governorship in deep blue California.

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