California Gov. Gavin Newsom Beats Back GOP-Led Recall

Gavin Newsom successfully defended his position as California's governor in a recall election, securing 66% of the votes against 46 candidates. His main opponent, Larry Elder, a far-right radio host, conceded after receiving 43% of the vote. Newsom's victory speech emphasized support for science, vaccines, and voting rights. Elder's campaign was marked by misinformation about election fraud. The recall election highlighted debates over COVID protections, with personal stories underscoring the importance of mask and vaccine mandates. Some candidates view this as the beginning of ongoing political battles.

What were some of the challenges faced by Governor Newsom leading up to the recall election?

• Healthcare reform and education

• COVID crisis and wildfires

• Immigration and border control

• Economic recession and unemployment

What percentage of votes did Gavin Newsom secure in the recall election?

• 66%

• 50%

• 75%

• 43%

What was Larry Elder's claim about the election results?

• The election was fair and transparent

• The election was rigged before it even happened

• The election had the highest voter turnout

• The election was postponed due to technical issues

What was one of the main reasons a Los Angeles nurse voted to keep Newsom in office?

• His economic policies

• His stance on education reform

• His environmental initiatives

• His COVID protections like mask and vaccine mandates

What did some candidates say about the future after the recall election?

• This is just the start of the battle against Newsom

• They will focus on local elections

• They will support Newsom's policies

• The battle against Newsom is over