Newsom's recall from the post of governor of California: how the process is going and what will happen next

Republicans hope to revive the spirit of 2003 and topple Governor Gavin Newsom as head of California, reports Politico.

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Less than two weeks are left before the second recall in the history of the state of California, and the fate of Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom will soon be decided.

This is the best chance for Republicans in the last ten years to regain control of Sacramento after they were stripped of their posts in the state administration since Arnold Schwarzenegger left office in 2011.

The race has sparked a lot of intrigue on the part of 45 active candidates seeking to replace Newsom, and every move by the governor over the past few months has been scrutinized through the lens of his impact on his own survival.

Here's what you need to know about California's unique two-step governor recall voting process.

When review

The voting date in California is September 14. Millions of ballots were sent out, and voters had until Sept. 7 to request one if they wanted to vote.

Some of these bulletins have already been submitted. Election officials will count all ballots stamped on election day and delivered within a week of the due date.

Who's on the ballot

By definition, Newsom, who was elected governor in 2018, will be the main person. If the majority of people vote for his review, then the question will then be at the top, who should be elected for the remainder of the term.

Newsom cannot be included in the list of candidates for the post of governor after being recalled. Candidates only need a simple majority to take his place if Newsom is withdrawn.

Democratic leaders made the strategic decision to dissuade Democrats from running for replacement in an attempt to solidify Newsom's support. YouTube blogger Kevin Puffrat is in the lead without the main Democratic politicians in the ballots.

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But a lot of attention was paid to conservative candidates. Reality TV star Kaitlyn Jenner applied and received many reviews.

Libertarian radio host Larry Elder has emerged as one of the top Republican contenders in recent weeks. Other top Republicans on the list include former San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer, 2018 Republican gubernatorial candidate John Cox, state Assemblyman Kevin Kiely and former Assemblyman Ted Gaines. The state Republican Party has decided not to endorse either candidate.

What are the prospects for recalling Newsom

Public polls consistently show that Newsom will “survive” a recall and should not have to leave office. A July poll conducted by the Public Policy Institute of California showed a larger voter support gap of 58% to 39% in Newsom's favor.

prehistory

In a sense, the recall efforts were successful as a result of chaos and frustration caused by a global pandemic.

For a petition for withdrawal to be successful, signatures must be collected from registered voters in the state in an amount equivalent to 12 percent turnout in the previous gubernatorial election, or just under 1,5 million valid signatures if Newsom is withdrawn.

The campaigning Conservatives got a big hiatus last year when a judge gave them a few extra months to collect the signatures needed for the revocation. During this extended period, frustration with California's public health restrictions helped shake the already unstable nerves of society.

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Newsom's reputation has grown and fallen over the past year and a half, largely depending on how the public assessed his actions with the pandemic.

But the ground for the recall was set more than a century ago, when progressive reformers passed legislation on the eventual recall of the state governor as a way to strengthen direct democracy and give the public control of those in power.

How it used to be

The recall of the Governor of California already took place in 2003. Voters then ousted Democrat Governor Gray Davis, who was struggling to cope with the energy crisis. Hollywood star Arnold Schwarzenegger then won the race to replace him.

The famous actor has bypassed more than 135 candidates thanks to his famous a family name and long-standing reputation as a moderate republican on cultural issues. After serving the remainder of Davis's term, Schwarzenegger quietly won the full term in 2006.

Voters in 2003 were asked two questions: the choice in favor of the withdrawal of Davis and the list of candidates for his place. Now the same scheme works with Newsom.

More than 55 percent of the 9,4 million votes cast in 2003 were for Davis's recall, and Schwarzenegger received about 1,5 million more votes than the closest replacement candidate.

When everything is decided

This is an open question given the widespread use of mail-order voting in California. Moreover, the speed of counting depends on how far they are divided.

Davis lost to Schwarzenegger on the night of the recall, but the results were officially confirmed more than a month later.

How much is it

In early July, the California Department of the Treasury estimated that the administrative costs of the recall would be approximately $ 275 million.

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