‘All you need is the filing fee and a dream’: who are Gavin Newsom’s recall challengers?

The California governor is facing a motley mix of political opponents, from Caitlyn Jenner to Republican John Cox, a businessman who lost by 24 points

As the California gubernatorial recall effort heats up, Gavin Newsom is preparing to face off against a motley mix of political challengers - including a reality TV star, a former Facebook executive, a Los Angeles billboard model, and a Republican businessman who lost the last gubernatorial race by 24 points.

California election officials are expected to verify by the end of April that Newsom's opponents have collected enough signatures to force a recall later this year - likely sometime in November.