Gavin Newsom will remain California governor after handily defeating recall attempt
by Maanvi Singh in Oakland from on (#5PJ32)
California voters resoundingly reject choice to replace Democratic governor, who faced a battle for his political life
California's governor, Gavin Newsom has prevailed in a historic recall election that had him battling for his political life. In a referendum on the governor's leadership through the pandemic, voters resoundingly rejected the choice to replace him with a Trumpist Republican.
The Associated Press projected the results about 45 minutes after polls closed on Tuesday night. Newsom's most popular challenger was Larry Elder, a rightwing radio host who drew comparisons to the former president and who attempted to sow baseless doubts about the election process.
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