California sets Newsom recall election for Sept. 14
July 2, 2021 | California
California Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis on Thursday set the recall election that threatens to oust Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) for Sept. 14.
“Although the window of time from which I could select a date was narrow, I believe we have chosen a fair and reasonable date for this election to take place,” Kounalakis said in a statement. “It has always been my intention to choose an election date that gives election officials and the public ample time to ensure a smooth election with broad participation.”
The declaration brings to a head a yearlong signature-gathering effort by Newsom’s critics to try to oust him from office.
The recall campaign snowballed during Newsom’s early handling of the coronavirus pandemic…
(Excerpts from the Hill)
