Newsom Keep His Job After A Majority Of California Voters Reject The Recall

By Noel King,

Nicole Nixon

Published September 15, 2021 at 7:21 AM EDT

California Gov. Gavin Newsom defeated a Republican effort to recall him. It appears his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic was the No. 1 issue for voters. Newsom said he was humbled by the results.

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