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  • Radio host Larry Elder wins fight to enter California recall

    MICHAEL R. BLOOD and KATHLEEN RONAYNE, Associated Press|Updated Jul 26, 2021

    LOS ANGELES (AP) - A California judge on Wednesday cleared the way for conservative talk radio host Larry Elder to join the field of candidates for an upcoming recall election aimed at removing Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom from office. Elder scored a swift court victory in Sacramento, where he challenged a decision by state election officials to block him from the September recall ballot. In a tweet, Elder wrote, "Victory! My next one will be on Sept. 14 at the ballot box."... Full story

  • Caitlyn Jenner adds celebrity to run for California governor

    MICHAEL R. BLOOD, Associated Press|Updated Apr 25, 2021

    LOS ANGELES (AP) - Caitlyn Jenner begins her campaign for California governor with a prized commodity for a candidate - celebrity. But while her name is widely recognized, what she would do in the job remains a mystery. Nearly two decades ago, Hollywood fame helped elevate another Republican, Arnold Schwarzenegger, to the governor's chair. But he had already made a name in state politics, working to enact hundreds of millions of dollars in funding for school programs. He once...

  • EXPLAINER: Why is California Gov. Newsom facing a recall?

    MICHAEL R. BLOOD, AP Political Writer|Updated Mar 17, 2021

    LOS ANGELES (AP) - California Gov. Gavin Newsom is facing the possibility that he could be removed by voters in a recall election in the midst of his four-year term. Organizers appear to have sufficient petition signatures to place the election on the ballot, and the vote would likely take place later this year. Here's how it works: WHAT IS A RECALL ELECTION? California is one of 20 states that have provisions to remove a sitting governor in a recall, 19 through elections.... Full story

  • Kevin Faulconer

    Former San Diego mayor signals possible run for governor

    Michael R. Blood, AP Political Writer|Updated Jan 20, 2021

    Former San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer established a political committee Monday, Jan. 4, to begin raising money for a possible run for governor, kicking off what could be a tumultuous year in California politics as Gov. Gavin Newsom faces the threat of a recall election. In a brief statement on Twitter, the moderate Republican who served two terms in the Democratic-leaning city said there is "no better way to ring in the new year than taking the first step in turning around...