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How much was spent on the recall? One estimate: Nearly half a billion dollars. (Published 2021)
By Jill Cowan
Gavin Newsom holds onto his job as California governor, CNN projects
Trump, Elder’s campaign falsely claimed fraud before California votes were counted — a growing GOP tactic
By Elise Viebeck & Tom Hamburger
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Full speed ahead on overhauling California recalls
By Ben Christopher
Arnold Schwarzenegger says voters were right to retain Newsom, calls GOP field 'disastrous'
By Seema Mehta
How Gavin Newsom survived the recall
By Carla Marinucci & David Siders
Larry Elder concedes California recall election to Gavin Newsom, vows to carry on movement
By Jeong Park
California Gov. Gavin Newsom beats back GOP-led recall
By Kathleen Ronayne
Democrat Gavin Newsom easily survives California recall, will remain governor
By Annika Kim Constantino
Newsom’s Anti-Trump Recall Strategy Offers Republicans a Warning for 2022 (Published 2021)
By Jonathan Martin
5 takeaways from Newsom’s big win in California’s recall election
By Seema Mehta & Melanie Mason
Newsom overwhelmingly defeats California recall attempt
By Laurel Rosenhall & Sameea Kamal
California overwhelmingly rejects recall, keeps Newsom as governor
By Phil Willon, Taryn Luna & Julia Wick