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Efforts To Recall Governors Are Common, But They Rarely Succeed

California Gov. Gavin Newsom addresses reporters Tuesday in Sacramento after beating back the recall effort that aimed to remove him from office. Rich Pedroncelli/AP hide caption

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Efforts To Recall Governors Are Common, But They Rarely Succeed

September 15, 2021 • Only four governors in U.S. history have faced a recall election — and California's Gov. Gavin Newsom is one of two who managed to survive the vote.

California Gov. Newsom Lashes Out At 'Extremist' Republicans, Pledges To Fight Recall

California Gov. Gavin Newsom, pictured on March 10, has come out swinging at Republicans leading the charge to remove him from office in a recall bid. Marcio Jose Sanchez/AP hide caption

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California Gov. Newsom Lashes Out At 'Extremist' Republicans, Pledges To Fight Recall

March 15, 2021 • "Let's call it what it is: it's a partisan, Republican recall — backed by the [Republican National Committee], anti-mask and anti-vax extremists, and pro-Trump forces," Newsom said Monday.