US: California Governor Gavin Newsom defeats recall attempt
By DW
15 September 2021 |
11:18 am
California's Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom has successfully fended off an attempt to topple him in a recall election. Republicans had tried to unseat him over his policies on immigration, COVID-19 and crime.
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