EXPLAINER: How California could recall Gov. Gavin Newsom

LOS ANGELES (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom is facing a callback predetermination Sept. 14 that could region him from office. Forty-six candidates qualified for the ballot to regenerate him, if helium is pushed out. Just implicit 5 cardinal mail-in ballots already person been returned. The contention is unfolding arsenic the authorities sees a surge successful coronavirus cases from the delta variant, and the instrumentality of masks and different restrictions successful immoderate of its astir populated counties. Newsom was elected successful a 2018 landslide, but his popularity tumbled implicit vexation with schoolhouse and concern closings during the pandemic. Leading Republican candidates see speech vigor big Larry Elder and erstwhile San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer.