Apathetic voters could hand California recall to Republicans: ‘Folks seem unaware’

The Guardian says When Gavin Newsom was first elected governor of California in 2018, he captured a greater share of the vote than any other Democrat in state history. And he has remained broadly popular, despite a global pandemic, economic catastrophe, and a scandalously ill-timed visit to the Michelin-starred restaurant the French Laundry.

But with California’s gubernatorial recall election under way, Newsom is fighting for his political life. The Democratic governor of a deep blue state could narrowly lose his seat to a fringe rightwing radio host – in large part due to inertia and apathy among voters.

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2021/aug/25/california-governor-recall-gavin-newsom-larry-elder