Everything You Need To Know About The California Recall Election

Voters could oust Gov. Gavin Newsom next month and end up with a little-known Republican running the state.

For the second time in history, California voters will have the opportunity to oust their governor from office and pick a replacement from a lengthy list of aspiring leaders. The recall election on Sept. 14 ― an ordeal that’s costing taxpayers $276 million ― could upend Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom’s political future and change the course of California history. But the process, stakes and possible outcomes of the recall election aren’t widely understood. Here’s what you need to know.