Newsom Holds Early Lead as Polls Close in California Recall
A voter drops off a ballot at the Orange County Registrar of Voters during the gubernatorial recall election in Santa Ana, California, on Sept. 14.
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Polls have closed in California in the special election to decide whether Gavin Newsom should be only the second governor ever in the state to be recalled from office.
Voters faced two questions on the ballot. The first asked if Newsom, a Democrat, should be recalled. If a majority said yes, he’ll be succeeded by whichever candidate from a field of more than 40 gets the most votes on the second question asking who should replace him.