Los Angeles (Associated Press)-California will hold a recall election on September 14, which may remove the first Democratic governor Gavin Newsom from office.

The date was set by the Democratic Party and Newson’s allies’ governor Eleni Kounalakis after the election officials certify that they have submitted a valid petition signature to qualify for the ballot. Republicans want dissatisfaction in a Democratic state where the Democrats have not won statewide elections since 2006.

This election will be seen nationwide as a barometer of public sentiment before the 2022 election, when the divided Congress will be staged again. This is how it works:

What is an election recall?

California is one of 20 states requiring the removal of the current governor, 19 of which are elected through elections. The state law that established the rules dates back to 1911 and aims to put more power directly in the hands of voters by allowing voters to remove elected officials and repeal them by including them on the ballot. Recall attempts are common in the state, but they rarely vote and succeed even less. However, in 2003, Democratic Governor Gray Davis was recalled and replaced by Republican Arnold Schwarzenegger.

Why is there a recalled driver for NEWSOM?

The answer is both simple and complex.

The simple part: Californians have become angry during a difficult year. The blockade of the Whipsaw pandemic, the massive unemployment caused by business closures, school closures and the interruption of daily life make almost everyone uneasy. During a pandemic, whether it is a trip to the beach or lunch at a favorite burger restaurant, many routines of life will be interrupted at some point, if not completely.

The complicated part: In a state with a population of nearly 40 million, there are many grievances, from California’s wallet tax to the raging homelessness crisis. As governor, Newsom became the target of this resentment.

He was also affected by a multi-billion dollar fraud scandal by the state unemployment agency. He was humiliated by the public when dining out at a high-end restaurant with friends and lobbyists last fall, and told residents to stay at home for safety.

When will the election be held?

The election will be held on September 14. It is widely expected that it will be held in the fall, but the Democrats who dominate the legislature changed the law and opened the way for the late summer elections that they believed would benefit Newsom.

How is the election conducted?

Voters will be asked two questions: First, Newsom should be dismissed, should it be? The second question will be a list of alternative candidates to choose from. If the majority of voters agree to Newsom’s removal, the candidate with the most votes will become governor. Dozens of candidates said they intend to stand for election. If Newsom is removed, the winner is likely to get less than 50% of the vote.

Which substitute candidates participated in the competition?

The long list of Republican candidates includes former San Diego Mayor Kevin Falcona; businessman John Cox, who was defeated by Newson in 2018; former Congressman Doug Ossey; and Caitlin Jenner, a reality TV celebrity And former Olympians. Conservative talk show host Larry Elder (Larry Elder) said he is seriously considering running. Another name discussed in Republican circles is Richard Grenell, who is the acting director of national intelligence in the Trump administration.

Faulconer proposes to end the state income tax on individuals with an annual income of no more than $50,000 and households with an annual income of no more than $100,000, as part of a plan to make the state more affordable to the middle class. Cox tried to gain attention by campaigning with a 1,000-pound Kodiak bear, which he said represented the need for “beastly” change in the state. Jenner’s campaign is mainly limited to Twitter and TV interviews.

The governor has been on the defensive for most of 2020. But he benefited from a record state budget surplus, which allowed him to tour the state announcing huge new spending plans, including $12 billion to combat the homeless; millions were struggling during the lockdown. Of low- and middle-income earners provide checks for up to $1,100; and $2.7 billion to pay for all 4-year-old children in the state to go to kindergarten for free.

What is NEWSOM’s view on the recall?

For several months, Newsom has been evading questions about possible recall elections, saying he wants to focus on the coronavirus, vaccinations and reopening schools. But in March, he launched an aggressive campaign strategy, raising funds, advertising to attack recalls, and conducting national television and cable interviews. He admitted that after a difficult year of coping with the virus and restrictions, people are feeling anxious and tired.

Newsom was elected in an overwhelming advantage in 2018, and he believes the recall is an attack on California’s progressive policies. Democrats say that extremists and supporters of former President Donald Trump are pushing for his removal. The recall is supported by state and national Republicans, but organizers believe they have a broad-based coalition that includes many independents and Democrats.

How dangerous is NEWSOM’s job?

In the deepest part of the pandemic, Newsom’s reputation plummeted, and he seemed to be in danger. The closure of long-running schools and businesses caused widespread anxiety. Many business owners are angry at what they see in Newsom’s severe restrictions, which have been opened and closed many times.

However, the subsiding of the coronavirus crisis, the reopening of the economy, and the astonishing tax revenue helped him regain his status. Recent polls showed that he defeated the recall, although the same investigation showed signs of public anxiety. For example, independent voters are often skeptical of his work performance, and most people believe that the country is heading in the wrong direction.

California is also one of the states with the largest number of Democrats in the country: Democratic voters outnumber Republicans by nearly 2 to 1. The party controls every office in the state, while controlling the legislature and congressional delegations.