The State Hornet Voter Guide 2021: California Recall Edition

September 14, 2021

On Tuesday, California faces a gubernatorial recall election that decides the fate of Gov. Gavin Newsom.

As a publication located in the capital of California, The State Hornet has a responsibility to compile resources to best inform its readers on the recall election that also decides the fate of millions.

Stay informed and find below all The State Hornet's election coverage, by students, for students.

Frequently asked questions on the recall election

California’s gubernatorial recall election will take place on Sept. 14. Voters will decide if Gov. Gavin Newsom will be removed from office or finish out his term, which ends Jan. 2, 2023. Graphic by Anh Nguyen in Canva.

Graphic created in Canva by Anh Nguyen.

FAQ: What to know about California’s gubernatorial recall election

The State Hornet compiled answers to frequently asked questions about the recall, how to vote and where to vote in Sacramento.

Written by Camryn Dadey.

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Recall timeline

From his landslide victory, to his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, The State Hornet highlights some key events in the recall election that Newsom faces.

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Timeline created by Ayaana Williams.

Opinions on the recall election

"Larry Elder" by Gage Skidmore is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0.

OPINION: Republican recall campaigns are a circus

In an opinion piece by copy editor Alex Muegge, he explains the strengths and weaknesses of the top four recall candidates. Read here to learn the fallacies in their arguments.

Written by Alex Muegge.

The State Hornet Editorial Board urges Sac State students to vote no on the California gubernatorial recall election that could see Gavin Newsom ousted from office should it succeed. The election will take place Tuesday, Sept. 14.

Graphic created in Canva by Camryn Dadey.

EDITORIAL: Sac State students, you must vote no on the California recall election
“In a time as vulnerable as the last 18 months have been, we need to remain as united as possible or run the risk of completely halting the progress we’ve made thus far,” The State Hornet Editorial Board writes, urging Sac State students to vote no in California’s recall election. Read more here.

Written by The State Hornet’s editorial board.

Prefer to listen?

A special episode of The State Hornet’s Spotlight podcast features a roundtable discussion with podcast editor Mack Ervin III, Editor-in-Chief Jordan Parker and managing editor Magaly Muñoz. Listen to the editors talk about their opinions concerning the upcoming recall election.

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About the Writer

Mercy Sosa, Editor-in-Chief

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San Diego native Mercy Sosa returns in spring 2024 as the editor-in-chief at The State Hornet. She joined The Hornet in spring 2020 as a politics beat writer; she later served as news, digital and Spanish language editor. Sosa has freelanced for Sacramento Business Journal, Solving Sacramento and Univision.