Election to recall California Gov. Gavin Newsom set for September 14

Lt. Governor Eleni Kounalakis made the announcement after California Secretary of State Shirley Weber certified the recall effort.

Newsom, a Democrat, is only the second sitting governor in California history to face a recall election. Gov. Gray Davis was successfully recalled in 2003 and replaced by Arnold Schwarzenegger.

Newsom signed a law earlier this week to speed up the recall process. Critics objected to the move, alleging Newsom and his allies are trying to rush the election while conditions are favorable.

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