As of April 26, 2021, the requisite number of valid signatures
has been reported to our office to initiate the recall of Governor Gavin
Newsom. However, county elections officials must continue to verify the
validity of any remaining signatures and must report the final signature
verification on April 29, 2021.
The next
phase of the recall process is the 30-business day period in which
voters may request county elections officials to remove their names
from recall petitions. County elections officials must report any withdrawn
signatures to the Secretary of State within ten business days of the end of
the signature withdrawal period. The Secretary of State must then determine
if the petition still has the requisite number of valid signatures to
initiate a recall election.