California Recall Backers Submitted 2.1 Million Signatures Ahead of Deadline—Far Above Required Amount

A man signs a petition as conservative activists gather signatures in a recall effort against California Governor Gavin Newsom near Pasadena City Hall, in Pasadena, Calif., on Feb. 28, 2021. David McNew/AFP via Getty Images

Backers of the recall effort against California Gov. Gavin Newsom said that they submitted by Wednesday’s deadline, a number that will likely far exceed the required threshold even if a fraction prove to be invalid.