Larry Elder Vows to Reverse Vaccine, Mask Mandates If He Replaces Newsom as California Governor

California gubernatorial hopeful Larry Elder speaks to supporters in Norwalk, Calif., on July 13, 2021. Marcio Jose Sanchez/AP Photo

California gubernatorial candidate Larry Elder is vowing to reverse any COVID-19 vaccine and mask mandates Gov. Gavin Newsom has put in place if he’s chosen to replace the Democrat.

Elder told reporters on Aug. 13 that he saw the possibility of fresh mandates being issued by Newsom and other officials in California.