Newsom Recall Organizers Say They Have Enough Signatures to Trigger Election

California Gov. Gavin Newsom gives a briefing at the Governor's Office of Emergency Services in Rancho Cordova, Calif., on April 9, 2020. Rich Pedroncelli/AP Photo

Organizers of the campaign to recall California Gov. Gavin Newsom said on March 7 that they have accumulated enough signatures to trigger a special election later this year.

Officials say they’ve gathered 1.95 million signatures, with about 10 days until the March 17 deadline.