2021 California Gubernatorial Recall Election

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This Tuesday, September 14, 2021, California will hold a Gubernatorial Recall Election. This election will ask voters if they want to recall (remove) the current governor, Governor Gavin Newsom, from office.

The Governor of California is the head of the executive branch and the highest state office in California. In a state where around 15% of the population identifies as Asian and/or Pacific Islander according to the 2020 Census data, Asian Pacific Americans' (APA) voices can make a great impact on this election.

Find resources and learn more about how to make your voice heard at the 2021 California Gubernatorial Recall Election at CAUSE's CA Voter Resource List and below:

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The ballot will ask two questions that will each be counted separately: 

  • Do you want to recall the Governor? 

  • If so, who do you want to replace him? 
     

If 50% or more vote NO, the governor would remain in office.

If more than 50% vote YES, the governor would be removed from office and the person with the most votes would replace him.

If a voter selects “NO” to recall the Governor, they can still vote for a replacement candidate. 

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To vote in the Gubernatorial Recall Election, you must be registered to vote in California. 

Check your voter registration status here.


There is still time to register to vote, if you have not already done so. You must be a California resident who is U.S. Citizens and at least 18-years-old on or before Election Day to be eligible to vote.

The last day to register to vote is August 30th. 

After the August 30th voter registration deadline, you can still have an opportunity to register and vote. Please visit your county election office, vote center, or polling place on or before Election Day to complete the conditional voter registration process (often referred to as "Same-Day Voter Registration"). Learn more here. 

All California active voters will receive a vote-by-mail ballot. The California county elections offices will begin mailing ballots by August 16, 2021.

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Once you receive your vote-by-mail ballot, you can vote through one of the following options:

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In-language access varies per county. All counties are required to provide in-language accessibility for any language covered by the Voting Rights Act of 1965. 

“In 2006, federal legislation passed, extending the minority language provisions of the Voting Rights Act (VRA) of 1965. Any county with more than 10,000 residents whose native language is not English and who indicated on their U.S. Census form a lack of proficiency in English, is required to provide election materials in the identified languages.” (Source: LAVote)

For example, Los Angeles County's Multilingual Services Program currently has these mandated languages: Armenian, Chinese, Cambodian/Khmer, Farsi, Korean, Spanish, Tagalog/Filipino, Vietnamese, Hindi, Japanese, Thai, Russian, Bengali*, Burmese*, Gujarati*, Indonesian*, Mongolian*, Telugu* (*Some services may not be available for certain languages*)

For Orange County, please visit the Orange County Bilingual Outreach Information Website or contact OC Bilingual Community Program Specialists for more information. Language assistance provided through the program includes Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese.

In-Language Services: 

  • Translated Election Materials

    • Request a ballot in a different language

      • Apply to Vote By Mail

        • Request Ballot in a Different Language, 800-815-2666

        • Last day to request a ballot in a different language: Tuesday, September 7th, 2021 (7 days before Election Day)

  • Bilingual Assistance at Vote Centers

    • Voters can access 10-13* languages on the ballot marking device, including audio ballot on any of the languages (*varies per county)

  • California Secretary of State Voter Hotlines

    • Languages Include: 中文 / Chinese, हिन्दी / Hindi, 日本語 / Japanese, ខ្មែរ / Khmer, 한국어 / Korean, Tagalog, ภาษาไทย / Thai, Việt ngữ / Vietnamese

  • Los Angeles Bilingual Assistance Hotline: 1-800-815-2666, option 3

    • Hours:

      • Weekdays, 8am - 5pm

      • Tuesday, September 14, 7am - 8pm

  • Orange County Bilingual Outreach Information

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