California Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom has defeated a GOP-backed effort to remove him from office, according to a projection by CNN’s ruling office.

A majority of California voters rejected Tuesday’s recall effort and voted “no” on whether they wish to remove Newsom from office.

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Newsom will remain in office: Speaking of Sacramento, Newsom thanked Californians for rejecting the recall effort. He also addressed the divisions in the country, describing democracy as an “ancient vase”. “You can drop it and smash it into a million different pieces. And that’s what we’re able to do if we don’t stand up to face the moment and push back,” he said.

GOP candidate Larry Elder admitted defeat: Elder, the main Republican replacement and one of 46 candidates who qualified to have their name in the race to replace governor, told his supporters, “Let’s be gracious in defeat.” He added: “By the way, we may have lost the battle, but we will win the war. “

Newsom’s candidacy for re-election: A Newsom campaign source said the Democratic governor would wake up Wednesday morning with $ 24 million in cash on hand for his re-election and an “online army” of volunteers he can reconnect with as he goes. his future is unfolding.

Democrats look to mid-terms of 2022: White House and Democrats look at the numbers in California with confidence tonight. While President Biden hasn’t put Newsom above the finish line, he and other Democrats will still benefit from the glow of the Covid-19 response: Voters are reacting favorably to vaccine and vaccine mandates. mask – and reject Trumpism. As the 2022 midterm elections approach, Democrats see it as a definite boost – only because losing would have been so disastrous for the party.

Learn more about the process of the recall election here.