How much will the Newsom recall election cost California taxpayers?
Gov. Gavin Newsom looks on during a news conference after he toured the newly reopened Ruby Bridges Elementary School on March 16, 2021 in Alameda. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)  An analysis released Thursday projects the recall election against Gov. Gavin Newsom will cost at least $215 million, less than what elections officials initially estimated but a large enough price tag that local governments across California will need the state to pick up the tab. The estimate, contained in a memo to the Joint Legislature Budget Committee, was calculated by surveying elections officials from each of the states 58 counties. It could provide the basis for one of two fiscal analyses required by California law, both of which must be completed before a date can be set for the special election in which voters could oust Newsom from office. The total costs reported by all counties to conduct a special statewide recall election is $215 million, state Dept. of Finance Keely Martin Bosler wrote in the letter to lawmakers. This estimate does not reflect the Secretary of States costs associated with a statewide recall election.  The bulk of the costs for the election would be incurred on the local level, where elections are conducted. State costs are generally much smaller. A spokesperson for Secretary of State Shirley Weber didnt immediately respond for comment about what other expenses might be expected. Read the full story on LATimes.com. NEW: California counties estimate it will cost them $215 million to conduct the @GavinNewsom recall election (this doesn't include state costs).  Emily Hoeven (@emily_hoeven) June 10, 2021