The Cost of a Recall Election

What’s happening? This week was Election Day in California to vote on whether to recall its Governor. The recall failed and cost the state more than $276 million. Cost estimates for the election were more than $60Million under anticipated costs.

Why is this important? In recent weeks, other states have considered walking back their initiative and referendum process.

How will this be important? Keep an eye on states that don’t have initiative and referendum, and watch those moves.

SF Gate | Here’s how much the failed Gavin Newsom recall election cost California