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California primary sends Newsom, Republican Brian Dahle to November governor’s race

In this file photo, Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks after being sworn in as the 40th governor of California in front of the Capitol in Sacramento. Newsom cruised to victory in the primary elections on Tuesday, June 7, 2022.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Gov. Gavin Newsom took a large step toward reelection Tuesday after crushing a crowded field of scarcely known challengers in California’s statewide primary, and will face off against a conservative Northern California Republican, state Sen. Brian Dahle.

The Associated Press projected that the 55-year-old Democratic governor will easily move to the Nov. 8 election and a two-person race where he will be heavily favored over Dahle, 56.

Newsom’s dominance comes almost nine months after he easily swatted down a Republican-led recall attempt. The one-two punch showed just how formidable he remains in California politics even after a first term in which he was tested

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