The new law was written with hopes of delaying a recall election for state Sen. Josh Newman (D-Fullerton) until next year, but his opponents have wanted a special election this year. Jerry Brown, added significant new steps to certifying a recall election. That delay would probably mean a recall election could be held in Newman's Southern California district in November. Recall backers have submitted more than 96,000 voter signatures to call a special election -- far more than the 63,593 valid signatures needed. A spokesman for Secretary of State Alex Padilla said the court order is still being reviewed.

Source: Los Angeles Times August 15, 2017 00:53 UTC