Californians have overwhelming rejected a recall effort against Governor Gavin Newsom, with almost 64 percent demanding he be kept in office.

Tuesday’s special election cost the state nearly $276 million, leading to calls for a reform of the recall election laws.

Its result has emboldened Governor Newsom ahead of next year’s scheduled gubernatorial election, but it’s also highlighted the growing divisions in California.

CGTN’s Ediz Tiyansan reports from Los Angeles.

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