>> the principle proponent behind this recall, the guy who got off his couch, his words not mine and went out and got signatures on the streets to sign this petition did so because he was offended that the governor of state of california stood up against trump and trumpism and stood up against the flawed immigration and deportation policies of the former president of the united states and advanced the cause of diversity by advancing healthcare for all californians, regardless of their immigration status. >> registered democrats outnumber republicans 2 to 1 for this all mail election. so far 20% of the ballots have already come back. there's 46 candidates seeking to replace newsom. conservative radio show host larry elder is leading the field of challengers. >> this man has been an absolute disaster. the quality of our schools has declined. homelessness is up. cost of living is up. forest mismanagement. >> also larry elder has gained