reporter: but in trumpian fashion, elder cast doubt about the integrity of the election claiming shenanigans could be at play. i want people to vote and believe in the election. reporter: under recall rules a majority have to vote yes to recall newsom. if that happens, the top vote getter among 46 challengers becomes governor, no matter how small their share of the vote. recall organizers blame newsom for overly burdensome pandemic restrictions and hypocrisy. at the height of his covid lockdown orders the governor kind at the posh french laundry restaurant with lobbyists, but without masks or social distancing. without hesitation, we ve acknowledged mistakes. reporter: elder said he would roll back mask and testing requirements for state capitol police on day one, but he has also drawn fire for comments about women and race. racism has never been a less significant problem in america than today. o donnell: major garrett joins us from long beach, california. what is the