LGBT ally Gov. Gavin Newsom defeats recall attempt in California

California Governor Gavin Newsom (Photo: via Facebook)

California’s pro-LGBTQ+ governor, Gavin Newsom, has prevailed over an attempt to recall him from office.

NBC News called the election for Newsom about 8:40 p.m., just 40 minutes after polls closed, as many votes had come in by mail or through early in-person voting.