Recall Election In Photos: Sacramento Voters Cast Their Ballots

Today, voters around the state cast their ballots in the election to decide whether or not to remove Gov. Gavin Newsom from office.

In the Sacramento region, voters said they were motivated by Newsom's handling of the pandemic, homelessnes and social justice issues, both for and against the governor.

The effort to recall Newsom has been spurred on by the pandemic, and putting on this election has cost this state $276 million. California is allowing all registered voters to vote-by-mail because of the ongoing pandemic, which means the results of this election may not be known as early as they were in past elections.

Here’s a look at what voting looked like on election day around the city of Sacramento.

Chan Vang, a bilingual poll worker assisting Hmong speaking voters, sanitizes the polling stations at the Greater Sacramento Urban League on Tuesday, Sept. 14.Andrew Nixon / CapRadio

Election inspector Candice Hampton takes a photo of David McKinney, a Sacramento County voter, dropping off his recall ballot at the Greater Sacramento Urban League polling location on Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2021.Andrew Nixon / CapRadio

The Greater Sacramento Urban League serves as a polling center on Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2021.Andrew Nixon / CapRadio

The Greater Sacramento Urban League serves as a polling center on Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2021.Andrew Nixon / CapRadio

The California Museum in Downtown Sacramento serves as a polling center on Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2021.Andrew Nixon / CapRadio

The California Museum in Downtown Sacramento serves as a polling center on Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2021.Andrew Nixon / CapRadio

Tony Yanchuk of Placer County votes at Oak Park Community Center on Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2021.Andrew Nixon / CapRadio

Patricia Perez of Sacramento County votes at Oak Park Community Center on Tuesday, Sept. 14,Andrew Nixon / CapRadio