California Gov. Newsom sees surge of support as recall election looms, poll shows

California Gov. Gavin Newsom appears to be have favorable odds ahead of the state's recall election next week, according to a poll released Friday.

"The findings underscore a significant change in tempo in the state, as decidedly more Californians are attending to the pending election, and are intent on voting no," IGS Co-Director, G. Cristina Mora said of the study. A previous poll from over the summer indicated voters were split on whether to oust the current governor. Forty-seven percent of likely California voters questioned in that poll said they supported recalling Newsom, with 50% opposed.