As California’s gubernatorial recall takes shape, officials are weighing in on the possibility of an early election and the chances of Gov. Gavin Newsom being removed from office. Rescue California campaign manager Anne Dunsmore said she expects Newsom to call the election for August, when many Californians are distracted by the reopening. She said if he waits any longer, voters could become angry at newly-implemented policies he’s due to sign in September. “I think he’s going to call the election for August next week,” Dunsmore said. She said Newsom has been working to provide Californians with good news, such as the state’s June 15 reopening and a lottery to incentivize residents to become vaccinated. If he waits until the fall to hold the election, she said, joy over the reopening could be replaced with frustration over possible blackouts or inflation. According to election officials, the gubernatorial election is expected to cost about $400 million. …