nationalize the recall in this final week, drawing a sharp contrast with republican challenger larry elder, an outspoken radio host with conservative views on race and gender. >> racial justice is on the ballot. economic justice is on the ballot. social justice is on the ballot. environmental justice is on the ballot. women's rights are on the ballot. >> reporter: there is a reason newsom is focusing on the issues impacting women in his party. in 2018 some of newsom's most enthusiastic voters were women, helping him win the governor's mansion. >> thank you, california. >> reporter: 64% of women voted for newsom then. >> defeating this republican recall. >> reporter: and 2021 a recent poll shows 66% of women say they will vote to keep newsom in office. among them, lisa malone. >> i've never attended a rally before, but i felt like this is very important to attend this