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What Happened to the California Republican Party?

By Derek Hanley

Sep 25, 2026
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That this state can count on less than 25% of registered voters is a situation that needs to be corrected.

Somehow.

Some day.

So, how about today as the starting point for Republicans to becoming a force once again in California?

California Republicans do not need to persuade every Californian to become a Republican. They just need to persuade Californians that California can be governed differently.

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