Californians Turn on Democratic Party
Story by Martha McHardy • 17h
California's Battle With Donald Trump Heats Up
Once a stronghold of Democratic dominance, California is witnessing a growing wave of discontent among its residents, signaling a potential political shift.
Newsweek has contacted the California Democratic Party for comment via email.
Why It Matters
If the Democratic Party loses ground in California, it could reshape the state's leadership as early as 2026, when the next governor will be elected. With 52 electoral votes, a shift in California's electoral trends, could also impact key elections in the future, and challenge the party's dominance in other blue states.
What To Know
California has historically been firmly blue, voting Democrat in every presidential election since 1988 and choosing a Democratic governor in each election since 2006.
But polls indicate the tide could be turning on the Democrats in the Golden State. According to new polling by Capitol Weekly, published on February 6, when asked: "Do you think the Democratic Party has shown an ability to present an effective case against the Trump administration?" only 11 percent said yes, with 79 percent of voters saying that the Democratic Party has not shown this ability. Among Democrats the numbers didn't improve much—with 19 percent expressing confidence in their party, and 68 percent saying "no." The poll surveyed 1,198 voters in California.
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