# Trump backlash has turned California bluer than ever — but there’s a glimmer of hope for Republicans

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/trump-backlash-has-turned-california-bluer-than-ever-but-theres-a-glimmer-of-hope-for-republicans/
- Published: 2026-11-05T02:46:41+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-05T03:25:09+00:00
- Original publisher: New York Post (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://nypost.com/2026/11/04/opinion/trump-backlash-has-turned-california-bluer-than-ever-but-theres-a-glimmer-of-hope-for-republicans/
- Topics: Elections, Politics, World

## Key points

- California’s Republican candidates suffered broad losses.
- The party may hold only three or four of 52 House seats.
- Some ballot measures and Democratic incumbents are also struggling.

## Summary

California’s midterm results show Republicans losing ground in a state that was already strongly Democratic, with the author arguing that backlash against Donald Trump and dissatisfaction over living costs and perceived White House corruption are driving the losses. The scale of the defeats could leave Republicans with only three or four of California’s 52 seats in the US House.

Statewide Republican candidates are polling around 36%, while conservative Sonja Shaw has nearly 43% in the non-partisan race for schools superintendent. Republicans have lost James Gallagher and Kevin Kiley’s House races, and David Valadao and Jim Desmond are trailing; several other races remain close, with votes still to count. Some Democratic incumbents also face challenges, while ballot measures including voter identification and changes to local tax rules are losing.

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