A Republican attorney announced Tuesday he’s entering the 2024 contest to replace outgoing Democratic U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein, joining a growing field in a state known for its liberal political tilt.
in 2020 - said he will campaign for the votes of “forgotten” Californians contending with rising crime, drug use, high taxes and what he called “far-left” ideology creeping into government.
He said in a statement on his website that he will “stand up to the Socialist, ‘woke’ interests that control Washington, D.C.”, said in February that she would not seek reelection. Her term ends in January 2025.A Republican hasn’t won a statewide race in California since 2006. Democrats dominate the Legislature and the congressional delegation, and registered Democrats outnumber Republicans in the state by about 2 to 1.
California Republicans have struggled to enlist established, well-financed candidates for statewide races in recent years, given the party’s dismal record on Election Day. Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom faced only token GOP opposition in his reelection campaign last year.: Rep. Katie Porter, known for her tough questioning of CEOs and other witnesses at hearings; Rep.
In the 2022 primary election for attorney general, Early received 16% of the vote and did not advance to the November runoff. In the 2018 contest, he received 14% of the vote and did not advance then either. In his 2020 congressional race, he lost in a landslide to Schiff.for a combined 51 years. Judge them by the results of their actions and their votes - they put us in this mess,” Early said in the statement.
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