California sees massive surge in Republican votes as more than 900k ballots already returned
California is experiencing a significant increase in Republican votes ahead of the June 2 Primary, with over 900,000 ballots already returned. Republican ballot returns have risen by 11% compared to the same point in the 2022 midterms, while Democratic returns have decreased by 13%. The early voting trends suggest a potential shift in voter engagement in the state.
- ▪More than 900,000 ballots have been returned in California ahead of the June 2 Primary.
- ▪Republican ballot returns are up 11% compared to the same stage of the 2022 midterms.
- ▪41% of Democrats have returned their ballots, down 13 points from the previous primary election.
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Metro California sees massive surge in Republican votes as more than 900k ballots already returned By Katie Jerkovich Published May 16, 2026, 8:04 p.m. ET Could the state of California actually be turning red? Early voters in the Golden State have already returned more than 900,000 ballots ahead of the June 2 Primary, showing a massive surge in Republican votes compared to four years ago for the governor’s race. A post on Saturday from the research firm Political Data (PDI) showed that out of 905,889 ballots that have been returned, 37% were from Republicans, with Republican returns up 11% compared to the same stage of the 2022 midterms. 4 More than 900,000 ballots ahead of the June 2 Primary show a massive surge in Republican votes. Godofredo A.
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