The California GOP's return to relevance starts with Latino voters

The recall election of California Gov. Gavin Newsom could open up a lane for Republicans to make more serious inroads in the state. And that starts with California’s Latino population.

Writing in the Atlantic, Christian Paz paints a picture of a mixed relationship. California Republicans aren’t doing a great job reaching out to Latino voters, especially with a notable lack of Spanish language outreach. But the party made gains in 2020, with former President Donald Trump winning over more Latino voters in Los Angeles and Orange County. Republicans were sent to Congress from California’s 25th District (40% Hispanic) and California’s 21st District (75% Hispanic).