Republican

Website: http://www.cagop.org

Founded: 1854
Highest Office Won: Governor (26 Times)
Most Members of the Assembly in a Session: 75 of 80 Assembly seats (93.8%) in 1905.
Most Members of the State Senate in a Session: 37 of 40 Senate seats (92.5%) in 1925.
Note: See also Liberal Republican Party and Union Republican Party

The Party History
The Republican party was founded in 1854 to oppose the introduction of slavery into the newest states to enter the union, including California. The California Republican Party came into existence at a convention held at a Congregational Church in Sacramento (the location is now Macy's store at the Westfield Shoppingtown Downtown Plaza). Republicans led the movement to free the slaves and extend to women the right to vote. Of the fifteen US Presidents in the last 100 years, eleven have been Republicans. Californians usually voted for the Republican candidate for president from 1952 to 1988 (the only exception being 1964). In 1992, California helped elect a Democrat to the White House for the first time in nearly three decades, and has not returned to the Republicans since.

The Republican Party has had a strong history in California. The first Republican candidate for President, John C. Frémont, had served as one of the original Senators from California. Since 1950, Californians have voted for Republican Presidential candidates in nine of the 14 Presidential elections since 1950, including two Californian Republicans (Reagan and Nixon). In recent years, as California's voters moved to the left, the number of Republicans elected to statewide office gradually declined until after the 2002 Gubernatorial election, when Democrats gained control of all nine of California's statewide offices.

Troubles since 2002
Arnold Schwarzenegger Republicans regained some control when following the recall of Governor Gray Davis and resignation of Secretary of State Kevin Shelley. Governor Schwarzenegger, as the dominant political force in the state, was frequently at odds with his own party. Which has occasionally resulted in tensions between legislators who aligned themselves with the Governor.

Although the appointment of Bruce McPherson as Secretary of State gave Republicans a second statewide seat for nearly two years, Democrats regained that seat in 2006 with the election of Debra Bowen, in addition to picking up the 11th Congressional District (held by Richard Pombo). In addition to the reelection of Schwarzenegger, Republicans did have one significant victory in the victory of Steve Poizner as Insurance Commissioner.

Two years later, Republicans lost four Assembly seats, although Danny Gilmore was able to win a conservative Assembly district in the Central Valley previously held by Nicole Parra. In the State Senate, Tony Strickland held onto a narrow lead to beat Hannah-Beth Jackson in SD-19 by less than a thousand votes.

Preparing for 2010
The 2010 election is expected to be challenging, with strong indications that Danny Gilmore will not seek a second term in the Assembly, which could easily erase the most significant victory of 2008. With a two-thirds vote requirement from each house, Republicans in the State Senate hold two votes that the Democrats need to pass the state budget. One Senate seat currently held by a Republican (SD-12, which has more Democrats than Republicans) will be up for election in 2010, while a second Republican seat (SD-15, which also has a greater number of Democrats) may open up in a Special Election if Abel Maldonado is confirmed as Lieutenant Governor. Finally, with the statewide offices up for election in 2010, and Governor Schwarzenegger termed out, it should be an interesting year for Republicans on the statewide level as well.

As of January 2010, there are 5,199,961 registered Republicans in California.


Information Home Advanced Search Elected Offices District Maps Longest Serving Shortest Serving Recalls Calif. Constitution Elections by Decade Popular Candidates Political Parties Democratic Republican Am. Independent Green Libertarian Peace & Freedom All Parties	Search: [search tips] [advanced search] Searching tips Enter a candidate's name to find a candidate Enter the name of a political party to find the party and all candidates Enter a date to find an election Enter a year to find all elections within that year Republican Website: http://www.cagop.org Founded: 1854 Highest Office Won: Governor (26 Times) Most Members of the Assembly in a Session: 75 of 80 Assembly seats (93.8%) in 1905. Most Members of the State Senate in a Session: 37 of 40 Senate seats (92.5%) in 1925. Note: See also Liberal Republican Party and Union Republican Party The Party History The Republican party was founded in 1854 to oppose the introduction of slavery into the newest states to enter the union, including California. The California Republican Party came into existence at a convention held at a Congregational Church in Sacramento (the location is now Macy's store at the Westfield Shoppingtown Downtown Plaza). Republicans led the movement to free the slaves and extend to women the right to vote. Of the fifteen US Presidents in the last 100 years, eleven have been Republicans. Californians usually voted for the Republican candidate for president from 1952 to 1988 (the only exception being 1964). In 1992, California helped elect a Democrat to the White House for the first time in nearly three decades, and has not returned to the Republicans since. The Republican Party has had a strong history in California. The first Republican candidate for President, John C. Frémont, had served as one of the original Senators from California. Since 1950, Californians have voted for Republican Presidential candidates in nine of the 14 Presidential elections since 1950, including two Californian Republicans (Reagan and Nixon). In recent years, as California's voters moved to the left, the number of Republicans elected to statewide office gradually declined until after the 2002 Gubernatorial election, when Democrats gained control of all nine of California's statewide offices. Troubles since 2002 Republicans regained some control when following the recall of Governor Gray Davis and resignation of Secretary of State Kevin Shelley. Governor Schwarzenegger, as the dominant political force in the state, was frequently at odds with his own party. Which has occasionally resulted in tensions between legislators who aligned themselves with the Governor. Although the appointment of Bruce McPherson as Secretary of State gave Republicans a second statewide seat for nearly two years, Democrats regained that seat in 2006 with the election of Debra Bowen, in addition to picking up the 11th Congressional District (held by Richard Pombo). In addition to the reelection of Schwarzenegger, Republicans did have one significant victory in the victory of Steve Poizner as Insurance Commissioner. Two years later, Republicans lost four Assembly seats, although Danny Gilmore was able to win a conservative Assembly district in the Central Valley previously held by Nicole Parra. In the State Senate, Tony Strickland held onto a narrow lead to beat Hannah-Beth Jackson in SD-19 by less than a thousand votes. Preparing for 2010 The 2010 election is expected to be challenging, with strong indications that Danny Gilmore will not seek a second term in the Assembly, which could easily erase the most significant victory of 2008. With a two-thirds vote requirement from each house, Republicans in the State Senate hold two votes that the Democrats need to pass the state budget. One Senate seat currently held by a Republican (SD-12, which has more Democrats than Republicans) will be up for election in 2010, while a second Republican seat (SD-15, which also has a greater number of Democrats) may open up in a Special Election if Abel Maldonado is confirmed as Lieutenant Governor. Finally, with the statewide offices up for election in 2010, and Governor Schwarzenegger termed out, it should be an interesting year for Republicans on the statewide level as well. As of January 2010, there are 5,199,961 registered Republicans in California.
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