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1. Governance Failures: The foremost challenge for California Democrats is their handling of state affairs. With a supermajority in the legislature, the Democratic Party is held accountable for the high cost of living, skyrocketing homelessness rates, and rampant crime—issues that are noticeably affecting voters. Surveys indicate that two-thirds of Californians feel the state is on the wrong track, a trend that poses a serious electoral risk.
2. Shifting Latino Votes: Latino voters, once a solid base for Democrats, are increasingly leaning Republican. Media analyses suggest that significant gains among Latino voters could be pivotal in determining control of the U.S. House of Representatives, yet the Democratic agenda currently does not adequately address their concerns.