From left to right: Fred Vanderhoof, Elizabeth Heng, Michael Maher, Corrin Rankin, Bob Whalen, Connie Conway, and Matt Stoll attend a GOP candidate forum in March 2024. California Republican Chair Corrin Rankin will not seek another term as projected election losses deepen the party’s struggles. (GV Wire File)
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California Republican Party Chair Corrin Rankin announced Wednesday night she will not seek reelection next year following sweeping midterm losses, the Los Angeles Times reported.
Republicans are projected to lose eight of their 20 Assembly seats, as many as three of their 10 Senate seats, and at least half their eight congressional seats.
The legislative losses would leave Republicans with their smallest presence in both chambers since the 1875-76 session, according to California State Library spokesman Alex Vassar.
Rankin, elected in March 2025, called for a unified strategy focused on winning.
Assemblyman Carl DeMaio urged broader restructuring, reduced spending, and greater support for candidates.
The party’s challenges include fundraising: Democrats collected nearly $40.9 million through Oct. 17, compared with Republicans’ nearly $3.3 million.
State Sen. Tony Strickland is among the potential successors mentioned as Republicans debate how to rebuild after the election.
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