In November, California voters will elect a new governor, fill other statewide offices and choose occupants of 152 legislative and congressional seats. Turnout among Hispanic voters (26%), Asian voters (34%), and Black voters (37%) all trail turnout among white voters (43%). It is also likely Republicans will outspend Democrats this cycle — for the first time since 2018 — so Democrats need to truly out-organize Republicans to win.” Rivera also sees California as an example of larger demographic trends that will make it more difficult for Democrats to prevail in the future. National neglect is what led Democrats to this moment — more of the same is not the answer.