What’s behind California’s shift to the right this election season?

Nov. 13, 2024 California

California’s 2024 election results show a political shift to the right. Support for President-elect Trump has risen since 2020 and voters have approved tough-on-crime measures.

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Credits

Guest:

Paul Mitchell - vice president of Political Data Inc, a bipartisan voter data firm - @paulmitche11

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Sarah Sweeney, Stephen Gregory, Angie Perrin, Amy Ta, Brian Hardzinski, Robin Estrin, Nihar Patel

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