Electing a GOP mayor in a Dem stronghold

How social pressure and a concerted outreach effort to Democrats helped elect a Republican mayor in San Diego.


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Once a Republican bastion, registration changes in the city of San Diego now more closely mirror the overall trend throughout the state of California. Ahead of the recent mayoral race in San Diego, party registration in the city gave a heavy advantage to Democrats. The registration breakdown: 40 percent Democrat, 26 percent Republican and 34 percent other.

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