# Why Republicans Can't Win California Governor Anymore

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Podcast: [Gun Owners Radio](https://stenobird.com/podcast/gun-owners-radio-253237)
Published: 2026-05-27T12:15:00+00:00
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## Resource

California's governor race is shaping up to be one of the most important political battles in the country — but can a Republican actually win statewide in California anymore? Political analyst Barry Jantz joins Gun Owners Radio to break down the hard numbers behind California voter registration, Republican turnout, independent voters, and why the GOP keeps falling short in statewide elections. The conversation dives into Steve Hilton, Chad Bianco, Eric Swalwell's collapse, Democrat strategy, and the reality behind the 2026 governor race. Also in this episode: 13:53 California governor race math and why Republicans struggle statewide with Barry Jantz 40:46 Georgia congressional candidate Sean Harris on guns, Democrats, and the Second Amendment 01:22:26 California governor election polling shifts, Steve Hilton, Chad Bianco, and turnout strategy 01:40:10 San Diego mosque shooting analysis and how armed security stopped a larger tragedy 01:55:32 Stump My Nephew smokeless powder ammunition trivia challenge 02:01:07 Sam's concealed carry survey results and what gun owners are actually carrying 02:09:32 Curtain Call defensive gun use story where a pregnant mother hid her baby in a closet before stopping a home intruder

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