Latimes iconLatimesOct 18, 2026

'He's everywhere': This California Republican wants to make his party relevant again

Assemblymember Carl DeMaio, a conservative from San Diego County, has become a prominent voice for state Republicans. His vehicle this election is Proposition 39, the voter ID measure.

'He's everywhere': This California Republican wants to make his party relevant again

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