California state senator defects to Republican Party: ‘Democratic Party is not the party that I signed up for’
New York Post by Emily Crane Published Aug. 9, 2024
“I can’t, in good conscience with the values that I have and my commitment to represent the voters of California, continue to call myself a Democrat."
Fed-up California lawmaker switches from Democrat to Republican. Will more follow?
Sacramento Bee by Marcos Breton, August 9, 2024
“This wasn’t a discussion I took lightly, but there was a last straw,” Alvarado-Gill told me. “For me, the last straw was the Proposition 47 shenanigans, the ‘poison pill’ amendments.”
California State Senator Marie Alvarado-Gil switching from Democratic to Republican party, state GOP says
“Since I’ve served in our state’s capitol, I’ve had a front-row seat to witness the supermajority push California in the wrong direction, having a grave effect on our once golden state. I cannot stand by a party that ignores the will of the people and disregards the core American values that my very community supports and believes in.”
Northern California state senator switches to Republican Party after years as a Democrat
"Since my first day in office, I have put the interests of my constituents first. I was elected to serve the public, not a political ideology," Alvarado-Gil said in a statement. "The status quo under a supermajority Democratic rule in the legislature is simply not working for this state. It is after deep reflection I announce that I will be joining the Senate Republican Caucus and the California Republican Party in their fight to fix California."
