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San Francisco Residents Shift from Democratic to Republican
10/9/2025
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Story summary
- San Francisco residents report a "red shift," with some switching from the Democratic Party to the Republican Party.
- Karina Velasquez, immigration attorney, switched parties due to Democratic stances during Biden presidency.
- Winnie Chen, in-home caregiver, shifted after frustration with local leadership on homelessness.
- Carlos Hernandez, raised in a Democratic family, cites public safety and notes Trump’s appeal to Hispanic men.
