The 2026 election is a “change” election in California. Everyone agrees on that. But while Republicans are running to change California , Democrats are running to change Trump. High gas prices? Blame Trump’s war in Iran — not California’s $2 premium over other states. The 2026 election is a “change” election in California. REUTERS But while Republicans are running to change California, Democrats are running to change Trump. Getty Images Health care woes? Blame Trump for “cutting Medicaid” (which is still growing, at a slower rate). Health care woes? Blame Trump for “cutting Medicaid” (which is still growing, at a slower rate). Chaos in the streets? Blame Trump for ICE (which reduced crime, but clashed with left-wing activists). Trump isn’t on the ballot, and is leaving anyway in after 2028 (all joking aside). Sign up for the California Morning Report newsletter California's top news, sports and entertainment delivered to your inbox every day. Thanks for signing up!…