During his 2012 State of the Union address, President Obama said:

By all accounts California is a Democratic State. But, from Reagan, to Wilson, to the Governator, its had its fair share of Republican leaders. San Diego, the Central Valley, and most of the Northern region are traditionally Republican strongholds as well. But the trend in voter registrations must be troubling for the California Republican Party.

Americans for Responsible Leadership

In the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy this week, the New York Times declared, "A big storm requires big government."

In a statement released today, California Secretary of State Debra Bowen reports that California voter registration hit a record 18.2 million voters. The percentage of eligible Californians registered to vote, however, has remained relatively stable for the last decade, reaching 76.7% this year.

2012 Election Resources for Voters and Journalists: