The Plan to Red-Pill L.A. County: Elizabeth Barcohana’s Fight for California’s Future

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Jul 3, 2025

Elizabeth Barcohana, an attorney and rising star in the California Republican Party, shares her journey into activism fueled by frustrations over school closures. She dives into the crucial role of voter registration in shaping political outcomes and reveals how independents may be harming their own influence. Barcohana discusses her innovative initiative, Project 460K, aimed at mobilizing unregistered Trump supporters in L.A. County. With data-driven strategies, she emphasizes the potential for change in California's political landscape.

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ANECDOTE

School Closures Spark Activism

Elizabeth Barcohana's activism started when schools closed during COVID, but streets had unrest.
This frustration drove her political engagement and role in the California GOP.

INSIGHT

Voter Registration's Political Power

Voter registration data is key for party strategists in determining candidate talent, funds, and volunteer support.
Independents aren’t considered in base math, so registering Republican matters more for winning resources and attention.

ADVICE

Registering Republican Boosts Campaign Efficiency

Registering as Republican streamlines campaign efforts by focusing on likely voters.
This helps campaigns spend resources efficiently on low-propensity voters needing turnout support.

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Guest: Elizabeth Barcohana - Commentator, Activist & LA County RCC Member

Guest Bio

Elizabeth Barcohana is an attorney, mother of four, and a rising voice in California’s Republican Party. After working at a major law firm while raising her young family in Los Angeles, Elizabeth entered politics during the COVID school closures, driven by frustration over policies that put unions and politics ahead of kids’ education. She currently serves on the LA County Republican Central Committee, is a delegate to the California Republican Party, and a regular contributor on Fox News. Elizabeth’s core passion is voter registration, and her approach connects everyday issues in people’s homes to bigger political forces – making her one of the most influential new voices in California conservative circles.

Show Summary

What will it take for Republicans to actually win in California? In this energizing mini-episode, Elizabeth Barcohana joins Jon to break down how voter registration determines everything from strategy to outcomes for the Republican party in California – and why independents might actually be hurting their own cause. If you’ve wondered whether change is really possible in deep-blue California, this episode is for you.

Chapters

00:00 – Why School Closures Sparked Elizabeth’s Activism
01:00 – Understanding Voter Registration’s Hidden Power
02:30 – The Data That Drives Political Strategy
04:00 – How Independents Marginalize Themselves
05:00 – Project 460K: A Viral Idea Is Born
06:30 – How a Conversation on X Went Viral
08:00 – Final Thoughts on California’s Future

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Website: https://www.elizabethbarcohana.com

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