Republicans now hold a narrow edge in voter registration in Stanislaus County, marking the first time in more than 10 years that the GOP has outnumbered Democrats.

New figures released by the county registrar this month show 108,861 registered Republicans compared to 108,289 Democrats, a lead of 572 voters. The shift comes after February's statewide report from the secretary of state showed Democrats ahead in the county by nearly 1,400.

"This is where we're going. It's not just observations or subjective. It's real, concrete evidence that we're shifting in this direction," said Joel Campos, chair of the Stanislaus County Republican Party. He called the change a "major milestone" for local conservatives.

Democrats argue the new lead may not last. Political strategist Steven Maviglio said

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