Describe the demographic characteristics of those who tend to affiliate with the two major parties in California.
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There is more ethnic diversity among Democratic Party members; they are in the low-to-middle income bracket, and younger than in the past. About a quarter are renters rather than homeowners; they tend to live near urban centers or the coast. Women favor the Democratic Party, and it is about 50% White. Republicans tend to be White (about 77%), middle- to upper-class, college-educated, and on average are slightly older than Democrats. About half of likely Republican voters make over $80,000 per year.
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What will be an ideal response?