In NJ we’re in the cycle where we are dissatisfied with a two term GOP governor because he/she turned out to be a RINO who was all talk/no action so we elect a democrat who immediately moves to make our lives miserable. So we toss them after one term (and a lot of permanent damage) and then vote for another RINO who will disappoint us and so on...
I can relate to your predicament. I too live in a blue state — but not for much longer.