California Assembly Republican Leader James Gallagher proposed splitting the state into two, calling it a “two state solution” to separate inland GOP areas from coastal Democratic strongholds amid a redistricting battle. (GV Wire Composite)
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California’s top Assembly Republican is pushing a plan to divide the state in two, describing it as a “two state solution” to ongoing redistricting battles, Politico reported.
Assemblymember James Gallagher of Yuba City said Tuesday that his proposal would create a new state including most of Northern California, the Sierra Nevada, the Central Valley and the Inland Empire. The move would separate inland, Republican-leaning areas from coastal, Democratic strongholds.
“The people of inland California have been overlooked for too long,” Gallagher said in a statement. “It’s time for a two state solution.”
Gallagher plans to brief reporters Wednesday on his proposal, which he framed as a response to Democrats’ efforts to redraw congressional maps.
Past efforts to split California have repeatedly failed. Gallagher previously opposed redistricting measures, saying Tuesday, “I don’t think Texas should do it. I don’t think any state should do it.”
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