Story perspectives

California Split: Gallagher's Bold Proposal Faces Major Hurdles

11/11/2025

36 3

Summary

Story summary

California Assemblyman James Gallagher plans to reintroduce a resolution to split the state after Proposition 50.
The proposal would create a new state from 36 counties.
The plan faces significant hurdles, requiring approval from the Democrat-controlled state legislature and the U.S. Congress.
Governor Gavin Newsom celebrated recent Democratic victories.
Republican Representative Kevin Kiley criticized the plan as detrimental to democracy because past attempts to split California have failed.

1 of 1

Story summary

California Assemblyman James Gallagher plans to reintroduce a resolution to split the state after Proposition 50.
The proposal would create a new state from 36 counties.
The plan faces significant hurdles, requiring approval from the Democrat-controlled state legislature and the U.S. Congress.
Governor Gavin Newsom celebrated recent Democratic victories.
Republican Representative Kevin Kiley criticized the plan as detrimental to democracy because past attempts to split California have failed.