The head of the Republican caucus in the California State Assembly said he will propose splitting California into two states in protest of congressional redistricting efforts by Gov. Gavin Newsom and state Democrats.

Assemblymember James Gallagher, who represents East Nicolaus in Sutter County, said Tuesday he plans to introduce Joint Resolution 23 at the State Capitol on Wednesday alongside other California Republicans.

The resolution proposes splitting California into two states, with the new one consisting of 35 inland counties — most of which are GOP-leaning.

As @GavinNewsom ponders his unconstitutional redistricting plan…

I like the look of this map. I call it the Two State solution. pic.twitter.com/BWLKTKygGB — James Gallagher (@J_GallagherAD3) July 25, 2025

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