California

One state by Gary Tucker

Make a new state
By Gary Tucker in Los Angeles

Give this part to Nevada. Still two states. Still two state capitals. Carson City is just a few miles further from San Diego than is Sacramento. Gives both states more of a British Columbia, Alberta Canada outline. I believe it would also coordinate use of the Colorado River more effectively.

Demographics

Population Estimated
median income		 Voter registration Race/Ethnicity
California
statewide		 37,325,068 $61,400
Democrats 43.4%
Republicans 28.4%
Other 28.2%
Asian 13.4%
Black 5.8%
Latino 37.6%
White 40.1%
Other 3.2%
Just now part of Nevada 7,540,653 $58,816
Democrats 36.2%
Republicans 35.2%
Other 28.6%
Asian 8.2%
Black 6.0%
Latino 41.7%
White 41.0%
Other 3.1%

Sources: 2012 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, California Secretary of State.

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