California

One state by Sam Paskin

Make a new state
By Sam Paskin in San Luis Obispo County

California would go from two senators to twelve senators. How would that work?

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%
California 36,517,313 $61,214
Democrats 43.1%
Republicans 28.9%
Other 28.0%
Asian 12.9%
Black 5.8%
Latino 38.1%
White 40.1%
Other 3.2%

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

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