The inland state would have about 10 million residents, making it the 11th most populous state, while the coastal state would have around 29.5 million residents, ranking among the largest states by population.

Gallagher's proposed inland state would include Northern California, the Sierra Nevada, Central Valley, and Inland Empire counties, with Sacramento, Yolo, Solano, and coastal counties forming the other state.

Reactions are mixed, with some conservatives supporting rural independence, but Democrats and critics dismiss the plan as a political stunt unlikely to succeed.

The proposal faces significant hurdles, requiring approval from both California's legislature and Congress, where Democrats hold a supermajority, making success highly unlikely.

State Senate Republicans, including Roger Niello, have challenged the redistricting process, claiming it was done behind closed doors and undermines citizen-led efforts.

Governor Gavin Newsom’s spokesperson condemned the resolution, calling Gallagher unfit for office, and experts agree the plan is unlikely to be enacted due to current political realities.

California Republicans, led by Assembly Republican Leader James Gallagher, have proposed a 'Two State Solution' to split California into an inland and a coastal state, focusing on 35 inland counties.

The proposal is a response to Newsom's effort to suspend the current congressional map via a ballot measure, which would favor Democrats with a new partisan map.

Gallagher plans to brief reporters on his proposal, framing it as a solution to ongoing redistricting battles and political manipulation.

He likens his initiative to the biblical story of Moses, urging Newsom to 'let my people go,' framing it as a fight for better representation.

Gallagher criticizes Newsom’s redistricting as a 'mid-decade power grab,' accusing Democrats of secretly drawing maps to increase their power and bypassing independent commissions.

He also claims that the current political system risks stripping inland communities of representation, citing issues like regulations affecting truckers, high gas prices, and water management.

If approved, the new state would include over 10 million people, making it one of the largest states by population, with potential names like Kernucopia or Gilead, though no final name has been decided.