These Rural Californians Want to Secede. Newsom’s Maps Would Put Them with Bay Area Liberals

These rural Californians want to secede. Newsom’s maps would put them with Bay Area liberals

California Democrats’ redistricting plan would split the state’s traditional Republican stronghold into a sprawling coastal district with Bay Area liberals.

These rural Californians want to secede. Newsom's maps would pair them with Bay Area liberals

In summary California Democrats’ redistricting plan would split the state’s traditional Republican stronghold into a sprawling coastal district with Bay Area liberals. North State conservatives say it would silence rural voices. Over several rivers and through even more woods, flags advocating secession from California flutter above hills dotted with cattle, which outnumber people at least sixfold. This ranching region with a libertarian streak …

These Rural Californians Want to Secede. Newsom’s Maps Would Pair Them With Bay Area Liberals

Explore the intriguing story of California's Modoc County, where residents feel more aligned with Texas than urban Californians.

These rural Californians want to secede. Newsom’s maps would pair them with Bay Area liberals

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Over several rivers and through even more woods, flags advocating secession from California flutter above hills dotted with cattle, which outnumber people at least sixfold. This ranching region with a libertarian streak might have more in common with Texas than the San Francisco […] The post These rural Californians want to secede. Newsom’s maps would pair them wit…