A campaign aiming to place a vote on California's independence from the United States on the 2028 ballot has been approved by the California Secretary of State. The initiative, spearheaded by Marcus Evans, seeks to gauge the public's willingness to secede and establish an independent Californian nation. While the vote's outcome would not be legally binding, it would represent a significant political statement and potentially reshape the future of California and its relationship with the federal government.
California Secretary of State Shirley Weber has approved a campaign to gather signatures for a petition seeking a vote on whether the Golden State should leave the United States and become an independent country. This initiative, launched by Marcus Evans from Fresno, marks a significant step towards potentially realizing the long-discussed concept of ' Calexit .' The campaign aims to place the independence vote on California 's 2028 election ballot.
To achieve this, they must collect 546,651 signatures, equivalent to 5 percent of the votes cast for Governor Gavin Newsom in the 2022 election, and submit them to county elections officials by July 22, 2025. The proposed ballot question is: 'Should California leave the United States and become a free and independent country?'If at least 50 percent of registered Californians vote and at least 55 percent vote 'yes,' the campaign considers this a 'vote of no confidence in the United States of America' and an 'expression of the will of the people of California' to become independent. However, the results of the vote would not be legally binding, and the federal government would have no obligation to recognize its outcome. The proposal outlines the establishment of a commission to 'report on California's viability as an independent country.' It also allocates $10 million as a one-time payment for the commission and election, along with an additional $2 million annually from state funds to support the commission's operations. Supporters of Calexit, including the group of the same name, argue that California, as the wealthiest and most populous state in the union, with an economy ranked fifth largest globally, deserves autonomy. They point to political and social differences with the federal government as justification for secession. The campaign's initiative has sparked debate and discussion, with some expressing concerns about the feasibility and consequences of such a move, while others believe it represents a legitimate expression of Californian self-determination. The outcome of this campaign and the subsequent public discourse surrounding it will undoubtedly have a significant impact on the political landscape in California and beyond
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