The proposals to create new states often reflect deep-seated local grievances, highlighting feelings of misrepresentation and neglect from state governments, especially in areas with contrasting urban and rural needs.
Arizona's 2011 movement for Baja Arizona stemmed from political liberalism in Tucson, revealing how regions feel disconnected from the conservative state capital, Phoenix.
In California, a 2013 proposal to create six new states aimed to separate urban, liberal regions from their conservative rural counterparts, underscoring the diverse political landscapes within the state.
The failed 2013 vote in northern and eastern Colorado illustrated the complexities of regional identity and governance, with local counties seeking more localized representation.
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