‘Calexit’ initiative could see Californians
deciding whether they want the Golden
State to leave the US
Posted By: Ida Lou Pino, 1/26/2025 12:09:19 PM
A “Calexit” initiative to allow California to secede from the United States has been cleared to legally gather signatures. If passed, the proposed measure — “Calexit,” a nod to the Brexit vote in the UK — would be on the ballot in 2028 and ask voters: “Should California leave the United States and become a free and independent country?” For the measure to pass, at least 50% of registered voters must participate in the election, and at least 55% — or more than 500,000 people, must vote “yes” by July 22.
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Since Kalifornia doesn't require voter ID - - does that mean we can all go out there - - or mail in ballots - - in favor of secession?