There’s a problem here with the math or the timing. According to the statistics, California now has 33 million people, so the two new states would have a combined population far exceeding 16 million shown in the table. So it appears that somehow 17 million people vanish. Do they go back to Mexico?
Anyway, I like the idea, but I would be forced to move from my rural location in Northern Los Angeles County to the new conservative state.
The table is correct. The 16 million are registered voters. Not all California residents are eligible to vote, and many that are eligible do not participate.
You wouldn’t be forced to move to the new state. We would gladly have you!