There is a longstanding debate in Puerto Rico, now a commonwealth, about seeking independence or statehood.

Northern Californian delegates sought statehood, and in 1850, California secured it.

Most residents are divided between maintaining the commonwealth and seeking statehood.

It appeared likely that the episode would set back the already struggling campaign seeking statehood for the District of Columbia.

Todd served as the clerk at five constitutional conventions between 1784 and 1792 where Kentucky was seeking statehood.

Congress passed the Enabling Act of 1802 that outlined the process for Ohio to seek statehood.

There are several local parties and organisations, some promoting further development of the region and some seeking separate statehood.

Seeking statehood did not work.

In retaliation the rebels want to throw non-Manipuris out of the province, while seeking statehood, a demand India does not acquiesce to.

In July, the provisional government drafted another memorial, this one seeking outright statehood in preference to territorial status.