Map Shows State Legislatures Democrats May Flip in Potential 'Blue Tsunami'
Summary
Democrats may gain control of several state legislative chambers in Tuesday’s midterm elections, according to ratings from Sabato’s Crystal Ball. The article says Republicans currently control more chambers overall, while competitive races in states including Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Minnesota, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin could affect the balance.Key Facts
- Republicans control 56 state legislative chambers, while Democrats control 39; four others are tied, nonpartisan or run by bipartisan coalitions.
- More than 6,000 state legislative seats are up for election, according to State Affairs.
- Sabato’s Crystal Ball rates the Arizona House, Arizona Senate, Michigan House, Minnesota House, Pennsylvania Senate and Wisconsin Assembly as toss-ups.
- The Georgia House is rated Leans Republican, while the New Hampshire House is rated Leans Democratic and its Senate is rated Leans Republican.
- The Wisconsin Senate is rated Leans Democratic; Maine’s House is also rated Leans Democratic.
- Democrats hold a 20-18 majority in the Michigan Senate, while Republicans control the Michigan House 58-52.
- Minnesota’s House has a 67-66 Democratic majority and one vacancy; Democrats also hold the state Senate 34-33.
- The article says three Democratic-held chambers are considered competitive: the Maine House, Michigan Senate and Minnesota Senate.
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