Most people know that the 2006 elections brought sweeping change though the country, handing control of the US House and Senate to Democrats for the first time in 12 years. Less discussed, but equally significant, is the sweeping change the elections brought to State Legislatures.
In NH, we probably had the biggest legislative upheaval in the country. Democrats gained 84 seats in our 400 member State House, and 6 seats in our 24 member State Senate. These gains granted the NH Democrats control of both chambers for the first time in 130 years.
This victory has ramifications for all kinds of progressive issues, and Civil Unions are at the top of everyone’s mind. A great deal has been happening with this issue since our victory, follow me over the jump for an update.
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