I've posted a lot on House, Senate, and gubernatorial races in 2006. But just as important is the battle for state legislative control. It impacts the political balance of each state as well as, of course, national redistricting.
Below the fold I list each "battleground legislature" where Democrats could end up gaining, or losing, control in 2006.
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Colorado Senate
18 Democrats, 17 Republicans
Colorado House
35 Democrats, 30 Republicans
Indiana House
52 Republicans, 48 Democrats
Iowa Senate
25 Democrats, 25 Republicans
Iowa House
51 Republicans, 49 Democrats
Maine Senate
19 Democrats, 16 Republicans
Maine House
76 Democrats, 73 Republicans, 2 Independents
Michigan Senate
22 Republicans, 16 Democrats
Michigan House
58 Republicans, 52 Democrats
Minnesota Senate
35 Democrats, 31 Republicans, 1 Independent
Minnesota House
68 Republicans, 66 Democrats
Mississippi Senate
28 Democrats, 24 Republicans
Montana Senate
27 Democrats, 23 Republicans
Montana House
50 Democrats, 50 Republicans
Nevada Senate
12 Republicans, 9 Democrats
New Mexico Senate
23 Democrats, 19 Republicans
New York Senate
35 Republicans, 27 Democrats
North Carolina House
63 Democrats, 57 Republicans
Oklahoma Senate
26 Democrats, 22 Republicans
Oregon House
33 Republicans, 27 Democrats
Tennessee Senate
17 Republicans, 16 Democrats
Tennessee House
53 Democrats, 46 Republicans
Washington Senate
26 Democrats, 23 Republicans
Wisconsin Senate
19 Republicans, 14 Democrats
I'd love to know if anyone has any insight into the local happenings and how Democratic chances are in any of these chambers. Please share. Also, if there are any legislative chambers you think I've ommitted unfairly, post away.