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Wednesday, November 05, 2008

Highlights of 2008 State Elections

Democrats have unified control of NY State government, taking the NY Senate away from the Republicans.

Democrats captured the Nevada Senate and have a veto-proof majority in the Nevada Assembly. (Democrats also captured all three Nevada congressional seats).

Democrats took control of the Pennsylvania lower house, splitting the legislature.

Democrats took control of the Wisconsin lower house, and now have unified government in Wisconsin (both houses plus governor).

Democrats gained one seat in each chamber in Alaska, achieving a tie in the Alaska Senate and 18 of 40 in the lower house.

Democrats took control of the Ohio lower house, splitting the legislature.

Democrats achieved veto-proof majorities in both houses if the Connecticut legislature.

In California, Democrats gained one seat in CA Senate and two in the Assembly. California Dems are now 1 vote short of 2/3 in the Senate (26-14) and four short of 2/3 in the Assembly (50-30). 2/3 is needed to pass a budget.

Rhode Island is now a one-party Democratic state. House: 70-5, Senate 33-5.

Republicans took back control of both houses of the Montana legislature (one was previously tied, the other in Democratic hands.

Republicans took control of the Tennessee lower house.

Republicans took control of the Oklahoma Senate (they already control the lower house).



Pre-election composition:


Post-election composition:



(From the National Conference of State Legislatures)

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