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2012 State Legislative Elections: Changes in Party Control

See where Democrats and Republicans added or lost seats in all 50 states.

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The following map shows where Democrats and Republicans added or lost the most seats in 2012 state legislative elections.

Dark red states represent the largest percentage gain in total seats held by Republicans; blue states correspond to Democratic increases.

Click a state to display seats held by each party. Data was compiled by the National Conference of State Legislatures.

 

Mike Maciag is Data Editor for GOVERNING.