The last time Democrats held more state legislative seats than Republicans was in 2010.
Republicans have maintained control over more state legislative seats than Democrats for more than a decade straight, according to data from the National Conference of State Legislatures and Ballotpedia.State legislatures have the power to shape voting rules, gun control laws, abortion access and other issues that often have a more direct impact on Americans than federal policies.
Republicans controlled 3,978 seats and 61 chambers as of June this year, compared to 3,266 seats and 37 chambers for Democrats,Republicans also have full partisan control of 23 states — meaning they have a GOP governor and majorities in both state chambers. Democrats have these so-called trifectas in 14 states.There are 13 states in which party control of the state is at risk in this year's elections,.
In addition to a toss-up gubernatorial race in Arizona, Democrats need to net just one seat in the state House or state Senate to tie partisan control in either chamber.
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