We don't tend to pay much attention to state and local politics here at Open Left. When I post the occassional diary about something happening at the Port of Los Angeles, it doesn't usually draw more than a couple of comments--even though it involves trade, the environment and labor issues. And so it is that state-level races haven't gotten much attention here this cycle, either. But with 11 governors and 5,824 legislative seats up for grabs, I felt it wouldn't be too much to put up one overview diary--and give a chance for others who know more about specific states to add their wisdom in the comments. (This means YOU!) Coming off of 2006, Democrats control 55% of the seats, and we'll be electing roughly half of the state senators who will be involved in redistricting after the 2010 census. So this has obvious national significance.
Democrats control both chambers in 23 states compared to 14 for Republicans. In 12 states, party control is divided. Nebraska is unicameral and non-partisan.
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