January 2, 2020: Of the nation’s 7,383 state legislators, 52% are currently affiliated with the Republican Party and 47% are Democrats.[1]
The remaining 1% are generally either independents or affiliated with another political party. There are also a handful of vacancies.[1]
As Election 2020 unfolds, much attention will be paid to the races for Congress and the White House. But the vast majority of state legislators will be on the ballot as well.
Currently, Republicans control the State Senate in 32 states while Democrats run the other 18.[1]
As for the State House chambers, 29 are controlled by Republicans and 19 by Democrats. Alaska is run by an unusual bi-partisan power-sharing arrangement.[2]
Nebraska only has one state legislative chamber and it was included in the State Senate totals.
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