2024 had some of the smallest changes for state legislatures in modern history. Outside of the Midwestern states, not much changed on state govt levels.

There was obviously a lot to unpack with the results of the election and some races still aren’t called yet, but the data is crazy in how trends and shifts were made. Hoping to post some updates on state legislative elections sometime soon as well.

2/ Minnesota’s unique twist with their state chambers are, I kid you not, 6 incumbents who have been arrested and not left office. Power could be one reason, but another could be the thin margins in both chambers: Senate is a tie due to a vacancy and House is only D +2 for a majority.

Something unique in state legislatures currently, before the elections, is the coalitions in Alaska and Minnesota’s chambers. AK’s focus is due to how the coalition will end up, along with minority caucuses/members. Some people, right or wrong, are made at the current state of affairs.

@bioware.bsky.social , would love if there’s a #jadeempire sequel in the works.

I’m scared at the future when I encounter so many people that either A) can’t read or B) refuse to.

Follow up: other states with potential flips for either party are quite a few. Here are some: Minnesota, Pennsylvania, Arizona, Michigan, and Wisconsin. Coincidentally, major states up for grabs in the presidential election.

The upcoming elections in November have some potential surprises with flips. Not just at the federal level; over half of all state legislatures are up for reelection. While many flips could occur, money is on Alaska (for R) and New Hampshire (for D) having the best chance.