The States to Watch
Although there are many states where a shift of only a few seats could alter party control, this is a list of the key battleground states that observers should keep an eye on late into the night on election night. A small shift of seats in these legislative chambers will mean a new party in control.
Senates |
Houses |
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Democrats |
Republicans |
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Democrats |
Republicans |
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Arizona |
14 |
16 |
Illinois |
62 |
56 |
|
Colorado |
15 |
20 |
Indiana |
53 |
47 |
|
Connecticut |
19 |
17 |
Michigan |
52 |
58 |
|
Kentucky |
18 |
20 |
Pennsylvania |
100 |
100 |
|
Missouri |
18 |
16 |
Texas |
78 |
72 |
|
New Hampshire |
12 |
12 |
Washington |
49 |
49 |
|
Oregon |
13 |
17 |
Vermont |
77 |
67 |
|
South Carolina |
24 |
22 |
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Texas |
15 |
16 |
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Vermont |
17 |
13 |
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Wisconsin |
17 |
16 |
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