 Republicans had a surprisingly strong showing in state legislative elections in 2002, wrestling control of at least five state legislative chambers, tying two others and resulting in more Republican state legislators than Democrats for the first time since the 1950s. Results compiled by NCSL indicate the GOP became the first party of presidential power to gain state legislative seats in a mid-term election cycle since records were kept. Historically, the President's party has lost an average of more than 350 seats in every mid-term election cycle since at least 1938. A complete summary of legislative election results is available.
With more than 200 measures on the ballot in 2002, voters across America took action on several key policy issues, including taxes, education, health care and the initiative process itself. Tax cuts were rejected in Arkansas and Massachusetts while education measures mostly found success. In Idaho, voters rejected term limits. Ballot measure results are also available.  Post-Election State Party Control: Click the small map for a full size version showing the current party control of state legislatures. By clicking on a state, you get a summary that includes 2002 ballot measures. Or pick the state to profile here: (11/5/2002)
Pre-Election State Party Control: Click the small map for a full size version showing the current party control of state legislatures. By clicking on a state, you get a summary that includes 2002 ballot measures. Or pick the state to profile here: (11/5/2002)
50 State Maps : Look here for 50 state maps showing party control in the state legislatures and governor's party. (11/5/2002)
Pre-Election Turnover Tops 20%: 50 State Table: NCSL StateVote 2002: Pre-Election Turnover in State Legislatures (10/30/2002)
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