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Entries for November 2014

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From the State Capitol to the U.S. Capitol

State legislators make up a majority of newly elected members of Congress. 

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Category: Elections
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Republican Wave Capsizes Democrats

Update 9:39 a.m. ET

After a day of double-checking partisan composition numbers in the more than 6,000 legislative races this year, the extent of Republican success in legislative and governor’s elections is mostly clear. Suffice it to say, it was a banner election for the GOP.

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StateVote 2014: Results From Races, Ballot Measures

Are you results-oriented? If so, NCSL’s StateVote 2014 has what you need: results from this week’s midterm elections.

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Category: NCSL, Elections
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GOP Tightens Reins on Governorships

Republicans strengthened their grip on the nation’s governorships Tuesday, extending their executive control to at least 32 states.

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Ballot Measures: Yes on Wages and Weed, No on GMOS and Voting

The voters have spoken. They want higher minimum wages, freer access to marijuana, the right to hunt—including bears in Maine—and to show respect to veterans and members of the military.

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Arkansas Voters Only Ones to Decide on Ethics Measure

Depending on the year, NCSL’s Center for Ethics in Government tracks between 600 and 900 state ethics and lobbying bills annually. In 2014, we’re only tracking one measure on Election Day.

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This blog offers updates on the National Conference of State Legislatures' research and training, the latest on federalism and the state legislative institution, and posts about state legislators and legislative staff. The blog is edited by NCSL staff and written primarily by NCSL's experts on public policy and the state legislative institution.