43 state lower houses hold general elections for state representatives in
November, 2012. This is in addition to the
43 state senates that hold general elections in the presidential election year.
There are 49 state houses (Nebraska doesn't have one). The 6 state houses that are not holding a general election for state representatives in November 2012 are Alabama, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, New Jersey and Virginia.
- See also: State legislative elections, 2012 and State senate elections, 2012
By the numbers
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| Number of seats in all 50 houses:
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5,411
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| Number of seats up for election in the 43 houses with November 2012 elections:
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4,714
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| % of total (all 50 states) houses seats up for election in 2012:
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87.12%
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States
- See also: Partisan composition of state houses
Heading into the November 6 election, the Republican Party held the majority in the Alaska House of Representatives:
Historical control
| Year | Democrats | Republicans | Independents |
|---|
| 2011 | 16 | 24 | - |
| 2010 | 18 | 22 | - |
| 2008 | 17 | 23 | - |
| 2006 | 14 | 26 | - |
| 2004 | 13 | 27 | - |
| 2002 | 13 | 27 | - |
| 2000 | 14 | 26 | - |
| 1998 | 15 | 25 | - |
| 1996 | 17 | 22 | 1 |
| 1994 | 21 | 18 | 1 |
- See also: Partisan composition of state houses
Heading into the November 6 election, the Republican Party held the majority in the Arizona House of Representatives:
- See also: Partisan composition of state houses
Heading into the November 6 election, the Democratic Party held the majority in the Arkansas House of Representatives:
- See also: Partisan composition of state houses
Heading into the November 6 election, the Democratic Party held the majority in the California State Assembly:
- See also: Partisan composition of state houses
Heading into the November 6 election, the Republican Party held the majority in the Colorado House of Representatives:
- See also: Ballotpedia:"Game-changers" in the 2012 state legislative elections
- See also: Partisan composition of state houses
Heading into the November 6 election, the Democratic Party held the majority in the Connecticut House of Representatives:
- See also: Partisan composition of state houses
Heading into the November 6 election, the Democratic Party held the majority in the Delaware House of Representatives:
- See also: Partisan composition of state houses
Heading into the November 6 election, the Republican Party held the majority in the Florida House of Representatives:
- See also: Partisan composition of state houses
Heading into the November 6 election, the Republican Party held the majority in the Georgia House of Representatives:
| Georgia House of Representatives
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| Party
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As of November 5, 2012
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After the 2012 Election
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Democratic Party
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63
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60
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Republican Party
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114
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119
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Independent
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1
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1
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Vacancy
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2
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0
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| Total
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180
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180
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- See also: Partisan composition of state houses
Heading into the November 6 election, the Democratic Party held the majority in the Hawaii House of Representatives:
- See also: Partisan composition of state houses
Heading into the November 6 election, the Republican Party held the majority in the Idaho House of Representatives:
- See also: Partisan composition of state houses
Heading into the November 6 election, the Democratic Party held the majority in the Illinois House of Representatives:
- See also: Partisan composition of state houses
Heading into the November 6 election, the Republican Party held the majority in the Indiana House of Representatives:
- See also: Partisan composition of state houses
Heading into the November 6 election, the Republican Party held the majority in the Iowa House of Representatives:
Chamber control
Speaker of the House Kraig Paulsen (R) said he expects Republicans to retain their majority, bolstered by "talented candidates."[2]Kevin McCarthy (D) said it was "pretty epic" that there are 20 Republican primaries and pointed to this as a sign that Democrats have a chance to regain control of the chamber. Democrats will need to flip 11 seats to take control of the House.[3]
- See also: Partisan composition of state houses and Kansas Game Changers
Heading into the November 6 election, the Republican Party held the majority in the Kansas House of Representatives:
- See also: Partisan composition of state houses
Heading into the November 6 election, the Democratic Party held the majority in the Kentucky House of Representatives:
- See also: Partisan composition of state houses
Heading into the November 6 election, the Republican Party held the majority in the Maine House of Representatives:
| Maine House of Representatives
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| Party
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As of November 5, 2012
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After the 2012 Election
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Democratic Party
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71
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86
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Republican Party
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77
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61
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Independent
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1
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4
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Non-voting
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2
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2
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Vacancy
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2
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0
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| Total
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153
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153
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- See also: Partisan composition of state houses
Heading into the November 6 election, the Democratic Party held the majority in the Massachusetts House of Representatives:
- See also: Partisan composition of state houses
Heading into the November 6 election, the Republican Party held the majority in the Michigan House of Representatives:
- See also: Partisan composition of state houses
Heading into the November 6 election, the Republican Party held the majority in the Minnesota House of Representatives:
- See also: Partisan composition of state houses
Heading into the November 6 election, the Republican Party held the majority in the Missouri House of Representatives:
| Missouri House of Representatives
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| Party
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As of November 5, 2012
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After the 2012 Election
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Democratic Party
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54
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53
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Republican Party
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105
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110
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Vacancy
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4
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0
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| Total
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163
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163
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- See also: Partisan composition of state houses
Heading into the November 6 election, the Republican Party held the majority in the Montana House of Representatives:
- See also: Partisan composition of state houses
Heading into the November 6 election, the Democratic Party held the majority in the Nevada State Assembly:
- See also: Partisan composition of state houses
Heading into the November 6 election, the Republican Party held the majority in the New Hampshire House of Representatives:
| New Hampshire House of Representatives
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| Party
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As of November 5, 2012
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After the 2012 Election
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Democratic Party
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103
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221
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Republican Party
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288
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179
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Independent
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2
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0
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Vacancy
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7
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0
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| Total
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400
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400
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- See also: Partisan composition of state houses
Heading into the November 6 election, the Democratic Party held the majority in the New Mexico House of Representatives:
| New Mexico House of Representatives
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| Party
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As of November 5, 2012
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After the 2012 Election
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Democratic Party
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36
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38
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Republican Party
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33
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30
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Independent
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1
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0
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| Total
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70
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70
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- See also: Partisan composition of state houses
Heading into the November 6 election, the Democratic Party held the majority in the New York State Assembly:
- See also: Partisan composition of state houses
Heading into the November 6 election, the Republican Party held the majority in the North Carolina House of Representatives:
| North Carolina House of Representatives
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| Party
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As of November 5, 2012
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After the 2012 Election
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Democratic Party
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52
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43
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Republican Party
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67
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77
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Vacancy
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1
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0
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| Total
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120
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120
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- See also: Partisan composition of state houses
Heading into the November 6 election, the Republican Party held the majority in the North Dakota House of Representatives:
- See also: Partisan composition of state houses
Heading into the November 6 election, the Republican Party held the majority in the Ohio House of Representatives:
- See also: Partisan composition of state houses
Heading into the November 6 election, the Republican Party held the majority in the Oklahoma House of Representatives:
- See also: Partisan composition of state houses
Heading into the November 6 election, majority was split in the Oregon State Senate:
- See also: Partisan composition of state houses
Heading into the November 6 election, the Republican Party held the majority in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives:
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives
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| Party
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As of November 5, 2012
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After the 2012 Election
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Democratic Party
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91
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93
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Republican Party
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110
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110
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Vacancy
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2
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0
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| Total
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203
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203
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- See also: Partisan composition of state houses
Heading into the November 6 election, the Democratic Party held the majority in the Rhode Island House of Representatives:
- See also: Partisan composition of state houses
Heading into the November 6 election, the Republican Party held the majority in the South Carolina House of Representatives:
- See also: Partisan composition of state houses
Heading into the November 6 election, the Republican Party held the majority in the South Dakota House of Representatives:
| South Dakota House of Representatives
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| Party
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As of November 5, 2012
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After the 2012 Election
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Democratic Party
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19
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17
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Republican Party
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50
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53
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Vacancy
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1
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0
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| Total
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70
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70
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- See also: Partisan composition of state houses and Tennessee Game Changers
Heading into the November 6 election, the Republican Party held the majority in the Tennessee House of Representatives:
| Tennessee House of Representatives
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| Party
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As of November 5, 2012
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After the 2012 Election
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Democratic Party
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34
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27
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Republican Party
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64
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71
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Independent
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0
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1
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Vacancy
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1
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0
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| Total
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99
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99
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- See also: Partisan composition of state houses
Heading into the November 6 election 2012, the Republican Party holds the majority in the Texas House of Representatives:
- See also: Partisan composition of state houses
Heading into the November 6 election, the Republican Party held the majority in the Utah House of Representatives:
- See also: Partisan composition of state houses
Heading into the November 6 election, the Democratic Party held the majority in the Vermont House of Representatives:
- See also: Partisan composition of state houses
Heading into the November 6 election, the Democratic Party held the majority in the Washington House of Representatives:
- See also: Partisan composition of state houses
Heading into the November 6 election, the Democratic Party held the majority in the West Virginia House of Delegates:
- See also: Partisan composition of state houses
Heading into the November 6 election, the Republican Party held the majority in the Wisconsin State Assembly:
| Wisconsin State Assembly
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| Party
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As of November 5, 2012
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After the 2012 Election
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Democratic Party
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39
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39
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Republican Party
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58
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60
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Independent
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1
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0
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Vacancy
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1
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0
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| Total
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99
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99
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- See also: Partisan composition of state senates
Heading into the November 6 election, the Republican Party held the majority in the Wyoming House of Representatives:
See also
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