Michigan Republicans share in strong national gains
January 15, 2011
LANSING, Michigan: Nationwide, Republicans showed strong gains in state legislatures. The number of Republican state senators grew 15.1%, and the number of Republican state representatives grew 24.0%. This growth translated into gains in 85.2% of state chambers, resulting in 20 new Republican majorities. The following charts illustrate the changes to state majorities before and after the election:
Before
Partisan breakdown before the November 2010 Election Legislative chamber 
State senates 23 18 1 1 State houses 29 15 1 - Totals: 52 33 2 1
After
Partisan breakdown after the November 2010 Election Legislative chamber
State senates 16 25 1 1 State houses 16 28 1 0 Totals: 32 53 2 1
In Michigan, Republicans were able to bolster their majority in the senate while obtaining the majority in the house. In the Michigan State Senate, the GOP saw an 11% increase in representation. They fared even better in the Michigan House of Representatives, obtaining a 19% increase in representation along with the majority. Republican Rick Snyder won in his bid for Governor, giving Michigan Republicans control of both houses and governorship. Across the country, Michigan was one of 12 states in which the GOP obtained a trifecta, bringing them to a total of 20 trifecas.
A breakdown of all state senates and houses as well as election analysis can be found here.
Changes in the Michigan State Senate
| Michigan State Senate | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Party | As of November 1, 2010 | After the 2010 Election | |
| Democratic Party | 16 | 12 | |
| Republican Party | 22 | 26 | |
| Total | 38 | 38 | |
Changes in the Michigan State House
| Michigan House of Representatives | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Party | As of November 1, 2010 | After the 2010 Election | |
| Democratic Party | 65 | 47 | |
| Republican Party | 42 | 63 | |
| Vacancy | 3 | - | |
| Total | 110 | 110 | |
See also
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- Michigan State Senate elections, 2010
- Michigan State Senate
- Michigan House of Representatives elections, 2010
- Michigan House of Representatives
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