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There were 6,015 state legislative seats up for election on November 6, 2012, in 44 states. Overall, 4,575 incumbents ran in the general election. Of that total, 1,687 incumbents were uncontested, representing 36.9% of all incumbents who ran in the general election. There were 1,498 uncontested incumbents (31%) in 2010.

A general election is uncontested when there are no candidates other than the incumbent running. Learn more about the terms and methodologies used in this analysis.

Ballotpedia uses the number and percentage of incumbents in uncontested general elections to help determine the overall competitiveness of an election cycle. A larger number of uncontested general elections indicates less competitiveness because there are fewer opportunities for voters to elect a non-incumbent to office. A smaller number indicates more of those opportunities.

In 2012:

  • There were 809 Democratic incumbents in uncontested general elections, representing 38.8% of all Democratic incumbents who ran in the general election, a 15% increase from 2010.
  • There were 876 Republican incumbents in uncontested general elections, representing 35.4% of all Republican incumbents who ran in the general election, a 10% increase from 2010.
  • There were Two minor party or independent incumbents in uncontested general elections, representing 18.2% of all minor party or independent incumbents who ran in the general election.
  • The total number of incumbents in uncontested general elections—1,687—189 more and a 13% increase from 2010.


  • State legislative incumbents without general election challengers, 2012
    Chamber Seats
    Democratic Republican Total[1]
    Filed Cont. % Filed Cont. % Filed Cont. %
    House 4,714 1,622 640 39.5% 1,973 684 34.7% 3,604 1,326 36.8%
    Senate 1,299 465 169 36.3% 504 192 38.1% 971 361 37.2%
    Total 6,013 2,087 809 38.8% 2,477 876 35.4% 4,575 1,687 36.9%


    Click [show] on the table below to view incumbents without general election challengers statistics by state in 2012. Hover over column headings to learn more about their contents.

    Historical comparison

    The chart below shows a breakdown of incumbents in contested primaries from 2010 to 2012.


    Click [show] on the table below to view overall incumbents in contested primaries statistics by state from 2010 to 2012. Hover over column headings to learn more about their contents.

    By state

    Overview

    Alaska

    There were 59 seats up for election in Alaska. A total of 52 incumbents advanced to the general election: 21 Democrats, 30 Republicans, and one independent or minor party incumbent. Of that total, 14 incumbents—four Democrats and 10 Republicans—had no general election challengers, representing 26.9% of incumbents on the general election ballot.

    In 2012

    Statistics from 2012 are shown below. Hover over column headings to learn more about their contents.

    State legislative incumbents with no general election challengers in Alaska, 2012
    Chamber Seats
    Democratic Republican Total[1]
    Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. %
    House 40 12 3 25.0% 22 10 45.5% 35 13 37.1%
    Senate 19 9 1 11.1% 8 0 0.0% 17 1 5.9%
    Total 59 21 4 19.0% 30 10 33.3% 52 14 26.9%

    2010-2012

    Historical statistics are shown below. Hover over column headings to learn more about their contents.

    State legislative incumbents in contested primaries in Alaska, 2010-2012
    Year Seats
    Democratic Republican Total[1]
    Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. %
    House 40 12 3 25.0% 22 10 45.5% 35 13 37.1%
    Senate 19 9 1 11.1% 8 0 0.0% 17 1 5.9%
    Total 59 21 4 19.0% 30 10 33.3% 52 14 26.9%


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    Arizona

    There were 90 seats up for election in Arizona. A total of 57 incumbents advanced to the general election: 17 Democrats and 40 Republicans. Of that total, 21 incumbents—10 Democrats and 11 Republicans—had no general election challengers, representing 36.8% of incumbents on the general election ballot.

    In 2012

    Statistics from 2012 are shown below. Hover over column headings to learn more about their contents.

    State legislative incumbents with no general election challengers in Arizona, 2012
    Chamber Seats
    Democratic Republican Total[1]
    Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. %
    House 40 12 3 25.0% 22 10 45.5% 35 13 37.1%
    Senate 19 9 1 11.1% 8 0 0.0% 17 1 5.9%
    Total 59 21 4 19.0% 30 10 33.3% 52 14 26.9%

    2010-2012

    Historical statistics are shown below. Hover over column headings to learn more about their contents.

    State legislative incumbents in contested primaries in Arizona, 2010-2012
    Year Seats
    Democratic Republican Total[1]
    Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. %
    2010 90 19 4 21.1% 28 2 7.1% 47 6 12.8%
    2012 90 17 10 58.8% 40 11 27.5% 57 21 36.8%


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    Arkansas

    There were 135 seats up for election in Arkansas. A total of 85 incumbents advanced to the general election: 38 Democrats and 47 Republicans. Of that total, 44 incumbents—18 Democrats and 26 Republicans—had no general election challengers, representing 51.8% of incumbents on the general election ballot.

    In 2012

    Statistics from 2012 are shown below. Hover over column headings to learn more about their contents.

    State legislative incumbents with no general election challengers in Arkansas, 2012
    Chamber Seats
    Democratic Republican Total[1]
    Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. %
    House 100 27 14 51.9% 36 19 52.8% 63 33 52.4%
    Senate 35 11 4 36.4% 11 7 63.6% 22 11 50.0%
    Total 135 38 18 47.4% 47 26 55.3% 85 44 51.8%

    2010-2012

    Historical statistics are shown below. Hover over column headings to learn more about their contents.

    State legislative incumbents in contested primaries in Arkansas, 2010-2012
    Year Seats
    Democratic Republican Total[1]
    Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. %
    2010 117 41 30 73.2% 22 20 90.9% 63 50 79.4%
    2012 135 38 18 47.4% 47 26 55.3% 85 44 51.8%


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    California

    There were 100 seats up for election in California. A total of 56 incumbents advanced to the general election: 36 Democrats and 20 Republicans. Of that total, two incumbents—both Democrats—had no general election challengers, representing 3.6% of incumbents on the general election ballot.

    In 2012

    Statistics from 2012 are shown below. Hover over column headings to learn more about their contents.

    State legislative incumbents with no general election challengers in California, 2012
    Chamber Seats
    Democratic Republican Total[1]
    Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. %
    House 80 29 2 6.9% 16 0 0.0% 45 2 4.4%
    Senate 20 7 0 0.0% 4 0 0.0% 11 0 0.0%
    Total 100 36 2 5.6% 20 0 0.0% 56 2 3.6%

    2010-2012

    Historical statistics are shown below. Hover over column headings to learn more about their contents.

    State legislative incumbents in contested primaries in California, 2010-2012
    Year Seats
    Democratic Republican Total[1]
    Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. %
    2010 100 44 2 4.5% 18 1 5.6% 62 3 4.8%
    2012 100 36 2 5.6% 20 0 0.0% 56 2 3.6%


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    Colorado

    There were 85 seats up for election in Colorado. A total of 51 incumbents advanced to the general election: 29 Democrats and 22 Republicans. Of that total, one incumbent—a Republicans—had no general election challengers, representing 2.0% of incumbents on the general election ballot.

    In 2012

    Statistics from 2012 are shown below. Hover over column headings to learn more about their contents.

    State legislative incumbents with no general election challengers in Colorado, 2012
    Chamber Seats
    Democratic Republican Total[1]
    Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. %
    House 65 21 0 0.0% 20 1 5.0% 41 1 2.4%
    Senate 20 8 0 0.0% 2 0 0.0% 10 0 0.0%
    Total 85 29 0 0.0% 22 1 4.5% 51 1 2.0%

    2010-2012

    Historical statistics are shown below. Hover over column headings to learn more about their contents.

    State legislative incumbents in contested primaries in Colorado, 2010-2012
    Year Seats
    Democratic Republican Total[1]
    Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. %
    2010 84 37 1 2.7% 26 7 26.9% 64 8 12.5%
    2012 85 29 0 0.0% 22 1 4.5% 51 1 2.0%


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    Connecticut

    There were 187 seats up for election in Connecticut. A total of 159 incumbents advanced to the general election: 100 Democrats and 59 Republicans. Of that total, 35 incumbents—22 Democrats and 13 Republicans—had no general election challengers, representing 22.0% of incumbents on the general election ballot.

    In 2012

    Statistics from 2012 are shown below. Hover over column headings to learn more about their contents.

    State legislative incumbents with no general election challengers in Connecticut, 2012
    Chamber Seats
    Democratic Republican Total[1]
    Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. %
    House 151 81 19 23.5% 46 11 23.9% 127 30 23.6%
    Senate 36 19 3 15.8% 13 2 15.4% 32 5 15.6%
    Total 187 100 22 22.0% 59 13 22.0% 159 35 22.0%

    2010-2012

    Historical statistics are shown below. Hover over column headings to learn more about their contents.

    State legislative incumbents in contested primaries in Connecticut, 2010-2012
    Year Seats
    Democratic Republican Total[1]
    Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. %
    2010 187 123 22 17.9% 44 12 27.3% 167 34 20.4%
    2012 187 100 22 22.0% 59 13 22.0% 159 35 22.0%


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    Delaware

    There were 62 seats up for election in Delaware. A total of 50 incumbents advanced to the general election: 34 Democrats and 16 Republicans. Of that total, 22 incumbents—17 Democrats and five Republicans—had no general election challengers, representing 44.0% of incumbents on the general election ballot.

    In 2012

    Statistics from 2012 are shown below. Hover over column headings to learn more about their contents.

    State legislative incumbents with no general election challengers in Delaware, 2012
    Chamber Seats
    Democratic Republican Total[1]
    Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. %
    House 41 22 11 50.0% 11 4 36.4% 33 15 45.5%
    Senate 21 12 6 50.0% 5 1 20.0% 17 7 41.2%
    Total 62 34 17 50.0% 16 5 31.3% 50 22 44.0%

    2010-2012

    Historical statistics are shown below. Hover over column headings to learn more about their contents.

    State legislative incumbents in contested primaries in Delaware, 2010-2012
    Year Seats
    Democratic Republican Total[1]
    Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. %
    2010 52 31 7 22.6% 16 7 43.8% 47 14 29.8%
    2012 62 34 17 50.0% 16 5 31.3% 50 22 44.0%


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    Florida

    There were 160 seats up for election in Florida. A total of 106 incumbents advanced to the general election: 29 Democrats and 77 Republicans. Of that total, 45 incumbents—14 Democrats and 31 Republicans—had no general election challengers, representing 42.5% of incumbents on the general election ballot.

    In 2012

    Statistics from 2012 are shown below. Hover over column headings to learn more about their contents.

    State legislative incumbents with no general election challengers in Florida, 2012
    Chamber Seats
    Democratic Republican Total[1]
    Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. %
    House 120 20 12 60.0% 60 25 41.7% 80 37 46.3%
    Senate 40 9 2 22.2% 17 6 35.3% 26 8 30.8%
    Total 160 29 14 48.3% 77 31 40.3% 106 45 42.5%

    2010-2012

    Historical statistics are shown below. Hover over column headings to learn more about their contents.

    State legislative incumbents in contested primaries in Florida, 2010-2012
    Year Seats
    Democratic Republican Total[1]
    Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. %
    2010 143 40 18 45.0% 55 23 41.8% 95 41 43.2%
    2012 160 29 14 48.3% 77 31 40.3% 106 45 42.5%


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    Georgia

    There were 236 seats up for election in Georgia. A total of 196 incumbents advanced to the general election: 67 Democrats, 128 Republicans, and one minor party or independent incumbent. Of that total, 154 incumbents—53 Democrats and 101 Republicans—had no general election challengers, representing 78.6% of incumbents on the general election ballot.

    In 2012

    Statistics from 2012 are shown below. Hover over column headings to learn more about their contents.

    State legislative incumbents with no general election challengers in Georgia, 2012
    Chamber Seats
    Democratic Republican Total[1]
    Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. %
    House 180 49 38 77.6% 95 74 77.9% 145 112 77.2%
    Senate 56 18 15 83.3% 33 27 81.8% 51 42 82.4%
    Total 236 67 53 79.1% 128 101 78.9% 196 154 78.6%

    2010-2012

    Historical statistics are shown below. Hover over column headings to learn more about their contents.

    State legislative incumbents in contested primaries in Georgia, 2010-2012
    Year Seats
    Democratic Republican Total[1]
    Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. %
    2010 236 84 67 79.8% 108 71 65.7% 193 138 71.5%
    2012 236 67 53 79.1% 128 101 78.9% 196 154 78.6%


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    Hawaii

    There were 76 seats up for election in Hawaii. A total of 66 incumbents advanced to the general election: 60 Democrats and 6 Republicans. Of that total, 24 incumbents—22 Democrats and two Republicans—had no general election challengers, representing 36.4% of incumbents on the general election ballot.

    In 2012

    Statistics from 2012 are shown below. Hover over column headings to learn more about their contents.

    State legislative incumbents with no general election challengers in Hawaii, 2012
    Chamber Seats
    Democratic Republican Total[1]
    Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. %
    House 51 38 14 36.8% 5 2 40.0% 43 16 37.2%
    Senate 25 22 8 36.4% 1 0 0.0% 23 8 34.8%
    Total 76 60 22 36.7% 6 2 33.3% 66 24 36.4%

    2010-2012

    Historical statistics are shown below. Hover over column headings to learn more about their contents.

    State legislative incumbents in contested primaries in Hawaii, 2010-2012
    Year Seats
    Democratic Republican Total[1]
    Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. %
    2010 66 51 2 3.9% 6 3 50.0% 57 5 8.8%
    2012 76 60 22 36.7% 6 2 33.3% 66 24 36.4%


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    Idaho

    There were 105 seats up for election in Idaho. A total of 66 incumbents advanced to the general election: 11 Democrats and 55 Republicans. Of that total, 19 incumbents—one Democrat and 18 Republicans—had no general election challengers, representing 28.8% of incumbents on the general election ballot.

    In 2012

    Statistics from 2012 are shown below. Hover over column headings to learn more about their contents.

    State legislative incumbents with no general election challengers in Idaho, 2012
    Chamber Seats
    Democratic Republican Total[1]
    Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. %
    House 70 7 0 0.0% 34 10 29.4% 41 10 24.4%
    Senate 35 4 1 25.0% 21 8 38.1% 25 9 36.0%
    Total 105 11 1 9.1% 55 18 32.7% 66 19 28.8%

    2010-2012

    Historical statistics are shown below. Hover over column headings to learn more about their contents.

    State legislative incumbents in contested primaries in Idaho, 2010-2012
    Year Seats
    Democratic Republican Total[1]
    Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. %
    2010 105 19 3 15.8% 71 41 57.7% 90 44 48.9%
    2012 105 11 1 9.1% 55 18 32.7% 66 19 28.8%


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    Illinois

    There were 177 seats up for election in Illinois. A total of 139 incumbents advanced to the general election: 81 Democrats and 58 Republicans. Of that total, 85 incumbents—51 Democrats and 34 Republicans—had no general election challengers, representing 61.2% of incumbents on the general election ballot.

    In 2012

    Statistics from 2012 are shown below. Hover over column headings to learn more about their contents.

    State legislative incumbents with no general election challengers in Illinois, 2012
    Chamber Seats
    Democratic Republican Total[1]
    Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. %
    House 118 52 35 67.3% 43 26 60.5% 95 61 64.2%
    Senate 59 29 16 55.2% 15 8 53.3% 44 24 54.5%
    Total 177 81 51 63.0% 58 34 58.6% 139 85 61.2%

    2010-2012

    Historical statistics are shown below. Hover over column headings to learn more about their contents.

    State legislative incumbents in contested primaries in Illinois, 2010-2012
    Year Seats
    Democratic Republican Total[1]
    Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. %
    2010 139 75 40 53.3% 50 12 24.0% 125 52 41.6%
    2012 177 81 51 63.0% 58 34 58.6% 139 85 61.2%


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    Indiana

    There were 125 seats up for election in Indiana. A total of 102 incumbents advanced to the general election: 34 Democrats and 68 Republicans. Of that total, 31 incumbents—13 Democrats and 18 Republicans—had no general election challengers, representing 30.4% of incumbents on the general election ballot.

    In 2012

    Statistics from 2012 are shown below. Hover over column headings to learn more about their contents.

    State legislative incumbents with no general election challengers in Indiana, 2012
    Chamber Seats
    Democratic Republican Total[1]
    Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. %
    House 100 28 10 35.7% 52 12 23.1% 80 22 27.5%
    Senate 25 6 3 50.0% 16 6 37.5% 22 9 40.9%
    Total 125 34 13 38.2% 68 18 26.5% 102 31 30.4%

    2010-2012

    Historical statistics are shown below. Hover over column headings to learn more about their contents.

    State legislative incumbents in contested primaries in Indiana, 2010-2012
    Year Seats
    Democratic Republican Total[1]
    Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. %
    2010 125 56 2 3.6% 55 18 32.7% 111 20 18.0%
    2012 125 34 13 38.2% 68 18 26.5% 102 31 30.4%


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    Iowa

    There were 126 seats up for election in Iowa. A total of 96 incumbents advanced to the general election: 45 Democrats and 51 Republicans. Of that total, 27 incumbents—eight Democrats and 19 Republicans—had no general election challengers, representing 28.1% of incumbents on the general election ballot.

    In 2012

    Statistics from 2012 are shown below. Hover over column headings to learn more about their contents.

    State legislative incumbents with no general election challengers in Iowa, 2012
    Chamber Seats
    Democratic Republican Total[1]
    Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. %
    House 100 36 8 22.2% 44 16 36.4% 80 24 30.0%
    Senate 26 9 0 0.0% 7 3 42.9% 16 3 18.8%
    Total 126 45 8 17.8% 51 19 37.3% 96 27 28.1%

    2010-2012

    Historical statistics are shown below. Hover over column headings to learn more about their contents.

    State legislative incumbents in contested primaries in Iowa, 2010-2012
    Year Seats
    Democratic Republican Total[1]
    Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. %
    2010 125 63 10 15.9% 42 26 61.9% 105 36 34.3%
    2012 126 45 8 17.8% 51 19 37.3% 96 27 28.1%


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    Kansas

    There were 165 seats up for election in Kansas. A total of 107 incumbents advanced to the general election: 36 Democrats and 71 Republicans. Of that total, 30 incumbents—six Democrats and 24 Republicans—had no general election challengers, representing 28.0% of incumbents on the general election ballot.

    In 2012

    Statistics from 2012 are shown below. Hover over column headings to learn more about their contents.

    State legislative incumbents with no general election challengers in Kansas, 2012
    Chamber Seats
    Democratic Republican Total[1]
    Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. %
    House 125 28 6 21.4% 52 19 36.5% 80 25 31.3%
    Senate 40 8 0 0.0% 19 5 26.3% 27 5 18.5%
    Total 165 36 6 16.7% 71 24 33.8% 107 30 28.0%

    2010-2012

    Historical statistics are shown below. Hover over column headings to learn more about their contents.

    State legislative incumbents in contested primaries in Kansas, 2010-2012
    Year Seats
    Democratic Republican Total[1]
    Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. %
    2010 125 44 13 29.5% 66 33 50.0% 110 46 41.8%
    2012 165 36 6 16.7% 71 24 33.8% 107 30 28.0%


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    Kentucky

    There were 119 seats up for election in Kentucky. A total of 104 incumbents advanced to the general election: 63 Democrats and 41 Republicans. Of that total, 57 incumbents—29 Democrats and 28 Republicans—had no general election challengers, representing 54.8% of incumbents on the general election ballot.

    In 2012

    Statistics from 2012 are shown below. Hover over column headings to learn more about their contents.

    State legislative incumbents with no general election challengers in Kentucky, 2012
    Chamber Seats
    Democratic Republican Total[1]
    Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. %
    House 100 54 25 46.3% 36 25 69.4% 90 50 55.6%
    Senate 19 9 4 44.4% 5 3 60.0% 14 7 50.0%
    Total 119 63 29 46.0% 41 28 68.3% 104 57 54.8%

    2010-2012

    Historical statistics are shown below. Hover over column headings to learn more about their contents.

    State legislative incumbents in contested primaries in Kentucky, 2010-2012
    Year Seats
    Democratic Republican Total[1]
    Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. %
    2010 119 67 20 29.9% 42 25 59.5% 110 45 40.9%
    2012 119 63 29 46.0% 41 28 68.3% 104 57 54.8%


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    Maine

    There were 186 seats up for election in Maine. A total of 121 incumbents advanced to the general election: 53 Democrats and 66 Republicans. Of that total, seven incumbents—three Democrats and four Republicans—had no general election challengers, representing 5.8% of incumbents on the general election ballot.

    In 2012

    Statistics from 2012 are shown below. Hover over column headings to learn more about their contents.

    State legislative incumbents with no general election challengers in Maine, 2012
    Chamber Seats
    Democratic Republican Total[1]
    Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. %
    House 151 45 3 6.7% 53 4 7.5% 99 7 7.1%
    Senate 35 8 0 0.0% 13 0 0.0% 22 0 0.0%
    Total 186 53 3 5.7% 66 4 6.1% 121 7 5.8%

    2010-2012

    Historical statistics are shown below. Hover over column headings to learn more about their contents.

    State legislative incumbents in contested primaries in Maine, 2010-2012
    Year Seats
    Democratic Republican Total[1]
    Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. %
    2010 186 90 4 4.4% 49 3 6.1% 139 7 5.0%
    2012 186 53 3 5.7% 66 4 6.1% 121 7 5.8%


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    Massachusetts

    There were 200 seats up for election in Massachusetts. A total of 184 incumbents advanced to the general election: 149 Democrats and 35 Republicans. Of that total, 122 incumbents—103 Democrats and 19 Republicans—had no general election challengers, representing 66.3% of incumbents on the general election ballot.

    In 2012

    Statistics from 2012 are shown below. Hover over column headings to learn more about their contents.

    State legislative incumbents with no general election challengers in Massachusetts, 2012
    Chamber Seats
    Democratic Republican Total[1]
    Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. %
    House 160 116 79 68.1% 31 16 51.6% 147 95 64.6%
    Senate 40 33 24 72.7% 4 3 75.0% 37 27 73.0%
    Total 200 149 103 69.1% 35 19 54.3% 184 122 66.3%

    2010-2012

    Historical statistics are shown below. Hover over column headings to learn more about their contents.

    State legislative incumbents in contested primaries in Massachusetts, 2010-2012
    Year Seats
    Democratic Republican Total[1]
    Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. %
    2010 200 150 74 49.3% 15 11 73.3% 165 85 51.5%
    2012 200 149 103 69.1% 35 19 54.3% 184 122 66.3%


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    Michigan

    There were 110 seats up for election in Michigan. A total of 87 incumbents advanced to the general election: 32 Democrats and 55 Republicans. Of that total, one incumbent—a Republican—had no general election challengers, representing 1.1% of incumbents on the general election ballot.

    In 2012

    Statistics from 2012 are shown below. Hover over column headings to learn more about their contents.

    State legislative incumbents with no general election challengers in Michigan, 2012
    Chamber Seats
    Democratic Republican Total[1]
    Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. %
    House 110 32 0 0.0% 55 1 1.8% 87 1 1.1%
    Senate Did not hold elections
    Total 110 32 0 0.0% 55 1 1.8% 87 1 1.1%

    2010-2012

    Historical statistics are shown below. Hover over column headings to learn more about their contents.

    State legislative incumbents in contested primaries in Michigan, 2010-2012
    Year Seats
    Democratic Republican Total[1]
    Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. %
    2010 148 40 0 0.0% 28 2 7.1% 68 2 2.9%
    2012 110 32 0 0.0% 55 1 1.8% 87 1 1.1%


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    Minnesota

    There were 201 seats up for election in Minnesota. A total of 152 incumbents advanced to the general election: 71 Democrats and 81 Republicans. Of that total, seven incumbents—five Democrats and two Republicans—had no general election challengers, representing 4.6% of incumbents on the general election ballot.

    In 2012

    Statistics from 2012 are shown below. Hover over column headings to learn more about their contents.

    State legislative incumbents with no general election challengers in Minnesota, 2012
    Chamber Seats
    Democratic Republican Total[1]
    Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. %
    House 134 46 2 4.3% 55 2 3.6% 101 4 4.0%
    Senate 67 25 3 12.0% 26 0 0.0% 51 3 5.9%
    Total 201 71 5 7.0% 81 2 2.5% 152 7 4.6%

    2010-2012

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    State legislative incumbents in contested primaries in Minnesota, 2010-2012
    Year Seats
    Democratic Republican Total[1]
    Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. %
    2010 201 120 0 0.0% 55 6 10.9% 175 6 3.4%
    2012 201 71 5 7.0% 81 2 2.5% 152 7 4.6%


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    Missouri

    There were 180 seats up for election in Missouri. A total of 118 incumbents advanced to the general election: 36 Democrats and 82 Republicans. Of that total, 58 incumbents—22 Democrats and 36 Republicans—had no general election challengers, representing 49.2% of incumbents on the general election ballot.

    In 2012

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    State legislative incumbents with no general election challengers in Missouri, 2012
    Chamber Seats
    Democratic Republican Total[1]
    Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. %
    House 163 35 21 60.0% 77 34 44.2% 112 55 49.1%
    Senate 17 1 1 100.0% 5 2 40.0% 6 3 50.0%
    Total 180 36 22 61.1% 82 36 43.9% 118 58 49.2%

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    State legislative incumbents in contested primaries in Missouri, 2010-2012
    Year Seats
    Democratic Republican Total[1]
    Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. %
    2010 180 53 18 34.0% 49 26 53.1% 102 44 43.1%
    2012 180 36 22 61.1% 82 36 43.9% 118 58 49.2%


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    Montana

    There were 126 seats up for election in Montana. A total of 79 incumbents advanced to the general election: 26 Democrats and 53 Republicans. Of that total, 16 incumbents—five Democrats and 11 Republicans—had no general election challengers, representing 20.3% of incumbents on the general election ballot.

    In 2012

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    State legislative incumbents with no general election challengers in Montana, 2012
    Chamber Seats
    Democratic Republican Total[1]
    Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. %
    House 100 18 2 11.1% 48 11 22.9% 66 13 19.7%
    Senate 26 8 3 37.5% 5 0 0.0% 13 3 23.1%
    Total 126 26 5 19.2% 53 11 20.8% 79 16 20.3%

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    State legislative incumbents in contested primaries in Montana, 2010-2012
    Year Seats
    Democratic Republican Total[1]
    Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. %
    2010 126 33 8 24.2% 40 13 32.5% 73 21 28.8%
    2012 126 26 5 19.2% 53 11 20.8% 79 16 20.3%


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    Nebraska

    There were 25 seats up for election in Nebraska. A total of 16 incumbents advanced to the general election: 6 Democrats and 10 Republicans. Of that total, four incumbents—one Democrats and three Republicans—had no general election challengers, representing 25.0% of incumbents on the general election ballot.

    In 2012

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    State legislative incumbents with no general election challengers in Nebraska, 2012
    Chamber Seats
    Democratic Republican Total[1]
    Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. %
    House N/A
    Senate 25 6 1 16.7% 10 3 30.0% 16 4 25.0%
    Total 25 6 1 16.7% 10 3 30.0% 16 4 25.0%

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    State legislative incumbents in contested primaries in Nebraska, 2010-2012
    Year Seats
    Democratic Republican Total[1]
    Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. %
    2010 24 10 3 30.0% 10 6 60.0% 21 9 42.9%
    2012 25 6 1 16.7% 10 3 30.0% 16 4 25.0%


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    Nevada

    There were 52 seats up for election in Nevada. A total of 34 incumbents advanced to the general election: 23 Democrats and 11 Republicans. Of that total, 10 incumbents—five Democrats and five Republicans—had no general election challengers, representing 29.4% of incumbents on the general election ballot.

    In 2012

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    State legislative incumbents with no general election challengers in Nevada, 2012
    Chamber Seats
    Democratic Republican Total[1]
    Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. %
    House 42 22 5 22.7% 10 5 50.0% 32 10 31.3%
    Senate 10 1 0 0.0% 1 0 0.0% 2 0 0.0%
    Total 52 23 5 21.7% 11 5 45.5% 34 10 29.4%

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    State legislative incumbents in contested primaries in Nevada, 2010-2012
    Year Seats
    Democratic Republican Total[1]
    Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. %
    2010 53 17 0 0.0% 8 0 0.0% 25 0 0.0%
    2012 52 23 5 21.7% 11 5 45.5% 34 10 29.4%


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    New Hampshire

    There were 424 seats up for election in New Hampshire. A total of 293 incumbents advanced to the general election: 82 Democrats and 211 Republicans. Of that total, 31 incumbents—17 Democrats and 14 Republicans—had no general election challengers, representing 10.6% of incumbents on the general election ballot.

    In 2012

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    State legislative incumbents with no general election challengers in New Hampshire, 2012
    Chamber Seats
    Democratic Republican Total[1]
    Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. %
    House 400 79 17 21.5% 200 13 6.5% 279 30 10.8%
    Senate 24 3 0 0.0% 11 1 9.1% 14 1 7.1%
    Total 424 82 17 20.7% 211 14 6.6% 293 31 10.6%

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    State legislative incumbents in contested primaries in New Hampshire, 2010-2012
    Year Seats
    Democratic Republican Total[1]
    Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. %
    2010 424 174 1 0.6% 137 6 4.4% 311 7 2.3%
    2012 424 82 17 20.7% 211 14 6.6% 293 31 10.6%


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    New Mexico

    There were 112 seats up for election in New Mexico. A total of 85 incumbents advanced to the general election: 45 Democrats and 39 Republicans. Of that total, 49 incumbents—25 Democrats and 24 Republicans—had no general election challengers, representing 57.6% of incumbents on the general election ballot.

    In 2012

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    State legislative incumbents with no general election challengers in New Mexico, 2012
    Chamber Seats
    Democratic Republican Total[1]
    Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. %
    House 70 25 14 56.0% 29 18 62.1% 55 32 58.2%
    Senate 42 20 11 55.0% 10 6 60.0% 30 17 56.7%
    Total 112 45 25 55.6% 39 24 61.5% 85 49 57.6%

    2010-2012

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    State legislative incumbents in contested primaries in New Mexico, 2010-2012
    Year Seats
    Democratic Republican Total[1]
    Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. %
    2010 70 43 20 46.5% 22 15 68.2% 65 35 53.8%
    2012 112 45 25 55.6% 39 24 61.5% 85 49 57.6%


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    New York

    There were 213 seats up for election in New York. A total of 187 incumbents advanced to the general election: 116 Democrats and 71 Republicans. Of that total, 58 incumbents—38 Democrats and 20 Republicans—had no general election challengers, representing 31.0% of incumbents on the general election ballot.

    In 2012

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    State legislative incumbents with no general election challengers in New York, 2012
    Chamber Seats
    Democratic Republican Total[1]
    Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. %
    House 150 90 32 35.6% 40 12 30.0% 130 44 33.8%
    Senate 63 26 6 23.1% 31 8 25.8% 57 14 24.6%
    Total 213 116 38 32.8% 71 20 28.2% 187 58 31.0%

    2010-2012

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    State legislative incumbents in contested primaries in New York, 2010-2012
    Year Seats
    Democratic Republican Total[1]
    Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. %
    2010 212 124 20 16.1% 59 14 23.7% 183 34 18.6%
    2012 213 116 38 32.8% 71 20 28.2% 187 58 31.0%


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    North Carolina

    There were 170 seats up for election in North Carolina. A total of 117 incumbents advanced to the general election: 47 Democrats and 70 Republicans. Of that total, 55 incumbents—28 Democrats and 27 Republicans—had no general election challengers, representing 47.0% of incumbents on the general election ballot.

    In 2012

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    State legislative incumbents with no general election challengers in North Carolina, 2012
    Chamber Seats
    Democratic Republican Total[1]
    Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. %
    House 120 34 23 67.6% 46 17 37.0% 80 40 50.0%
    Senate 50 13 5 38.5% 24 10 41.7% 37 15 40.5%
    Total 170 47 28 59.6% 70 27 38.6% 117 55 47.0%

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    State legislative incumbents in contested primaries in North Carolina, 2010-2012
    Year Seats
    Democratic Republican Total[1]
    Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. %
    2010 170 83 12 14.5% 63 36 57.1% 146 48 32.9%
    2012 170 47 28 59.6% 70 27 38.6% 117 55 47.0%


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    North Dakota

    There were 75 seats up for election in North Dakota. A total of 57 incumbents advanced to the general election: 18 Democrats and 39 Republicans. Of that total, eight incumbents—two Democrats and six Republicans—had no general election challengers, representing 14.0% of incumbents on the general election ballot.

    In 2012

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    State legislative incumbents with no general election challengers in North Dakota, 2012
    Chamber Seats
    Democratic Republican Total[1]
    Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. %
    House 50 11 1 9.1% 27 4 14.8% 38 5 13.2%
    Senate 25 7 1 14.3% 12 2 16.7% 19 3 15.8%
    Total 75 18 2 11.1% 39 6 15.4% 57 8 14.0%

    2010-2012

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    State legislative incumbents in contested primaries in North Dakota, 2010-2012
    Year Seats
    Democratic Republican Total[1]
    Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. %
    2010 72 24 2 8.3% 33 10 30.3% 57 12 21.1%
    2012 75 18 2 11.1% 39 6 15.4% 57 8 14.0%


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    Ohio

    There were 117 seats up for election in Ohio. A total of 100 incumbents advanced to the general election: 35 Democrats and 65 Republicans. Of that total, 14 incumbents—nine Democrats and five Republicans—had no general election challengers, representing 14.0% of incumbents on the general election ballot.

    In 2012

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    State legislative incumbents with no general election challengers in Ohio, 2012
    Chamber Seats
    Democratic Republican Total[1]
    Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. %
    House 99 32 9 28.1% 52 1 1.9% 84 10 11.9%
    Senate 18 3 0 0.0% 13 4 30.8% 16 4 25.0%
    Total 117 35 9 25.7% 65 5 7.7% 100 14 14.0%

    2010-2012

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    State legislative incumbents in contested primaries in Ohio, 2010-2012
    Year Seats
    Democratic Republican Total[1]
    Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. %
    2010 116 46 2 4.3% 40 7 17.5% 86 9 10.5%
    2012 117 35 9 25.7% 65 5 7.7% 100 14 14.0%


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    Oklahoma

    There were 125 seats up for election in Oklahoma. A total of 101 incumbents advanced to the general election: 30 Democrats and 71 Republicans. Of that total, 71 incumbents—20 Democrats and 51 Republicans—had no general election challengers, representing 70.3% of incumbents on the general election ballot.

    In 2012

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    State legislative incumbents with no general election challengers in Oklahoma, 2012
    Chamber Seats
    Democratic Republican Total[1]
    Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. %
    House 101 26 19 73.1% 59 43 72.9% 85 62 72.9%
    Senate 24 4 1 25.0% 12 8 66.7% 16 9 56.3%
    Total 125 30 20 66.7% 71 51 71.8% 101 71 70.3%

    2010-2012

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    State legislative incumbents in contested primaries in Oklahoma, 2010-2012
    Year Seats
    Democratic Republican Total[1]
    Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. %
    2010 125 40 20 50.0% 62 41 66.1% 102 61 59.8%
    2012 125 30 20 66.7% 71 51 71.8% 101 71 70.3%


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    Oregon

    There were 76 seats up for election in Oregon. A total of 64 incumbents advanced to the general election: 30 Democrats and 34 Republicans. Of that total, 10 incumbents—three Democrats and seven Republicans—had no general election challengers, representing 15.6% of incumbents on the general election ballot.

    In 2012

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    State legislative incumbents with no general election challengers in Oregon, 2012
    Chamber Seats
    Democratic Republican Total[1]
    Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. %
    House 60 23 3 13.0% 29 5 17.2% 52 8 15.4%
    Senate 16 7 0 0.0% 5 2 40.0% 12 2 16.7%
    Total 76 30 3 10.0% 34 7 20.6% 64 10 15.6%

    2010-2012

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    State legislative incumbents in contested primaries in Oregon, 2010-2012
    Year Seats
    Democratic Republican Total[1]
    Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. %
    2010 76 43 2 4.7% 25 2 8.0% 68 4 5.9%
    2012 76 30 3 10.0% 34 7 20.6% 64 10 15.6%


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    Pennsylvania

    There were 228 seats up for election in Pennsylvania. A total of 196 incumbents advanced to the general election: 83 Democrats and 113 Republicans. Of that total, 94 incumbents—43 Democrats and 51 Republicans—had no general election challengers, representing 48.0% of incumbents on the general election ballot.

    In 2012

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    State legislative incumbents with no general election challengers in Pennsylvania, 2012
    Chamber Seats
    Democratic Republican Total[1]
    Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. %
    House 203 73 39 53.4% 102 47 46.1% 175 86 49.1%
    Senate 25 10 4 40.0% 11 4 36.4% 21 8 38.1%
    Total 228 83 43 51.8% 113 51 45.1% 196 94 48.0%

    2010-2012

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    State legislative incumbents in contested primaries in Pennsylvania, 2010-2012
    Year Seats
    Democratic Republican Total[1]
    Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. %
    2010 228 101 41 40.6% 106 43 40.6% 207 84 40.6%
    2012 228 83 43 51.8% 113 51 45.1% 196 94 48.0%


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    Rhode Island

    There were 113 seats up for election in Rhode Island. A total of 94 incumbents advanced to the general election: 78 Democrats, 15 Republicans, and one minor party or independent incumbent. Of that total, 40 incumbents—36 Democrats and four Republicans—had no general election challengers, representing 42.6% of incumbents on the general election ballot.

    In 2012

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    State legislative incumbents with no general election challengers in Rhode Island, 2012
    Chamber Seats
    Democratic Republican Total[1]
    Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. %
    House 75 54 26 48.1% 7 1 14.3% 61 27 44.3%
    Senate 38 24 10 41.7% 8 3 37.5% 33 13 39.4%
    Total 113 78 36 46.2% 15 4 26.7% 94 40 42.6%

    2010-2012

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    State legislative incumbents in contested primaries in Rhode Island, 2010-2012
    Year Seats
    Democratic Republican Total[1]
    Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. %
    2010 113 79 15 19.0% 8 3 37.5% 88 18 20.5%
    2012 113 78 36 46.2% 15 4 26.7% 94 40 42.6%


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    South Carolina

    There were 170 seats up for election in South Carolina. A total of 144 incumbents advanced to the general election: 55 Democrats and 89 Republicans. Of that total, 109 incumbents—41 Democrats and 68 Republicans—had no general election challengers, representing 75.7% of incumbents on the general election ballot.

    In 2012

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    State legislative incumbents with no general election challengers in South Carolina, 2012
    Chamber Seats
    Democratic Republican Total[1]
    Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. %
    House 124 40 31 77.5% 67 52 77.6% 107 83 77.6%
    Senate 46 15 10 66.7% 22 16 72.7% 37 26 70.3%
    Total 170 55 41 74.5% 89 68 76.4% 144 109 75.7%

    2010-2012

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    State legislative incumbents in contested primaries in South Carolina, 2010-2012
    Year Seats
    Democratic Republican Total[1]
    Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. %
    2010 124 48 33 68.8% 58 37 63.8% 106 70 66.0%
    2012 170 55 41 74.5% 89 68 76.4% 144 109 75.7%


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    South Dakota

    There were 105 seats up for election in South Dakota. A total of 66 incumbents advanced to the general election: 13 Democrats and 53 Republicans. Of that total, 20 incumbents—six Democrats and 14 Republicans—had no general election challengers, representing 30.3% of incumbents on the general election ballot.

    In 2012

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    State legislative incumbents with no general election challengers in South Dakota, 2012
    Chamber Seats
    Democratic Republican Total[1]
    Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. %
    House 70 9 4 44.4% 32 7 21.9% 41 11 26.8%
    Senate 35 4 2 50.0% 21 7 33.3% 25 9 36.0%
    Total 105 13 6 46.2% 53 14 26.4% 66 20 30.3%

    2010-2012

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    State legislative incumbents in contested primaries in South Dakota, 2010-2012
    Year Seats
    Democratic Republican Total[1]
    Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. %
    2010 105 25 6 24.0% 44 11 25.0% 69 17 24.6%
    2012 105 13 6 46.2% 53 14 26.4% 66 20 30.3%


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    Tennessee

    There were 115 seats up for election in Tennessee. A total of 86 incumbents advanced to the general election: 25 Democrats, 60 Republicans, and one minor party or independent incumbent. Of that total, 40 incumbents—12 Democrats and 28 Republicans—had no general election challengers, representing 46.5% of incumbents on the general election ballot.

    In 2012

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    State legislative incumbents with no general election challengers in Tennessee, 2012
    Chamber Seats
    Democratic Republican Total[1]
    Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. %
    House 99 23 11 47.8% 53 23 43.4% 77 34 44.2%
    Senate 16 2 1 50.0% 7 5 71.4% 9 6 66.7%
    Total 115 25 12 48.0% 60 28 46.7% 86 40 46.5%

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    State legislative incumbents in contested primaries in Tennessee, 2010-2012
    Year Seats
    Democratic Republican Total[1]
    Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. %
    2010 116 54 17 31.5% 49 27 55.1% 104 44 42.3%
    2012 115 25 12 48.0% 60 28 46.7% 86 40 46.5%


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    Texas

    There were 181 seats up for election in Texas. A total of 135 incumbents advanced to the general election: 52 Democrats and 83 Republicans. Of that total, 58 incumbents—21 Democrats and 37 Republicans—had no general election challengers, representing 43.0% of incumbents on the general election ballot.

    In 2012

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    State legislative incumbents with no general election challengers in Texas, 2012
    Chamber Seats
    Democratic Republican Total[1]
    Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. %
    House 150 41 19 46.3% 69 31 44.9% 110 50 45.5%
    Senate 31 11 2 18.2% 14 6 42.9% 25 8 32.0%
    Total 181 52 21 40.4% 83 37 44.6% 135 58 43.0%

    2010-2012

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    State legislative incumbents in contested primaries in Texas, 2010-2012
    Year Seats
    Democratic Republican Total[1]
    Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. %
    2010 166 71 26 36.6% 80 31 38.8% 151 57 37.7%
    2012 181 52 21 40.4% 83 37 44.6% 135 58 43.0%


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    Utah

    There were 91 seats up for election in Utah. A total of 70 incumbents advanced to the general election: 15 Democrats and 55 Republicans. Of that total, 11 incumbents—all Republicans—had no general election challengers, representing 15.7% of incumbents on the general election ballot.

    In 2012

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    State legislative incumbents with no general election challengers in Utah, 2012
    Chamber Seats
    Democratic Republican Total[1]
    Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. %
    House 75 14 0 0.0% 44 6 13.6% 58 6 10.3%
    Senate 16 1 0 0.0% 11 5 45.5% 12 5 41.7%
    Total 91 15 0 0.0% 55 11 20.0% 70 11 15.7%

    2010-2012

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    State legislative incumbents in contested primaries in Utah, 2010-2012
    Year Seats
    Democratic Republican Total[1]
    Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. %
    2010 90 27 1 3.7% 52 12 23.1% 79 13 16.5%
    2012 91 15 0 0.0% 55 11 20.0% 70 11 15.7%


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    Vermont

    There were 180 seats up for election in Vermont. A total of 155 incumbents advanced to the general election: 106 Democrats, 45 Republicans, and four independent or minor party incumbents. Of that total, 70 incumbents—51 Democrats, 17 Republicans, and two independent or minor party incumbents—had no general election challengers, representing 45.2% of incumbents on the general election ballot.

    In 2012

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    State legislative incumbents with no general election challengers in Vermont, 2012
    Chamber Seats
    Democratic Republican Total[1]
    Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. %
    House 150 87 46 52.9% 40 16 40.0% 131 64 48.9%
    Senate 30 19 5 26.3% 5 1 20.0% 24 6 25.0%
    Total 180 106 51 48.1% 45 17 37.8% 155 70 45.2%

    2010-2012

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    State legislative incumbents in contested primaries in Vermont, 2010-2012
    Year Seats
    Democratic Republican Total[1]
    Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. %
    2010 180 106 27 25.5% 47 20 42.6% 158 47 29.7%
    2012 180 106 51 48.1% 45 17 37.8% 155 70[2] 45.2%


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    Washington

    There were 124 seats up for election in Washington. A total of 97 incumbents advanced to the general election: 53 Democrats and 44 Republicans. Of that total, 28 incumbents—11 Democrats and 17 Republicans—had no general election challengers, representing 28.9% of incumbents on the general election ballot.

    In 2012

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    State legislative incumbents with no general election challengers in Washington, 2012
    Chamber Seats
    Democratic Republican Total[1]
    Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. %
    House 98 45 9 20.0% 33 13 39.4% 78 22 28.2%
    Senate 26 8 2 25.0% 11 4 36.4% 19 6 31.6%
    Total 124 53 11 20.8% 44 17 38.6% 97 28 28.9%

    2010-2012

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    State legislative incumbents in contested primaries in Washington, 2010-2012
    Year Seats
    Democratic Republican Total[1]
    Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. %
    House 98 45 9 20.0% 33 13 39.4% 78 22 28.2%
    Senate 26 8 2 25.0% 11 4 36.4% 19 6 31.6%
    Total 124 53 11 20.8% 44 17 38.6% 97 28 28.9%


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    West Virginia

    There were 117 seats up for election in West Virginia. A total of 96 incumbents advanced to the general election: 64 Democrats and 32 Republicans. Of that total, 23 incumbents—13 Democrats and 10 Republicans—had no general election challengers, representing 24.0% of incumbents on the general election ballot.

    In 2012

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    State legislative incumbents with no general election challengers in West Virginia, 2012
    Chamber Seats
    Democratic Republican Total[1]
    Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. %
    House 100 53 6 11.3% 30 9 30.0% 83 15 18.1%
    Senate 17 11 7 63.6% 2 1 50.0% 13 8 61.5%
    Total 117 64 13 20.3% 32 10 31.3% 96 23 24.0%

    2010-2012

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    State legislative incumbents in contested primaries in West Virginia, 2010-2012
    Year Seats
    Democratic Republican Total[1]
    Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. %
    2010 117 74 19 25.7% 25 5 20.0% 99 24 24.2%
    2012 117 64 13 20.3% 32 10 31.3% 96 23 24.0%


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    Wisconsin

    There were 115 seats up for election in Wisconsin. A total of 92 incumbents advanced to the general election: 34 Democrats and 58 Republicans. Of that total, 22 incumbents—16 Democrats and six Republicans—had no general election challengers, representing 23.9% of incumbents on the general election ballot.

    In 2012

    Statistics from 2012 are shown below. Hover over column headings to learn more about their contents.

    State legislative incumbents with no general election challengers in Wisconsin, 2012
    Chamber Seats
    Democratic Republican Total[1]
    Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. %
    House 99 26 14 53.8% 52 4 7.7% 78 18 23.1%
    Senate 16 8 2 25.0% 6 2 33.3% 14 4 28.6%
    Total 115 34 16 47.1% 58 6 10.3% 92 22 23.9%

    2010-2012

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    State legislative incumbents in contested primaries in Wisconsin, 2010-2012
    Year Seats
    Democratic Republican Total[1]
    Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. %
    2010 116 51 8 15.7% 40 13 32.5% 92 21 22.8%
    2012 115 34 16 47.1% 58 6 10.3% 92 22 23.9%


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    Wyoming

    There were 75 seats up for election in Wyoming. A total of 57 incumbents advanced to the general election: 9 Democrats and 48 Republicans. Of that total, 40 incumbents—three Democrats and 37 Republicans—had no general election challengers, representing 70.2% of incumbents on the general election ballot.

    In 2012

    Statistics from 2012 are shown below. Hover over column headings to learn more about their contents.

    State legislative incumbents with no general election challengers in Wyoming, 2012
    Chamber Seats
    Democratic Republican Total[1]
    Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. %
    House 60 8 3 37.5% 36 28 77.8% 44 31 70.5%
    Senate 15 1 0 0.0% 12 9 75.0% 13 9 69.2%
    Total 75 9 3 33.3% 48 37 77.1% 57 40 70.2%

    2010-2012

    Historical statistics are shown below. Hover over column headings to learn more about their contents.

    State legislative incumbents in contested primaries in Wyoming, 2010-2012
    Year Seats
    Democratic Republican Total[1]
    Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. % Incs. Uncont. %
    2010 75 18 6 33.3% 42 35 83.3% 60 41 68.3%
    2012 75 9 3 33.3% 48 37 77.1% 57 40 70.2%


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    Terms and definitions

    Incumbent

    See also: Incumbent

    Ballotpedia defines incumbency by chamber. Under this definition, if an incumbent in House District 1 filed for re-election in House District 2, they would still be counted as an incumbent due to their remaining in the same chamber even though they ran for a different seat. If an incumbent in House District 1 filed to run in Senate District 2, they would not be counted as an incumbent in the Senate race since they are coming from a different chamber.

    Ballotpedia uses the term re-elect to refer to any incumbent who is running in an election to retain their office, including incumbents who were originally appointed to their position.

    Uncontested general election

    See also: General election

    An uncontested general election is one where there is one candidate running, meaning the candidate will automatically win the election.

    Methodology

    Candidacy withdrawals

    See also: Signature requirements and deadlines for 2012 state government elections

    In order to have their names printed on election ballots, candidates must submit information prior to a filing deadline. Filing deadlines are the dates by which candidates must submit required paperwork to state election administrators.

    For major party candidates, filing deadlines always precede primaries. However, candidates may choose to withdraw before the primary or general takes place. Withdrawals include decisions to leave the race, disqualifications, and deaths. These withdrawals are either official or unofficial.

    An official withdrawal means the candidate withdrew before a specific date set in state law and their name was removed from the primary or general ballot. If an incumbent officially withdrew before the general election, they are not included in any of the totals of this analysis, unless they later re-entered the race as a minor party or independent candidate.

    An unofficial withdrawal means the candidate withdrew after a specific date set in state law, typically after ballots have been printed, meaning their name remains on the ballot even though they are not actively campaigning. If an incumbent unofficially withdrew, they are included in the totals of this analysis.

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