State legislative incumbents without general election challengers, 2012

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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:
| State legislative incumbents without general election challengers, 2012 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 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.
| State legislative incumbents without general election challengers, 2012 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| State | Seats | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Democratic | Republican | Total[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Filed | Cont. | % | Filed | Cont. | % | Filed | Cont. | % | ||||||||||||||||
| Nationwide | 6,013 | 2,087 | 809 | 38.8% | 2,477 | 876 | 35.4% | 4,575 | 1,687 | 36.9% | ||||||||||||||
| Alaska | 59 | 21 | 4 | 19.0% | 30 | 10 | 33.3% | 52 | 14 | 26.9% | ||||||||||||||
| Arizona | 90 | 17 | 10 | 58.8% | 40 | 11 | 27.5% | 57 | 21 | 36.8% | ||||||||||||||
| Arkansas | 135 | 38 | 18 | 47.4% | 47 | 26 | 55.3% | 85 | 44 | 51.8% | ||||||||||||||
| California | 100 | 36 | 2 | 5.6% | 20 | 0 | 0.0% | 56 | 2 | 3.6% | ||||||||||||||
| Colorado | 85 | 29 | 0 | 0.0% | 22 | 1 | 4.5% | 51 | 1 | 2.0% | ||||||||||||||
| Connecticut | 187 | 100 | 22 | 22.0% | 59 | 13 | 22.0% | 159 | 35 | 22.0% | ||||||||||||||
| Delaware | 62 | 34 | 17 | 50.0% | 16 | 5 | 31.3% | 50 | 22 | 44.0% | ||||||||||||||
| Florida | 160 | 29 | 14 | 48.3% | 77 | 31 | 40.3% | 106 | 45 | 42.5% | ||||||||||||||
| Georgia | 236 | 67 | 53 | 79.1% | 128 | 101 | 78.9% | 196 | 154 | 78.6% | ||||||||||||||
| Hawaii | 76 | 60 | 22 | 36.7% | 6 | 2 | 33.3% | 66 | 24 | 36.4% | ||||||||||||||
| Idaho | 105 | 11 | 1 | 9.1% | 55 | 18 | 32.7% | 66 | 19 | 28.8% | ||||||||||||||
| Illinois | 177 | 81 | 51 | 63.0% | 58 | 34 | 58.6% | 139 | 85 | 61.2% | ||||||||||||||
| Indiana | 125 | 34 | 13 | 38.2% | 68 | 18 | 26.5% | 102 | 31 | 30.4% | ||||||||||||||
| Iowa | 126 | 45 | 8 | 17.8% | 51 | 19 | 37.3% | 96 | 27 | 28.1% | ||||||||||||||
| Kansas | 165 | 36 | 6 | 16.7% | 71 | 24 | 33.8% | 107 | 30 | 28.0% | ||||||||||||||
| Kentucky | 119 | 63 | 29 | 46.0% | 41 | 28 | 68.3% | 104 | 57 | 54.8% | ||||||||||||||
| Maine | 186 | 53 | 3 | 5.7% | 66 | 4 | 6.1% | 121 | 7 | 5.8% | ||||||||||||||
| Massachusetts | 200 | 149 | 103 | 69.1% | 35 | 19 | 54.3% | 184 | 122 | 66.3% | ||||||||||||||
| Michigan | 110 | 32 | 0 | 0.0% | 55 | 1 | 1.8% | 87 | 1 | 1.1% | ||||||||||||||
| Minnesota | 201 | 71 | 5 | 7.0% | 81 | 2 | 2.5% | 152 | 7 | 4.6% | ||||||||||||||
| Missouri | 180 | 36 | 22 | 61.1% | 82 | 36 | 43.9% | 118 | 58 | 49.2% | ||||||||||||||
| Montana | 126 | 26 | 5 | 19.2% | 53 | 11 | 20.8% | 79 | 16 | 20.3% | ||||||||||||||
| Nebraska | 25 | 6 | 1 | 16.7% | 10 | 3 | 30.0% | 16 | 4 | 25.0% | ||||||||||||||
| Nevada | 52 | 23 | 5 | 21.7% | 11 | 5 | 45.5% | 34 | 10 | 29.4% | ||||||||||||||
| New Hampshire | 424 | 82 | 17 | 20.7% | 211 | 14 | 6.6% | 293 | 31 | 10.6% | ||||||||||||||
| New Mexico | 112 | 45 | 25 | 55.6% | 39 | 24 | 61.5% | 85 | 49 | 57.6% | ||||||||||||||
| New York | 213 | 116 | 38 | 32.8% | 71 | 20 | 28.2% | 187 | 58 | 31.0% | ||||||||||||||
| North Carolina | 170 | 47 | 28 | 59.6% | 70 | 27 | 38.6% | 117 | 55 | 47.0% | ||||||||||||||
| North Dakota | 75 | 18 | 2 | 11.1% | 39 | 6 | 15.4% | 57 | 8 | 14.0% | ||||||||||||||
| Ohio | 117 | 35 | 9 | 25.7% | 65 | 5 | 7.7% | 100 | 14 | 14.0% | ||||||||||||||
| Oklahoma | 125 | 30 | 20 | 66.7% | 71 | 51 | 71.8% | 101 | 71 | 70.3% | ||||||||||||||
| Oregon | 76 | 30 | 3 | 10.0% | 34 | 7 | 20.6% | 64 | 10 | 15.6% | ||||||||||||||
| Pennsylvania | 228 | 83 | 43 | 51.8% | 113 | 51 | 45.1% | 196 | 94 | 48.0% | ||||||||||||||
| Rhode Island | 113 | 78 | 36 | 46.2% | 15 | 4 | 26.7% | 94 | 40 | 42.6% | ||||||||||||||
| South Carolina | 170 | 55 | 41 | 74.5% | 89 | 68 | 76.4% | 144 | 109 | 75.7% | ||||||||||||||
| South Dakota | 105 | 13 | 6 | 46.2% | 53 | 14 | 26.4% | 66 | 20 | 30.3% | ||||||||||||||
| Tennessee | 115 | 25 | 12 | 48.0% | 60 | 28 | 46.7% | 86 | 40 | 46.5% | ||||||||||||||
| Texas | 181 | 52 | 21 | 40.4% | 83 | 37 | 44.6% | 135 | 58 | 43.0% | ||||||||||||||
| Utah | 91 | 15 | 0 | 0.0% | 55 | 11 | 20.0% | 70 | 11 | 15.7% | ||||||||||||||
| Vermont | 180 | 106 | 51 | 48.1% | 45 | 17 | 37.8% | 155 | 70 | 45.2% | ||||||||||||||
| Washington | 124 | 53 | 11 | 20.8% | 44 | 17 | 38.6% | 97 | 28 | 28.9% | ||||||||||||||
| West Virginia | 117 | 64 | 13 | 20.3% | 32 | 10 | 31.3% | 96 | 23 | 24.0% | ||||||||||||||
| Wisconsin | 115 | 34 | 16 | 47.1% | 58 | 6 | 10.3% | 92 | 22 | 23.9% | ||||||||||||||
| Wyoming | 75 | 9 | 3 | 33.3% | 48 | 37 | 77.1% | 57 | 40 | 70.2% | ||||||||||||||
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.
| State legislative incumbents without general election challengers, 2010-2012 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| State | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2010 | 2012 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dem. | Rep. | Total | Dem. | Rep. | Total | |||||||||||||||||||
| Nationwide | 25% | 39% | 31% | 39% | 35% | 37% | ||||||||||||||||||
| Alaska | 45% | 39% | 42% | 19% | 33% | 27% | ||||||||||||||||||
| Arizona | 21% | 7% | 13% | 59% | 28% | 37% | ||||||||||||||||||
| Arkansas | 73% | 91% | 79% | 47% | 55% | 52% | ||||||||||||||||||
| California | 5% | 6% | 5% | 6% | 0% | 4% | ||||||||||||||||||
| Colorado | 3% | 27% | 13% | 0% | 5% | 2% | ||||||||||||||||||
| Connecticut | 18% | 27% | 20% | 22% | 22% | 22% | ||||||||||||||||||
| Delaware | 23% | 44% | 30% | 50% | 31% | 44% | ||||||||||||||||||
| Florida | 45% | 42% | 43% | 48% | 40% | 42% | ||||||||||||||||||
| Georgia | 80% | 66% | 72% | 79% | 79% | 79% | ||||||||||||||||||
| Hawaii | 4% | 50% | 9% | 37% | 33% | 36% | ||||||||||||||||||
| Idaho | 16% | 58% | 49% | 9% | 33% | 29% | ||||||||||||||||||
| Illinois | 53% | 24% | 42% | 63% | 59% | 61% | ||||||||||||||||||
| Indiana | 4% | 33% | 18% | 38% | 26% | 30% | ||||||||||||||||||
| Iowa | 16% | 62% | 34% | 18% | 37% | 28% | ||||||||||||||||||
| Kansas | 30% | 50% | 42% | 17% | 34% | 28% | ||||||||||||||||||
| Kentucky | 30% | 60% | 41% | 46% | 68% | 55% | ||||||||||||||||||
| Maine | 4% | 6% | 5% | 6% | 6% | 6% | ||||||||||||||||||
| Massachusetts | 49% | 73% | 52% | 69% | 54% | 66% | ||||||||||||||||||
| Michigan | 0% | 7% | 3% | 0% | 2% | 1% | ||||||||||||||||||
| Minnesota | 0% | 11% | 3% | 7% | 2% | 5% | ||||||||||||||||||
| Missouri | 34% | 53% | 43% | 61% | 44% | 49% | ||||||||||||||||||
| Montana | 24% | 33% | 29% | 19% | 21% | 20% | ||||||||||||||||||
| Nebraska | 30% | 60% | 43% | 17% | 30% | 25% | ||||||||||||||||||
| Nevada | 0% | 0% | 0% | 22% | 45% | 29% | ||||||||||||||||||
| New Hampshire | 1% | 4% | 2% | 21% | 7% | 11% | ||||||||||||||||||
| New Mexico | 47% | 68% | 54% | 56% | 62% | 58% | ||||||||||||||||||
| New York | 16% | 24% | 19% | 33% | 28% | 31% | ||||||||||||||||||
| North Carolina | 14% | 57% | 33% | 60% | 39% | 47% | ||||||||||||||||||
| North Dakota | 8% | 30% | 21% | 11% | 15% | 14% | ||||||||||||||||||
| Ohio | 4% | 18% | 10% | 26% | 8% | 14% | ||||||||||||||||||
| Oklahoma | 50% | 66% | 60% | 67% | 72% | 70% | ||||||||||||||||||
| Oregon | 5% | 8% | 6% | 10% | 21% | 16% | ||||||||||||||||||
| Pennsylvania | 41% | 41% | 41% | 52% | 45% | 48% | ||||||||||||||||||
| Rhode Island | 19% | 38% | 20% | 46% | 27% | 43% | ||||||||||||||||||
| South Carolina | 69% | 64% | 66% | 75% | 76% | 76% | ||||||||||||||||||
| South Dakota | 24% | 25% | 25% | 46% | 26% | 30% | ||||||||||||||||||
| Tennessee | 31% | 55% | 42% | 48% | 47% | 47% | ||||||||||||||||||
| Texas | 37% | 39% | 38% | 40% | 45% | 43% | ||||||||||||||||||
| Utah | 4% | 23% | 16% | 0% | 20% | 16% | ||||||||||||||||||
| Vermont | 25% | 43% | 30% | 48% | 38% | 45% | ||||||||||||||||||
| Washington | 11% | 42% | 23% | 21% | 39% | 29% | ||||||||||||||||||
| West Virginia | 26% | 20% | 24% | 20% | 31% | 24% | ||||||||||||||||||
| Wisconsin | 16% | 33% | 23% | 47% | 10% | 24% | ||||||||||||||||||
| Wyoming | 33% | 83% | 68% | 33% | 77% | 70% | ||||||||||||||||||
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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 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% | ||||||||||||||
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| State legislative incumbents in contested primaries in Delaware, 2010-2012 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 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.
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| State legislative incumbents with no general election challengers in Florida, 2012 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 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% | ||||||||||||||
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| State legislative incumbents in contested primaries in Florida, 2010-2012 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 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.
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| State legislative incumbents with no general election challengers in Georgia, 2012 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 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% | ||||||||||||||
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| State legislative incumbents in contested primaries in Georgia, 2010-2012 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 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.
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| State legislative incumbents with no general election challengers in Hawaii, 2012 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 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% | ||||||||||||||
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| State legislative incumbents in contested primaries in Hawaii, 2010-2012 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 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.
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| State legislative incumbents with no general election challengers in Idaho, 2012 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 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% | ||||||||||||||
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| State legislative incumbents in contested primaries in Idaho, 2010-2012 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 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.
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| State legislative incumbents with no general election challengers in Illinois, 2012 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 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% | ||||||||||||||
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| State legislative incumbents in contested primaries in Illinois, 2010-2012 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 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.
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| State legislative incumbents with no general election challengers in Indiana, 2012 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 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% | ||||||||||||||
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| State legislative incumbents in contested primaries in Indiana, 2010-2012 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 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.
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| State legislative incumbents with no general election challengers in Iowa, 2012 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 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% | ||||||||||||||
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| State legislative incumbents in contested primaries in Iowa, 2010-2012 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 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.
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| State legislative incumbents with no general election challengers in Kansas, 2012 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 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% | ||||||||||||||
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| State legislative incumbents in contested primaries in Kansas, 2010-2012 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 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.
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| State legislative incumbents with no general election challengers in Kentucky, 2012 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 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% | ||||||||||||||
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| State legislative incumbents in contested primaries in Kentucky, 2010-2012 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 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.
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| State legislative incumbents with no general election challengers in Maine, 2012 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 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% | ||||||||||||||
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| 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.
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| State legislative incumbents with no general election challengers in Massachusetts, 2012 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 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% | ||||||||||||||
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| 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.
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| State legislative incumbents with no general election challengers in Michigan, 2012 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 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% | ||||||||||||||
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| 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.
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| 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% | ||||||||||||||
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| 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.
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| State legislative incumbents with no general election challengers in Missouri, 2012 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 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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| 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.
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| State legislative incumbents with no general election challengers in Montana, 2012 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 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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| 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.
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| 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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| 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.
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| 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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| 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.
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| State legislative incumbents with no general election challengers in New Hampshire, 2012 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 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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| 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.
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| State legislative incumbents with no general election challengers in New Mexico, 2012 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 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% | ||||||||||||||
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| State legislative incumbents in contested primaries in New Mexico, 2010-2012 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 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.
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| State legislative incumbents with no general election challengers in New York, 2012 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 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% | ||||||||||||||
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| State legislative incumbents in contested primaries in New York, 2010-2012 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 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.
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| State legislative incumbents with no general election challengers in North Carolina, 2012 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 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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| 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.
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| State legislative incumbents with no general election challengers in North Dakota, 2012 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 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% | ||||||||||||||
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| 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.
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| State legislative incumbents with no general election challengers in Ohio, 2012 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 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% | ||||||||||||||
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| 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.
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| State legislative incumbents with no general election challengers in Oklahoma, 2012 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 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% | ||||||||||||||
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| 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.
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| 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% | ||||||||||||||
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| 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.
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| 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% | ||||||||||||||
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| State legislative incumbents in contested primaries in Pennsylvania, 2010-2012 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 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.
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| State legislative incumbents with no general election challengers in Rhode Island, 2012 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 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% | ||||||||||||||
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| State legislative incumbents in contested primaries in Rhode Island, 2010-2012 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 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.
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| State legislative incumbents with no general election challengers in South Carolina, 2012 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 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% | ||||||||||||||
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| State legislative incumbents in contested primaries in South Carolina, 2010-2012 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 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.
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| State legislative incumbents with no general election challengers in South Dakota, 2012 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 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% | ||||||||||||||
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| State legislative incumbents in contested primaries in South Dakota, 2010-2012 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 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.
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| State legislative incumbents with no general election challengers in Tennessee, 2012 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 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.
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| State legislative incumbents with no general election challengers in Texas, 2012 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 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% | ||||||||||||||
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| State legislative incumbents in contested primaries in Texas, 2010-2012 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 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.
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| State legislative incumbents with no general election challengers in Utah, 2012 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 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% | ||||||||||||||
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| State legislative incumbents in contested primaries in Utah, 2010-2012 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 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.
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| State legislative incumbents with no general election challengers in Vermont, 2012 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 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% | ||||||||||||||
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| State legislative incumbents in contested primaries in Vermont, 2010-2012 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 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.
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| State legislative incumbents with no general election challengers in Washington, 2012 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 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% | ||||||||||||||
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| 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.
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| State legislative incumbents with no general election challengers in West Virginia, 2012 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 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% | ||||||||||||||
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| State legislative incumbents in contested primaries in West Virginia, 2010-2012 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 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.
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| State legislative incumbents with no general election challengers in Wisconsin, 2012 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 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% | ||||||||||||||
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| State legislative incumbents in contested primaries in Wisconsin, 2010-2012 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 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.
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| State legislative incumbents with no general election challengers in Wyoming, 2012 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 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% | ||||||||||||||
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| 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.
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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
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.
See also
- State legislative elections, 2012
- Impact of term limits on state legislative elections in 2012
- Open seats in state legislative elections, 2012
- Contested state legislative primaries, 2012
- Major party competition in state legislative elections, 2012
- State legislative incumbents in contested primaries, 2012
- Incumbents defeated in state legislative elections, 2012
Footnotes
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- ↑ Two minor party or independent candidates also had no general election challengers.