State legislative incumbents without general election challengers, 2014

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There were 6,057 state legislative seats up for election on November 4, 2014, in 46 states. Overall, 4,901 incumbents ran in the general election. Of that total, 1,923 incumbents were uncontested, representing 39.2% of all incumbents who ran in the general election. That was the more than 1,498 (31%) in 2010 and 1,687 (37%) in 2012.
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 2014:
| State legislative incumbents without general election challengers, 2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Chamber | Seats | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Democratic | Republican | Total[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Filed | Cont. | % | Filed | Cont. | % | Filed | Cont. | % | ||||||||||||||||
| House | 4,958 | 1,993 | 759 | 38.1% | 2,040 | 824 | 40.4% | 4,041 | 1,585 | 39.2% | ||||||||||||||
| Senate | 1,093 | 400 | 157 | 39.3% | 458 | 181 | 39.5% | 860 | 338 | 39.3% | ||||||||||||||
| Total | 6,051 | 2,393 | 916 | 38.3% | 2,498 | 1,005 | 40.2% | 4,901 | 1,923 | 39.2% | ||||||||||||||
Click [show] on the table below to view incumbents without general election challengers statistics by state in 2014. Hover over column headings to learn more about their contents.
| State legislative incumbents without general election challengers, 2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| State | Seats | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Democratic | Republican | Total[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Filed | Cont. | % | Filed | Cont. | % | Filed | Cont. | % | ||||||||||||||||
| Nationwide | 6,051 | 2,393 | 916 | 38.3% | 2,498 | 1,005 | 40.2% | 4,901 | 1,923 | 39.2% | ||||||||||||||
| Alabama | 140 | 41 | 23 | 56.1% | 69 | 42 | 60.9% | 111 | 65 | 58.6% | ||||||||||||||
| Alaska | 54 | 18 | 10 | 55.6% | 27 | 2 | 7.4% | 45 | 12 | 26.7% | ||||||||||||||
| Arizona | 90 | 26 | 5 | 19.2% | 38 | 7 | 18.4% | 64 | 12 | 18.8% | ||||||||||||||
| Arkansas | 118 | 43 | 26 | 60.5% | 40 | 28 | 70.0% | 83 | 54 | 65.1% | ||||||||||||||
| California | 100 | 45 | 3 | 6.7% | 22 | 1 | 4.5% | 67 | 4 | 6.0% | ||||||||||||||
| Colorado | 82 | 36 | 3 | 8.3% | 23 | 10 | 43.5% | 59 | 13 | 22.0% | ||||||||||||||
| Connecticut | 187 | 103 | 22 | 21.4% | 58 | 14 | 24.1% | 161 | 36 | 22.4% | ||||||||||||||
| Delaware | 51 | 30 | 14 | 46.7% | 17 | 4 | 23.5% | 47 | 18 | 38.3% | ||||||||||||||
| Florida | 140 | 42 | 22 | 52.4% | 79 | 41 | 51.9% | 121 | 63 | 52.1% | ||||||||||||||
| Georgia | 236 | 72 | 63 | 87.5% | 139 | 109 | 78.4% | 212 | 173 | 81.6% | ||||||||||||||
| Hawaii | 63 | 49 | 12 | 24.5% | 6 | 0 | 0.0% | 55 | 12 | 21.8% | ||||||||||||||
| Idaho | 105 | 15 | 2 | 13.3% | 73 | 33 | 45.2% | 88 | 35 | 39.8% | ||||||||||||||
| Illinois | 137 | 80 | 48 | 60.0% | 43 | 30 | 69.8% | 123 | 78 | 63.4% | ||||||||||||||
| Indiana | 125 | 36 | 16 | 44.4% | 79 | 36 | 45.6% | 115 | 52 | 45.2% | ||||||||||||||
| Iowa | 125 | 55 | 30 | 54.5% | 54 | 20 | 37.0% | 109 | 50 | 45.9% | ||||||||||||||
| Kansas | 125 | 29 | 11 | 37.9% | 80 | 33 | 41.3% | 109 | 44 | 40.4% | ||||||||||||||
| Kentucky | 119 | 54 | 25 | 46.3% | 52 | 30 | 57.7% | 106 | 55 | 51.9% | ||||||||||||||
| Maine | 186 | 81 | 7 | 8.6% | 42 | 5 | 11.9% | 127 | 12 | 9.4% | ||||||||||||||
| Maryland | 188 | 95 | 28 | 29.5% | 31 | 4 | 12.9% | 126 | 32 | 25.4% | ||||||||||||||
| Massachusetts | 200 | 148 | 87 | 58.8% | 30 | 18 | 60.0% | 178 | 105 | 59.0% | ||||||||||||||
| Michigan | 148 | 40 | 0 | 0.0% | 56 | 0 | 0.0% | 96 | 0 | 0.0% | ||||||||||||||
| Minnesota | 134 | 68 | 1 | 1.5% | 51 | 8 | 15.7% | 119 | 9 | 7.6% | ||||||||||||||
| Missouri | 180 | 48 | 23 | 47.9% | 100 | 54 | 54.0% | 148 | 77 | 52.0% | ||||||||||||||
| Montana | 125 | 30 | 13 | 43.3% | 46 | 1 | 2.2% | 76 | 14 | 18.4% | ||||||||||||||
| Nebraska | 24 | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | 5 | 1 | 20.0% | 7 | 2 | 28.6% | ||||||||||||||
| Nevada | 53 | 26 | 4 | 15.4% | 17 | 5 | 29.4% | 43 | 9 | 20.9% | ||||||||||||||
| New Hampshire | 424 | 169 | 17 | 10.1% | 135 | 17 | 12.6% | 304 | 34 | 11.2% | ||||||||||||||
| New Mexico | 70 | 31 | 17 | 54.8% | 27 | 11 | 40.7% | 58 | 28 | 48.3% | ||||||||||||||
| New York | 213 | 125 | 44 | 35.2% | 65 | 29 | 44.6% | 190 | 73 | 38.4% | ||||||||||||||
| North Carolina | 170 | 52 | 31 | 59.6% | 102 | 39 | 38.2% | 154 | 70 | 45.5% | ||||||||||||||
| North Dakota | 72 | 10 | 5 | 50.0% | 49 | 12 | 24.5% | 59 | 17 | 28.8% | ||||||||||||||
| Ohio | 116 | 30 | 4 | 13.3% | 56 | 12 | 21.4% | 86 | 16 | 18.6% | ||||||||||||||
| Oklahoma | 125 | 25 | 17 | 68.0% | 70 | 49 | 70.0% | 95 | 66 | 69.5% | ||||||||||||||
| Oregon | 75 | 38 | 10 | 26.3% | 21 | 7 | 33.3% | 59 | 17 | 28.8% | ||||||||||||||
| Pennsylvania | 228 | 90 | 56 | 62.2% | 108 | 57 | 52.8% | 198 | 113 | 57.1% | ||||||||||||||
| Rhode Island | 113 | 92 | 58 | 63.0% | 9 | 3 | 33.3% | 102 | 61 | 59.8% | ||||||||||||||
| South Carolina | 124 | 41 | 28 | 68.3% | 71 | 55 | 77.5% | 112 | 83 | 74.1% | ||||||||||||||
| South Dakota | 105 | 16 | 7 | 43.8% | 58 | 23 | 39.7% | 74 | 30 | 40.5% | ||||||||||||||
| Tennessee | 116 | 27 | 13 | 48.1% | 69 | 44 | 63.8% | 96 | 57 | 59.4% | ||||||||||||||
| Texas | 165 | 55 | 30 | 54.5% | 83 | 0 | 0.0% | 138 | 30 | 21.7% | ||||||||||||||
| Utah | 89 | 13 | 4 | 30.8% | 61 | 13 | 21.3% | 74 | 17 | 23.0% | ||||||||||||||
| Vermont | 180 | 105 | 41 | 39.0% | 44 | 19 | 43.2% | 152 | 61 | 40.1% | ||||||||||||||
| Washington | 123 | 63 | 10 | 15.9% | 47 | 10 | 21.3% | 110 | 20 | 18.2% | ||||||||||||||
| West Virginia | 117 | 54 | 1 | 1.9% | 44 | 10 | 22.7% | 98 | 11 | 11.2% | ||||||||||||||
| Wisconsin | 116 | 36 | 19 | 52.8% | 51 | 23 | 45.1% | 87 | 42 | 48.3% | ||||||||||||||
| Wyoming | 75 | 9 | 5 | 55.6% | 51 | 36 | 70.6% | 60 | 41 | 68.3% | ||||||||||||||
Historical comparison
The chart below shows a breakdown of incumbents in contested primaries from 2010 to 2014.
Click [show] on the table below to view overall incumbents in contested primaries statistics by state from 2010 to 2014. Hover over column headings to learn more about their contents.
| State legislative incumbents without general election challengers, 2010-2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| State | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2010 | 2012 | 2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dem. | Rep. | Total | Dem. | Rep. | Total | Dem. | Rep. | Total | ||||||||||||||||
| Nationwide | 25% | 39% | 31% | 39% | 35% | 37% | 38% | 40% | 39% | |||||||||||||||
| Alabama | 48% | 64% | 54% | - | - | - | 56% | 61% | 59% | |||||||||||||||
| Alaska | 45% | 39% | 42% | 19% | 33% | 27% | 56% | 7% | 27% | |||||||||||||||
| Arizona | 21% | 7% | 13% | 59% | 28% | 37% | 19% | 18% | 19% | |||||||||||||||
| Arkansas | 73% | 91% | 79% | 47% | 55% | 52% | 60% | 70% | 65% | |||||||||||||||
| California | 5% | 6% | 5% | 6% | 0% | 4% | 7% | 5% | 6% | |||||||||||||||
| Colorado | 3% | 27% | 13% | 0% | 5% | 2% | 8% | 43% | 22% | |||||||||||||||
| Connecticut | 18% | 27% | 20% | 22% | 22% | 22% | 21% | 24% | 22% | |||||||||||||||
| Delaware | 23% | 44% | 30% | 50% | 31% | 44% | 47% | 24% | 38% | |||||||||||||||
| Florida | 45% | 42% | 43% | 48% | 40% | 42% | 52% | 52% | 52% | |||||||||||||||
| Georgia | 80% | 66% | 72% | 79% | 79% | 79% | 88% | 78% | 82% | |||||||||||||||
| Hawaii | 4% | 50% | 9% | 37% | 33% | 36% | 24% | 0% | 22% | |||||||||||||||
| Idaho | 16% | 58% | 49% | 9% | 33% | 29% | 13% | 45% | 40% | |||||||||||||||
| Illinois | 53% | 24% | 42% | 63% | 59% | 61% | 60% | 70% | 63% | |||||||||||||||
| Indiana | 4% | 33% | 18% | 38% | 26% | 30% | 44% | 46% | 45% | |||||||||||||||
| Iowa | 16% | 62% | 34% | 18% | 37% | 28% | 55% | 37% | 46% | |||||||||||||||
| Kansas | 30% | 50% | 42% | 17% | 34% | 28% | 38% | 41% | 40% | |||||||||||||||
| Kentucky | 30% | 60% | 41% | 46% | 68% | 55% | 46% | 58% | 52% | |||||||||||||||
| Maine | 4% | 6% | 5% | 6% | 6% | 6% | 9% | 12% | 9% | |||||||||||||||
| Maryland | 25% | 11% | 22% | - | - | - | 29% | 13% | 25% | |||||||||||||||
| Massachusetts | 49% | 73% | 52% | 69% | 54% | 66% | 59% | 60% | 59% | |||||||||||||||
| Michigan | 0% | 7% | 3% | 0% | 2% | 1% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |||||||||||||||
| Minnesota | 0% | 11% | 3% | 7% | 2% | 5% | 1% | 16% | 8% | |||||||||||||||
| Missouri | 34% | 53% | 43% | 61% | 44% | 49% | 48% | 54% | 52% | |||||||||||||||
| Montana | 24% | 33% | 29% | 19% | 21% | 20% | 43% | 2% | 18% | |||||||||||||||
| Nebraska | 30% | 60% | 43% | 17% | 30% | 25% | 50% | 20% | 29% | |||||||||||||||
| Nevada | 0% | 0% | 0% | 22% | 45% | 29% | 15% | 29% | 21% | |||||||||||||||
| New Hampshire | 1% | 4% | 2% | 21% | 7% | 11% | 10% | 13% | 11% | |||||||||||||||
| New Mexico | 47% | 68% | 54% | 56% | 62% | 58% | 55% | 41% | 48% | |||||||||||||||
| New York | 16% | 24% | 19% | 33% | 28% | 31% | 35% | 45% | 38% | |||||||||||||||
| North Carolina | 14% | 57% | 33% | 60% | 39% | 47% | 60% | 38% | 45% | |||||||||||||||
| North Dakota | 8% | 30% | 21% | 11% | 15% | 14% | 50% | 24% | 29% | |||||||||||||||
| Ohio | 4% | 18% | 10% | 26% | 8% | 14% | 13% | 21% | 19% | |||||||||||||||
| Oklahoma | 50% | 66% | 60% | 67% | 72% | 70% | 68% | 70% | 69% | |||||||||||||||
| Oregon | 5% | 8% | 6% | 10% | 21% | 16% | 26% | 33% | 29% | |||||||||||||||
| Pennsylvania | 41% | 41% | 41% | 52% | 45% | 48% | 62% | 53% | 57% | |||||||||||||||
| Rhode Island | 19% | 38% | 20% | 46% | 27% | 43% | 63% | 33% | 60% | |||||||||||||||
| South Carolina | 69% | 64% | 66% | 75% | 76% | 76% | 68% | 77% | 74% | |||||||||||||||
| South Dakota | 24% | 25% | 25% | 46% | 26% | 30% | 44% | 40% | 41% | |||||||||||||||
| Tennessee | 31% | 55% | 42% | 48% | 47% | 47% | 48% | 64% | 59% | |||||||||||||||
| Texas | 37% | 39% | 38% | 40% | 45% | 43% | 55% | 0% | 22% | |||||||||||||||
| Utah | 4% | 23% | 16% | 0% | 20% | 16% | 31% | 21% | 23% | |||||||||||||||
| Vermont | 25% | 43% | 30% | 48% | 38% | 45% | 39% | 43% | 40% | |||||||||||||||
| Washington | 11% | 42% | 23% | 21% | 39% | 29% | 16% | 21% | 18% | |||||||||||||||
| West Virginia | 26% | 20% | 24% | 20% | 31% | 24% | 2% | 23% | 11% | |||||||||||||||
| Wisconsin | 16% | 33% | 23% | 47% | 10% | 24% | 53% | 45% | 48% | |||||||||||||||
| Wyoming | 33% | 83% | 68% | 33% | 77% | 70% | 56% | 71% | 68% | |||||||||||||||
By state
Overview
Alabama
There were 140 seats up for election in Alabama. A total of 111 incumbents advanced to the general election: 41 Democrats, 69 Republicans, and one minor party or independent incumbent. Of that total, 65 incumbents—23 Democrats and 42 Republicans—had no general election challengers, representing 58.6% of incumbents on the general election ballot.
In 2014
Statistics from 2014 are shown below. Hover over column headings to learn more about their contents.
| State legislative incumbents with no general election challengers in Alabama, 2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chamber | Seats | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Democratic | Republican | Total[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Incs. | Uncont. | % | Incs. | Uncont. | % | Incs. | Uncont. | % | ||||||||||||||||
| House | 105 | 32 | 16 | 50.0% | 50 | 34 | 68.0% | 82 | 50 | 61.0% | ||||||||||||||
| Senate | 35 | 9 | 7 | 77.8% | 19 | 8 | 42.1% | 29 | 15 | 51.7% | ||||||||||||||
| Total | 140 | 41 | 23 | 56.1% | 69 | 42 | 60.9% | 111 | 65 | 58.6% | ||||||||||||||
2010-2014
Historical statistics are shown below. Hover over column headings to learn more about their contents.
| State legislative incumbents in contested primaries in Alabama, 2010-2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Seats | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Democratic | Republican | Total[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Incs. | Uncont. | % | Incs. | Uncont. | % | Incs. | Uncont. | % | ||||||||||||||||
| 2010 | 140 | 65 | 31 | 47.7% | 47 | 30 | 63.8% | 113 | 61 | 54.0% | ||||||||||||||
| 2012 | Did not hold elections. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2014 | 140 | 41 | 23 | 56.1% | 69 | 42 | 60.9% | 111 | 65 | 58.6% | ||||||||||||||
See also:
Alaska
There were 54 seats up for election in Alaska. A total of 45 incumbents advanced to the general election: 18 Democrats and 27 Republicans. Of that total, 12 incumbents—10 Democrats and 2 Republicans—had no general election challengers, representing 26.7% of incumbents on the general election ballot.
In 2014
Statistics from 2014 are shown below. Hover over column headings to learn more about their contents.
| State legislative incumbents with no general election challengers in Alaska, 2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chamber | Seats | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Democratic | Republican | Total[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Incs. | Uncont. | % | Incs. | Uncont. | % | Incs. | Uncont. | % | ||||||||||||||||
| House | 40 | 14 | 7 | 50.0% | 19 | 2 | 10.5% | 33 | 9 | 27.3% | ||||||||||||||
| Senate | 14 | 4 | 3 | 75.0% | 8 | 0 | 0.0% | 12 | 3 | 25.0% | ||||||||||||||
| Total | 54 | 18 | 10 | 55.6% | 27 | 2 | 7.4% | 45 | 12 | 26.7% | ||||||||||||||
2010-2014
Historical statistics are shown below. Hover over column headings to learn more about their contents.
| State legislative incumbents in contested primaries in Alaska, 2010-2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Year | Seats | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Democratic | Republican | Total[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Incs. | Uncont. | % | Incs. | Uncont. | % | Incs. | Uncont. | % | ||||||||||||||||
| 2010 | 50 | 22 | 10 | 45.5% | 23 | 9 | 39.1% | 45 | 19 | 42.2% | ||||||||||||||
| 2012 | 59 | 21 | 4 | 19.0% | 30 | 10 | 33.3% | 52 | 14 | 26.9% | ||||||||||||||
| 2014 | 54 | 18 | 10 | 55.6% | 27 | 2 | 7.4% | 45 | 12 | 26.7% | ||||||||||||||
See also:
Arizona
There were 90 seats up for election in Arizona. A total of 64 incumbents advanced to the general election: 26 Democrats and 38 Republicans. Of that total, 12 incumbents—five Democrats and seven Republicans—had no general election challengers, representing 18.8% of incumbents on the general election ballot.
In 2014
Statistics from 2014 are shown below. Hover over column headings to learn more about their contents.
| State legislative incumbents with no general election challengers in Arizona, 2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chamber | Seats | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Democratic | Republican | Total[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Incs. | Uncont. | % | Incs. | Uncont. | % | Incs. | Uncont. | % | ||||||||||||||||
| House | 60 | 16 | 3 | 18.8% | 26 | 3 | 11.5% | 42 | 6 | 14.3% | ||||||||||||||
| Senate | 30 | 10 | 2 | 20.0% | 12 | 4 | 33.3% | 22 | 6 | 27.3% | ||||||||||||||
| Total | 90 | 26 | 5 | 19.2% | 38 | 7 | 18.4% | 64 | 12 | 18.8% | ||||||||||||||
2010-2014
Historical statistics are shown below. Hover over column headings to learn more about their contents.
| State legislative incumbents in contested primaries in Arizona, 2010-2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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% | ||||||||||||||
| 2014 | 90 | 26 | 5 | 19.2% | 38 | 7 | 18.4% | 64 | 12 | 18.8% | ||||||||||||||
See also:
Arkansas
There were 118 seats up for election in Arkansas. A total of 83 incumbents advanced to the general election: 43 Democrats and 40 Republicans. Of that total, 54 incumbents—26 Democrats and 28 Republicans—had no general election challengers, representing 65.1% of incumbents on the general election ballot.
In 2014
Statistics from 2014 are shown below. Hover over column headings to learn more about their contents.
| State legislative incumbents with no general election challengers in Arkansas, 2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chamber | Seats | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Democratic | Republican | Total[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Incs. | Uncont. | % | Incs. | Uncont. | % | Incs. | Uncont. | % | ||||||||||||||||
| House | 100 | 37 | 21 | 56.8% | 31 | 21 | 67.7% | 68 | 42 | 61.8% | ||||||||||||||
| Senate | 18 | 6 | 5 | 83.3% | 9 | 7 | 77.8% | 15 | 12 | 80.0% | ||||||||||||||
| Total | 118 | 43 | 26 | 60.5% | 40 | 28 | 70.0% | 83 | 54 | 65.1% | ||||||||||||||
2010-2014
Historical statistics are shown below. Hover over column headings to learn more about their contents.
| State legislative incumbents in contested primaries in Arkansas, 2010-2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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% | ||||||||||||||
| 2014 | 118 | 43 | 26 | 60.5% | 40 | 28 | 70.0% | 83 | 54 | 65.1% | ||||||||||||||
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California
There were 100 seats up for election in California. A total of 67 incumbents advanced to the general election: 45 Democrats and 22 Republicans. Of that total, four incumbents—three Democrats and one Republicans—had no general election challengers, representing 6.0% of incumbents on the general election ballot.
In 2014
Statistics from 2014 are shown below. Hover over column headings to learn more about their contents.
| State legislative incumbents with no general election challengers in California, 2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chamber | Seats | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Democratic | Republican | Total[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Incs. | Uncont. | % | Incs. | Uncont. | % | Incs. | Uncont. | % | ||||||||||||||||
| House | 80 | 41 | 3 | 7.3% | 16 | 1 | 6.3% | 57 | 4 | 7.0% | ||||||||||||||
| Senate | 20 | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | 6 | 0 | 0.0% | 10 | 0 | 0.0% | ||||||||||||||
| Total | 100 | 45 | 3 | 6.7% | 22 | 1 | 4.5% | 67 | 4 | 6.0% | ||||||||||||||
2010-2014
Historical statistics are shown below. Hover over column headings to learn more about their contents.
| State legislative incumbents in contested primaries in California, 2010-2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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% | ||||||||||||||
| 2014 | 100 | 45 | 3 | 6.7% | 22 | 1 | 4.5% | 67 | 4 | 6.0% | ||||||||||||||
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Colorado
There were 82 seats up for election in Colorado. A total of 59 incumbents advanced to the general election: 36 Democrats and 23 Republicans. Of that total, 13 incumbents—three Democrats and 10 Republicans—had no general election challengers, representing 22.0% of incumbents on the general election ballot.
In 2014
Statistics from 2014 are shown below. Hover over column headings to learn more about their contents.
| State legislative incumbents with no general election challengers in Colorado, 2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chamber | Seats | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Democratic | Republican | Total[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Incs. | Uncont. | % | Incs. | Uncont. | % | Incs. | Uncont. | % | ||||||||||||||||
| House | 65 | 31 | 3 | 9.7% | 17 | 7 | 41.2% | 48 | 10 | 20.8% | ||||||||||||||
| Senate | 17 | 5 | 0 | 0.0% | 6 | 3 | 50.0% | 11 | 3 | 27.3% | ||||||||||||||
| Total | 82 | 36 | 3 | 8.3% | 23 | 10 | 43.5% | 59 | 13 | 22.0% | ||||||||||||||
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| State legislative incumbents in contested primaries in Colorado, 2010-2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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% | ||||||||||||||
| 2014 | 82 | 36 | 3 | 8.3% | 23 | 10 | 43.5% | 59 | 13 | 22.0% | ||||||||||||||
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Connecticut
There were 187 seats up for election in Connecticut. A total of 161 incumbents advanced to the general election: 103 Democrats and 58 Republicans. Of that total, 36 incumbents—22 Democrats and 14 Republicans—had no general election challengers, representing 22.4% of incumbents on the general election ballot.
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| State legislative incumbents with no general election challengers in Connecticut, 2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chamber | Seats | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Democratic | Republican | Total[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Incs. | Uncont. | % | Incs. | Uncont. | % | Incs. | Uncont. | % | ||||||||||||||||
| House | 151 | 86 | 18 | 20.9% | 46 | 13 | 28.3% | 132 | 31 | 23.5% | ||||||||||||||
| Senate | 36 | 17 | 4 | 23.5% | 12 | 1 | 8.3% | 29 | 5 | 17.2% | ||||||||||||||
| Total | 187 | 103 | 22 | 21.4% | 58 | 14 | 24.1% | 161 | 36 | 22.4% | ||||||||||||||
2010-2014
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| State legislative incumbents in contested primaries in Connecticut, 2010-2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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% | ||||||||||||||
| 2014 | 187 | 103 | 22 | 21.4% | 58 | 14 | 24.1% | 161 | 36 | 22.4% | ||||||||||||||
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Delaware
There were 51 seats up for election in Delaware. A total of 47 incumbents advanced to the general election: 30 Democrats and 17 Republicans. Of that total, 18 incumbents—14 Democrats and four Republicans—had no general election challengers, representing 38.3% of incumbents on the general election ballot.
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| State legislative incumbents with no general election challengers in Delaware, 2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chamber | Seats | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Democratic | Republican | Total[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Incs. | Uncont. | % | Incs. | Uncont. | % | Incs. | Uncont. | % | ||||||||||||||||
| House | 41 | 24 | 12 | 50.0% | 13 | 4 | 30.8% | 37 | 16 | 43.2% | ||||||||||||||
| Senate | 10 | 6 | 2 | 33.3% | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | 10 | 2 | 20.0% | ||||||||||||||
| Total | 51 | 30 | 14 | 46.7% | 17 | 4 | 23.5% | 47 | 18 | 38.3% | ||||||||||||||
2010-2014
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| State legislative incumbents in contested primaries in Delaware, 2010-2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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% | ||||||||||||||
| 2014 | 51 | 30 | 14 | 46.7% | 17 | 4 | 23.5% | 47 | 18 | 38.3% | ||||||||||||||
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Florida
There were 140 seats up for election in Florida. A total of 121 incumbents advanced to the general election: 42 Democrats and 79 Republicans. Of that total, 63 incumbents—22 Democrats and 41 Republicans—had no general election challengers, representing 52.1% of incumbents on the general election ballot.
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| State legislative incumbents with no general election challengers in Florida, 2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chamber | Seats | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Democratic | Republican | Total[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Incs. | Uncont. | % | Incs. | Uncont. | % | Incs. | Uncont. | % | ||||||||||||||||
| House | 120 | 38 | 21 | 55.3% | 63 | 30 | 47.6% | 101 | 51 | 50.5% | ||||||||||||||
| Senate | 20 | 4 | 1 | 25.0% | 16 | 11 | 68.8% | 20 | 12 | 60.0% | ||||||||||||||
| Total | 140 | 42 | 22 | 52.4% | 79 | 41 | 51.9% | 121 | 63 | 52.1% | ||||||||||||||
2010-2014
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| State legislative incumbents in contested primaries in Florida, 2010-2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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% | ||||||||||||||
| 2014 | 140 | 42 | 22 | 52.4% | 79 | 41 | 51.9% | 121 | 63 | 52.1% | ||||||||||||||
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Georgia
There were 236 seats up for election in Georgia. A total of 212 incumbents advanced to the general election: 72 Democrats, 139 Republicans, and one minor party or independent incumbent. Of that total, 173 incumbents—63 Democrats, 109 Republicans, and one minor party or independent incumbent—had no general election challengers, representing 81.6% of incumbents on the general election ballot.
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| State legislative incumbents with no general election challengers in Georgia, 2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chamber | Seats | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Democratic | Republican | Total[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Incs. | Uncont. | % | Incs. | Uncont. | % | Incs. | Uncont. | % | ||||||||||||||||
| House | 180 | 57 | 50 | 87.7% | 108 | 88 | 81.5% | 166 | 139 | 83.7% | ||||||||||||||
| Senate | 56 | 15 | 13 | 86.7% | 31 | 21 | 67.7% | 46 | 34 | 73.9% | ||||||||||||||
| Total | 236 | 72 | 63 | 87.5% | 139 | 109 | 78.4% | 212 | 173 | 81.6% | ||||||||||||||
2010-2014
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| State legislative incumbents in contested primaries in Georgia, 2010-2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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% | ||||||||||||||
| 2014 | 236 | 72 | 63 | 87.5% | 139 | 109 | 78.4% | 212 | 173[2] | 81.6% | ||||||||||||||
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Hawaii
There were 63 seats up for election in Hawaii. A total of 55 incumbents advanced to the general election: 49 Democrats and six Republicans. Of that total, 12 incumbents—12 Democrats and no Republicans—had no general election challengers, representing 21.8% of incumbents on the general election ballot.
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| State legislative incumbents with no general election challengers in Hawaii, 2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chamber | Seats | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Democratic | Republican | Total[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Incs. | Uncont. | % | Incs. | Uncont. | % | Incs. | Uncont. | % | ||||||||||||||||
| House | 51 | 40 | 11 | 27.5% | 6 | 0 | 0.0% | 46 | 11 | 23.9% | ||||||||||||||
| Senate | 12 | 9 | 1 | 11.1% | 0 | 0 | #DIV/0! | 9 | 1 | 11.1% | ||||||||||||||
| Total | 63 | 49 | 12 | 24.5% | 6 | 0 | 0.0% | 55 | 12 | 21.8% | ||||||||||||||
2010-2014
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| State legislative incumbents in contested primaries in Hawaii, 2010-2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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% | ||||||||||||||
| 2014 | 63 | 49 | 12 | 24.5% | 6 | 0 | 0.0% | 55 | 12 | 21.8% | ||||||||||||||
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Idaho
There were 105 seats up for election in Idaho. A total of 88 incumbents advanced to the general election: 15 Democrats and 73 Republicans. Of that total, 35 incumbents—two Democrats and 33 Republicans—had no general election challengers, representing 39.8% of incumbents on the general election ballot.
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| State legislative incumbents with no general election challengers in Idaho, 2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chamber | Seats | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Democratic | Republican | Total[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Incs. | Uncont. | % | Incs. | Uncont. | % | Incs. | Uncont. | % | ||||||||||||||||
| House | 70 | 9 | 1 | 11.1% | 48 | 20 | 41.7% | 57 | 21 | 36.8% | ||||||||||||||
| Senate | 35 | 6 | 1 | 16.7% | 25 | 13 | 52.0% | 31 | 14 | 45.2% | ||||||||||||||
| Total | 105 | 15 | 2 | 13.3% | 73 | 33 | 45.2% | 88 | 35 | 39.8% | ||||||||||||||
2010-2014
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| State legislative incumbents in contested primaries in Idaho, 2010-2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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% | ||||||||||||||
| 2014 | 105 | 15 | 2 | 13.3% | 73 | 33 | 45.2% | 88 | 35 | 39.8% | ||||||||||||||
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Illinois
There were 137 seats up for election in Illinois. A total of 123 incumbents advanced to the general election: 80 Democrats and 43 Republicans. Of that total, 78 incumbents—48 Democrats and 30 Republicans—had no general election challengers, representing 63.4% of incumbents on the general election ballot.
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| State legislative incumbents with no general election challengers in Illinois, 2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chamber | Seats | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Democratic | Republican | Total[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Incs. | Uncont. | % | Incs. | Uncont. | % | Incs. | Uncont. | % | ||||||||||||||||
| House | 118 | 68 | 42 | 61.8% | 36 | 24 | 66.7% | 104 | 66 | 63.5% | ||||||||||||||
| Senate | 19 | 12 | 6 | 50.0% | 7 | 6 | 85.7% | 19 | 12 | 63.2% | ||||||||||||||
| Total | 137 | 80 | 48 | 60.0% | 43 | 30 | 69.8% | 123 | 78 | 63.4% | ||||||||||||||
2010-2014
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| State legislative incumbents in contested primaries in Illinois, 2010-2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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% | ||||||||||||||
| 2014 | 137 | 80 | 48 | 60.0% | 43 | 30 | 69.8% | 123 | 78 | 63.4% | ||||||||||||||
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Indiana
There were 125 seats up for election in Indiana. A total of 115 incumbents advanced to the general election: 36 Democrats and 79 Republicans. Of that total, 52 incumbents—16 Democrats and 36 Republicans—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 Indiana, 2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chamber | Seats | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Democratic | Republican | Total[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Incs. | Uncont. | % | Incs. | Uncont. | % | Incs. | Uncont. | % | ||||||||||||||||
| House | 100 | 31 | 15 | 48.4% | 65 | 27 | 41.5% | 96 | 42 | 43.8% | ||||||||||||||
| Senate | 25 | 5 | 1 | 20.0% | 14 | 9 | 64.3% | 19 | 10 | 52.6% | ||||||||||||||
| Total | 125 | 36 | 16 | 44.4% | 79 | 36 | 45.6% | 115 | 52 | 45.2% | ||||||||||||||
2010-2014
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| State legislative incumbents in contested primaries in Indiana, 2010-2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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% | ||||||||||||||
| 2014 | 125 | 36 | 16 | 44.4% | 79 | 36 | 45.6% | 115 | 52 | 45.2% | ||||||||||||||
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Iowa
There were 125 seats up for election in Iowa. A total of 109 incumbents advanced to the general election: 55 Democrats and 54 Republicans. Of that total, 50 incumbents—30 Democrats and 20 Republicans—had no general election challengers, representing 45.9% of incumbents on the general election ballot.
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| State legislative incumbents with no general election challengers in Iowa, 2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chamber | Seats | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Democratic | Republican | Total[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Incs. | Uncont. | % | Incs. | Uncont. | % | Incs. | Uncont. | % | ||||||||||||||||
| House | 100 | 43 | 24 | 55.8% | 46 | 17 | 37.0% | 89 | 41 | 46.1% | ||||||||||||||
| Senate | 25 | 12 | 6 | 50.0% | 8 | 3 | 37.5% | 20 | 9 | 45.0% | ||||||||||||||
| Total | 125 | 55 | 30 | 54.5% | 54 | 20 | 37.0% | 109 | 50 | 45.9% | ||||||||||||||
2010-2014
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| State legislative incumbents in contested primaries in Iowa, 2010-2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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% | ||||||||||||||
| 2014 | 125 | 55 | 30 | 54.5% | 54 | 20 | 37.0% | 109 | 50 | 45.9% | ||||||||||||||
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Kansas
There were 125 seats up for election in Kansas. A total of 109 incumbents advanced to the general election: 29 Democrats and 80 Republicans. Of that total, 44 incumbents—11 Democrats and 33 Republicans—had no general election challengers, representing 40.4% of incumbents on the general election ballot.
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| State legislative incumbents with no general election challengers in Kansas, 2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chamber | Seats | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Democratic | Republican | Total[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Incs. | Uncont. | % | Incs. | Uncont. | % | Incs. | Uncont. | % | ||||||||||||||||
| House | 125 | 29 | 11 | 37.9% | 80 | 33 | 41.3% | 109 | 44 | 40.4% | ||||||||||||||
| Senate | Did not hold elections | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | 125 | 29 | 11 | 37.9% | 80 | 33 | 41.3% | 109 | 44 | 40.4% | ||||||||||||||
2010-2014
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| State legislative incumbents in contested primaries in Kansas, 2010-2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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% | ||||||||||||||
| 2014 | 125 | 29 | 11 | 37.9% | 80 | 33 | 41.3% | 109 | 44 | 40.4% | ||||||||||||||
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Kentucky
There were 119 seats up for election in Kentucky. A total of 106 incumbents advanced to the general election: 54 Democrats and 52 Republicans. Of that total, 55 incumbents—25 Democrats and 30 Republicans—had no general election challengers, representing 51.9% of incumbents on the general election ballot.
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| State legislative incumbents with no general election challengers in Kentucky, 2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chamber | Seats | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Democratic | Republican | Total[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Incs. | Uncont. | % | Incs. | Uncont. | % | Incs. | Uncont. | % | ||||||||||||||||
| House | 100 | 50 | 23 | 46.0% | 42 | 23 | 54.8% | 92 | 46 | 50.0% | ||||||||||||||
| Senate | 19 | 4 | 2 | 50.0% | 10 | 7 | 70.0% | 14 | 9 | 64.3% | ||||||||||||||
| Total | 119 | 54 | 25 | 46.3% | 52 | 30 | 57.7% | 106 | 55 | 51.9% | ||||||||||||||
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| State legislative incumbents in contested primaries in Kentucky, 2010-2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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% | ||||||||||||||
| 2014 | 119 | 54 | 25 | 46.3% | 52 | 30 | 57.7% | 106 | 55 | 51.9% | ||||||||||||||
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Maine
There were 186 seats up for election in Maine. A total of 127 incumbents advanced to the general election: 81 Democrats, 42 Republicans, and four minor party or independent incumbents. Of that total, 12 incumbents—seven Democrats and five Republicans—had no general election challengers, representing 9.4% of incumbents on the general election ballot.
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| State legislative incumbents with no general election challengers in Maine, 2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Chamber | Seats | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Democratic | Republican | Total[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Incs. | Uncont. | % | Incs. | Uncont. | % | Incs. | Uncont. | % | ||||||||||||||||
| House | 151 | 66 | 7 | 10.6% | 31 | 5 | 16.1% | 101 | 12 | 11.9% | ||||||||||||||
| Senate | 35 | 15 | 0 | 0.0% | 11 | 0 | 0.0% | 26 | 0 | 0.0% | ||||||||||||||
| Total | 186 | 81 | 7 | 8.6% | 42 | 5 | 11.9% | 127 | 12 | 9.4% | ||||||||||||||
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| State legislative incumbents in contested primaries in Maine, 2010-2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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% | ||||||||||||||
| 2014 | 186 | 81 | 7 | 8.6% | 42 | 5 | 11.9% | 127 | 12 | 9.4% | ||||||||||||||
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Maryland
There were 188 seats up for election in Maryland. A total of 126 incumbents advanced to the general election: 95 Democrats and 31 Republicans. Of that total, 32 incumbents—28 Democrats and four Republicans—had no general election challengers, representing 25.4% of incumbents on the general election ballot.
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| State legislative incumbents with no general election challengers in Maryland, 2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chamber | Seats | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Democratic | Republican | Total[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Incs. | Uncont. | % | Incs. | Uncont. | % | Incs. | Uncont. | % | ||||||||||||||||
| House | 141 | 65 | 14 | 21.5% | 24 | 1 | 4.2% | 89 | 15 | 16.9% | ||||||||||||||
| Senate | 47 | 30 | 14 | 46.7% | 7 | 3 | 42.9% | 37 | 17 | 45.9% | ||||||||||||||
| Total | 188 | 95 | 28 | 29.5% | 31 | 4 | 12.9% | 126 | 32 | 25.4% | ||||||||||||||
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| State legislative incumbents in contested primaries in Maryland, 2010-2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Year | Seats | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Democratic | Republican | Total[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Incs. | Uncont. | % | Incs. | Uncont. | % | Incs. | Uncont. | % | ||||||||||||||||
| 2010 | 188 | 114 | 29 | 25.4% | 37 | 4 | 10.8% | 151 | 33 | 21.9% | ||||||||||||||
| 2012 | Did not hold elections. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2014 | 188 | 95 | 28 | 29.5% | 31 | 4 | 12.9% | 126 | 32 | 25.4% | ||||||||||||||
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Massachusetts
There were 200 seats up for election in Massachusetts. A total of 178 incumbents advanced to the general election: 148 Democrats and 30 Republicans. Of that total, 105 incumbents—87 Democrats and 18 Republicans—had no general election challengers, representing 59.0% of incumbents on the general election ballot.
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| State legislative incumbents with no general election challengers in Massachusetts, 2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Chamber | Seats | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Democratic | Republican | Total[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Incs. | Uncont. | % | Incs. | Uncont. | % | Incs. | Uncont. | % | ||||||||||||||||
| House | 160 | 116 | 69 | 59.5% | 26 | 16 | 61.5% | 142 | 85 | 59.9% | ||||||||||||||
| Senate | 40 | 32 | 18 | 56.3% | 4 | 2 | 50.0% | 36 | 20 | 55.6% | ||||||||||||||
| Total | 200 | 148 | 87 | 58.8% | 30 | 18 | 60.0% | 178 | 105 | 59.0% | ||||||||||||||
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| State legislative incumbents in contested primaries in Massachusetts, 2010-2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 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% | ||||||||||||||
| 2014 | 200 | 148 | 87 | 58.8% | 30 | 18 | 60.0% | 178 | 105 | 59.0% | ||||||||||||||
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Michigan
There were 148 seats up for election in Michigan. A total of 96 incumbents advanced to the general election: 40 Democrats and 56 Republicans. Of that total, no incumbents were without general election challengers, representing 0.0% of incumbents on the general election ballot.
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| State legislative incumbents with no general election challengers in Michigan, 2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Chamber | Seats | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Democratic | Republican | Total[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Incs. | Uncont. | % | Incs. | Uncont. | % | Incs. | Uncont. | % | ||||||||||||||||
| House | 110 | 31 | 0 | 0.0% | 37 | 0 | 0.0% | 68 | 0 | 0.0% | ||||||||||||||
| Senate | 38 | 9 | 0 | 0.0% | 19 | 0 | 0.0% | 28 | 0 | 0.0% | ||||||||||||||
| Total | 148 | 40 | 0 | 0.0% | 56 | 0 | 0.0% | 96 | 0 | 0.0% | ||||||||||||||
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| 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% | ||||||||||||||
| 2014 | 148 | 40 | 0 | 0.0% | 56 | 0 | 0.0% | 96 | 0 | 0.0% | ||||||||||||||
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Minnesota
There were 134 seats up for election in Minnesota. A total of 119 incumbents advanced to the general election: 68 Democrats and 51 Republicans. Of that total, nine incumbents—one Democrat and eight Republicans—had no general election challengers, representing 7.6% of incumbents on the general election ballot.
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| State legislative incumbents with no general election challengers in Minnesota, 2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chamber | Seats | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Democratic | Republican | Total[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Incs. | Uncont. | % | Incs. | Uncont. | % | Incs. | Uncont. | % | ||||||||||||||||
| House | 134 | 68 | 1 | 1.5% | 51 | 8 | 15.7% | 119 | 9 | 7.6% | ||||||||||||||
| Senate | Did not hold elections | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | 134 | 68 | 1 | 1.5% | 51 | 8 | 15.7% | 119 | 9 | 7.6% | ||||||||||||||
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| State legislative incumbents in contested primaries in Minnesota, 2010-2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 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% | ||||||||||||||
| 2014 | 134 | 68 | 1 | 1.5% | 51 | 8 | 15.7% | 119 | 9 | 7.6% | ||||||||||||||
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Missouri
There were 180 seats up for election in Missouri. A total of 148 incumbents advanced to the general election: 48 Democrats and 100 Republicans. Of that total, 77 incumbents—23 Democrats and 54 Republicans—had no general election challengers, representing 52.0% of incumbents on the general election ballot.
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| State legislative incumbents with no general election challengers in Missouri, 2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chamber | Seats | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Democratic | Republican | Total[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Incs. | Uncont. | % | Incs. | Uncont. | % | Incs. | Uncont. | % | ||||||||||||||||
| House | 163 | 46 | 22 | 47.8% | 91 | 47 | 51.6% | 137 | 69 | 50.4% | ||||||||||||||
| Senate | 17 | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | 9 | 7 | 77.8% | 11 | 8 | 72.7% | ||||||||||||||
| Total | 180 | 48 | 23 | 47.9% | 100 | 54 | 54.0% | 148 | 77 | 52.0% | ||||||||||||||
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| State legislative incumbents in contested primaries in Missouri, 2010-2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 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% | ||||||||||||||
| 2014 | 180 | 48 | 23 | 47.9% | 100 | 54 | 54.0% | 148 | 77 | 52.0% | ||||||||||||||
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Montana
There were 125 seats up for election in Montana. A total of 76 incumbents advanced to the general election: 30 Democrats and 46 Republicans. Of that total, 14 incumbents—13 Democrats and one Republican—had no general election challengers, representing 18.4% of incumbents on the general election ballot.
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| State legislative incumbents with no general election challengers in Montana, 2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Chamber | Seats | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Democratic | Republican | Total[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Incs. | Uncont. | % | Incs. | Uncont. | % | Incs. | Uncont. | % | ||||||||||||||||
| House | 100 | 27 | 11 | 40.7% | 42 | 1 | 2.4% | 69 | 12 | 17.4% | ||||||||||||||
| Senate | 25 | 3 | 2 | 66.7% | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | 7 | 2 | 28.6% | ||||||||||||||
| Total | 125 | 30 | 13 | 43.3% | 46 | 1 | 2.2% | 76 | 14 | 18.4% | ||||||||||||||
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| 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% | ||||||||||||||
| 2014 | 125 | 30 | 13 | 43.3% | 46 | 1 | 2.2% | 76 | 14 | 18.4% | ||||||||||||||
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Nebraska
There were 24 seats up for election in Nebraska. A total of seven incumbents advanced to the general election: two Democrats and five Republicans. Of that total, two incumbents—one Democrat and one Republican—had no general election challengers, representing 28.6% of incumbents on the general election ballot.
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| State legislative incumbents with no general election challengers in Nebraska, 2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Chamber | Seats | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Democratic | Republican | Total[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Incs. | Uncont. | % | Incs. | Uncont. | % | Incs. | Uncont. | % | ||||||||||||||||
| House | N/A | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Senate | 24 | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | 5 | 1 | 20.0% | 7 | 2 | 28.6% | ||||||||||||||
| Total | 24 | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | 5 | 1 | 20.0% | 7 | 2 | 28.6% | ||||||||||||||
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| 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% | ||||||||||||||
| 2014 | 24 | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | 5 | 1 | 20.0% | 7 | 2 | 28.6% | ||||||||||||||
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Nevada
There were 53 seats up for election in Nevada. A total of 43 incumbents advanced to the general election: 26 Democrats and 17 Republicans. Of that total, nine incumbents—four Democrats and five Republicans—had no general election challengers, representing 20.9% of incumbents on the general election ballot.
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| State legislative incumbents with no general election challengers in Nevada, 2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Chamber | Seats | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Democratic | Republican | Total[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Incs. | Uncont. | % | Incs. | Uncont. | % | Incs. | Uncont. | % | ||||||||||||||||
| House | 42 | 21 | 4 | 19.0% | 12 | 3 | 25.0% | 33 | 7 | 21.2% | ||||||||||||||
| Senate | 11 | 5 | 0 | 0.0% | 5 | 2 | 40.0% | 10 | 2 | 20.0% | ||||||||||||||
| Total | 53 | 26 | 4 | 15.4% | 17 | 5 | 29.4% | 43 | 9 | 20.9% | ||||||||||||||
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| 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% | ||||||||||||||
| 2014 | 53 | 26 | 4 | 15.4% | 17 | 5 | 29.4% | 43 | 9 | 20.9% | ||||||||||||||
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New Hampshire
There were 424 seats up for election in New Hampshire. A total of 304 incumbents advanced to the general election: 169 Democrats and 135 Republicans. Of that total, 34 incumbents—17 Democrats and 17 Republicans—had no general election challengers, representing 11.2% of incumbents on the general election ballot.
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| State legislative incumbents with no general election challengers in New Hampshire, 2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Chamber | Seats | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Democratic | Republican | Total[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Incs. | Uncont. | % | Incs. | Uncont. | % | Incs. | Uncont. | % | ||||||||||||||||
| House | 400 | 159 | 15 | 9.4% | 125 | 17 | 13.6% | 284 | 32 | 11.3% | ||||||||||||||
| Senate | 24 | 10 | 2 | 20.0% | 10 | 0 | 0.0% | 20 | 2 | 10.0% | ||||||||||||||
| Total | 424 | 169 | 17 | 10.1% | 135 | 17 | 12.6% | 304 | 34 | 11.2% | ||||||||||||||
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| 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% | ||||||||||||||
| 2014 | 424 | 169 | 17 | 10.1% | 135 | 17 | 12.6% | 304 | 34 | 11.2% | ||||||||||||||
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New Mexico
There were 70 seats up for election in New Mexico. A total of 58 incumbents advanced to the general election: 31 Democrats and 27 Republicans. Of that total, 28 incumbents—17 Democrats and 11 Republicans—had no general election challengers, representing 48.3% of incumbents on the general election ballot.
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| State legislative incumbents with no general election challengers in New Mexico, 2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Chamber | Seats | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Democratic | Republican | Total[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Incs. | Uncont. | % | Incs. | Uncont. | % | Incs. | Uncont. | % | ||||||||||||||||
| House | 70 | 31 | 17 | 54.8% | 27 | 11 | 40.7% | 58 | 28 | 48.3% | ||||||||||||||
| Senate | Did not hold elections | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | 70 | 31 | 17 | 54.8% | 27 | 11 | 40.7% | 58 | 28 | 48.3% | ||||||||||||||
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| 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% | ||||||||||||||
| 2014 | 70 | 31 | 17 | 54.8% | 27 | 11 | 40.7% | 58 | 28 | 48.3% | ||||||||||||||
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New York
There were 213 seats up for election in New York. A total of 190 incumbents advanced to the general election: 125 Democrats and 65 Republicans. Of that total, 73 incumbents—44 Democrats and 29 Republicans—had no general election challengers, representing 38.4% of incumbents on the general election ballot.
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| Chamber | Seats | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Democratic | Republican | Total[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Incs. | Uncont. | % | Incs. | Uncont. | % | Incs. | Uncont. | % | ||||||||||||||||
| House | 150 | 94 | 35 | 37.2% | 40 | 18 | 45.0% | 134 | 53 | 39.6% | ||||||||||||||
| Senate | 63 | 31 | 9 | 29.0% | 25 | 11 | 44.0% | 56 | 20 | 35.7% | ||||||||||||||
| Total | 213 | 125 | 44 | 35.2% | 65 | 29 | 44.6% | 190 | 73 | 38.4% | ||||||||||||||
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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% | ||||||||||||||
| 2014 | 213 | 125 | 44 | 35.2% | 65 | 29 | 44.6% | 190 | 73 | 38.4% | ||||||||||||||
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North Carolina
There were 170 seats up for election in North Carolina. A total of 154 incumbents advanced to the general election: 52 Democrats and 102 Republicans. Of that total, 70 incumbents—31 Democrats and 39 Republicans—had no general election challengers, representing 45.5% of incumbents on the general election ballot.
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| State legislative incumbents with no general election challengers in North Carolina, 2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Chamber | Seats | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Democratic | Republican | Total[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Incs. | Uncont. | % | Incs. | Uncont. | % | Incs. | Uncont. | % | ||||||||||||||||
| House | 120 | 38 | 24 | 63.2% | 71 | 28 | 39.4% | 109 | 52 | 47.7% | ||||||||||||||
| Senate | 50 | 14 | 7 | 50.0% | 31 | 11 | 35.5% | 45 | 18 | 40.0% | ||||||||||||||
| Total | 170 | 52 | 31 | 59.6% | 102 | 39 | 38.2% | 154 | 70 | 45.5% | ||||||||||||||
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| 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% | ||||||||||||||
| 2014 | 170 | 52 | 31 | 59.6% | 102 | 39 | 38.2% | 154 | 70 | 45.5% | ||||||||||||||
See also:
North Dakota
There were 72 seats up for election in North Dakota. A total of 59 incumbents advanced to the general election: 10 Democrats and 49 Republicans. Of that total, 17 incumbents—five Democrats and 12 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 North Dakota, 2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chamber | Seats | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Democratic | Republican | Total[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Incs. | Uncont. | % | Incs. | Uncont. | % | Incs. | Uncont. | % | ||||||||||||||||
| House | 48 | 6 | 3 | 50.0% | 32 | 7 | 21.9% | 38 | 10 | 26.3% | ||||||||||||||
| Senate | 24 | 4 | 2 | 50.0% | 17 | 5 | 29.4% | 21 | 7 | 33.3% | ||||||||||||||
| Total | 72 | 10 | 5 | 50.0% | 49 | 12 | 24.5% | 59 | 17 | 28.8% | ||||||||||||||
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| State legislative incumbents in contested primaries in North Dakota, 2010-2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 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% | ||||||||||||||
| 2014 | 72 | 10 | 5 | 50.0% | 49 | 12 | 24.5% | 59 | 17 | 28.8% | ||||||||||||||
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Ohio
There were 116 seats up for election in Ohio. A total of 86 incumbents advanced to the general election: 30 Democrats and 56 Republicans. Of that total, 16 incumbents—four Democrats and 12 Republicans—had no general election challengers, representing 18.6% of incumbents on the general election ballot.
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| State legislative incumbents with no general election challengers in Ohio, 2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Chamber | Seats | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Democratic | Republican | Total[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Incs. | Uncont. | % | Incs. | Uncont. | % | Incs. | Uncont. | % | ||||||||||||||||
| House | 99 | 26 | 3 | 11.5% | 47 | 9 | 19.1% | 73 | 12 | 16.4% | ||||||||||||||
| Senate | 17 | 4 | 1 | 25.0% | 9 | 3 | 33.3% | 13 | 4 | 30.8% | ||||||||||||||
| Total | 116 | 30 | 4 | 13.3% | 56 | 12 | 21.4% | 86 | 16 | 18.6% | ||||||||||||||
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| State legislative incumbents in contested primaries in Ohio, 2010-2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 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% | ||||||||||||||
| 2014 | 116 | 30 | 4 | 13.3% | 56 | 12 | 21.4% | 86 | 16 | 18.6% | ||||||||||||||
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Oklahoma
There were 125 seats up for election in Oklahoma. A total of 95 incumbents advanced to the general election: 25 Democrats and 70 Republicans. Of that total, 66 incumbents—17 Democrats and 49 Republicans—had no general election challengers, representing 69.5% of incumbents on the general election ballot.
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| State legislative incumbents with no general election challengers in Oklahoma, 2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chamber | Seats | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Democratic | Republican | Total[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Incs. | Uncont. | % | Incs. | Uncont. | % | Incs. | Uncont. | % | ||||||||||||||||
| House | 101 | 23 | 15 | 65.2% | 57 | 41 | 71.9% | 80 | 56 | 70.0% | ||||||||||||||
| Senate | 24 | 2 | 2 | 100.0% | 13 | 8 | 61.5% | 15 | 10 | 66.7% | ||||||||||||||
| Total | 125 | 25 | 17 | 68.0% | 70 | 49 | 70.0% | 95 | 66 | 69.5% | ||||||||||||||
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| State legislative incumbents in contested primaries in Oklahoma, 2010-2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 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% | ||||||||||||||
| 2014 | 125 | 25 | 17 | 68.0% | 70 | 49 | 70.0% | 95 | 66 | 69.5% | ||||||||||||||
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Oregon
There were 75 seats up for election in Oregon. A total of 59 incumbents advanced to the general election: 38 Democrats and 21 Republicans. Of that total, 17 incumbents—10 Democrats and seven 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 Oregon, 2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chamber | Seats | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Democratic | Republican | Total[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Incs. | Uncont. | % | Incs. | Uncont. | % | Incs. | Uncont. | % | ||||||||||||||||
| House | 60 | 29 | 7 | 24.1% | 16 | 7 | 43.8% | 45 | 14 | 31.1% | ||||||||||||||
| Senate | 15 | 9 | 3 | 33.3% | 5 | 0 | 0.0% | 14 | 3 | 21.4% | ||||||||||||||
| Total | 75 | 38 | 10 | 26.3% | 21 | 7 | 33.3% | 59 | 17 | 28.8% | ||||||||||||||
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| State legislative incumbents in contested primaries in Oregon, 2010-2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 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% | ||||||||||||||
| 2014 | 75 | 38 | 10 | 26.3% | 21 | 7 | 33.3% | 59 | 17 | 28.8% | ||||||||||||||
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Pennsylvania
There were 228 seats up for election in Pennsylvania. A total of 198 incumbents advanced to the general election: 90 Democrats and 108 Republicans. Of that total, 113 incumbents—56 Democrats and 57 Republicans—had no general election challengers, representing 57.1% of incumbents on the general election ballot.
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| State legislative incumbents with no general election challengers in Pennsylvania, 2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chamber | Seats | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Democratic | Republican | Total[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Incs. | Uncont. | % | Incs. | Uncont. | % | Incs. | Uncont. | % | ||||||||||||||||
| House | 203 | 83 | 52 | 62.7% | 97 | 53 | 54.6% | 180 | 105 | 58.3% | ||||||||||||||
| Senate | 25 | 7 | 4 | 57.1% | 11 | 4 | 36.4% | 18 | 8 | 44.4% | ||||||||||||||
| Total | 228 | 90 | 56 | 62.2% | 108 | 57 | 52.8% | 198 | 113 | 57.1% | ||||||||||||||
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| State legislative incumbents in contested primaries in Pennsylvania, 2010-2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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% | ||||||||||||||
| 2014 | 228 | 90 | 56 | 62.2% | 108 | 57 | 52.8% | 198 | 113 | 57.1% | ||||||||||||||
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Rhode Island
There were 113 seats up for election in Rhode Island. A total of 102 incumbents advanced to the general election: 92 Democrats, nine Republicans, and one minor party or independent incumbent. Of that total, 61 incumbents—58 Democrats and three Republicans—had no general election challengers, representing 59.8% of incumbents on the general election ballot.
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| State legislative incumbents with no general election challengers in Rhode Island, 2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chamber | Seats | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Democratic | Republican | Total[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Incs. | Uncont. | % | Incs. | Uncont. | % | Incs. | Uncont. | % | ||||||||||||||||
| House | 75 | 60 | 39 | 65.0% | 6 | 2 | 33.3% | 66 | 41 | 62.1% | ||||||||||||||
| Senate | 38 | 32 | 19 | 59.4% | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | 36 | 20 | 55.6% | ||||||||||||||
| Total | 113 | 92 | 58 | 63.0% | 9 | 3 | 33.3% | 102 | 61 | 59.8% | ||||||||||||||
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| State legislative incumbents in contested primaries in Rhode Island, 2010-2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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% | ||||||||||||||
| 2014 | 113 | 92 | 58 | 63.0% | 9 | 3 | 33.3% | 102 | 61 | 59.8% | ||||||||||||||
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South Carolina
There were 124 seats up for election in South Carolina. A total of 112 incumbents advanced to the general election: 41 Democrats and 71 Republicans. Of that total, 83 incumbents—28 Democrats and 55 Republicans—had no general election challengers, representing 74.1% of incumbents on the general election ballot.
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| State legislative incumbents with no general election challengers in South Carolina, 2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Chamber | Seats | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Democratic | Republican | Total[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Incs. | Uncont. | % | Incs. | Uncont. | % | Incs. | Uncont. | % | ||||||||||||||||
| House | 124 | 41 | 28 | 68.3% | 71 | 55 | 77.5% | 112 | 83 | 74.1% | ||||||||||||||
| Senate | Did not hold elections | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | 124 | 41 | 28 | 68.3% | 71 | 55 | 77.5% | 112 | 83 | 74.1% | ||||||||||||||
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| State legislative incumbents in contested primaries in South Carolina, 2010-2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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% | ||||||||||||||
| 2014 | 124 | 41 | 28 | 68.3% | 71 | 55 | 77.5% | 112 | 83 | 74.1% | ||||||||||||||
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South Dakota
There were 105 seats up for election in South Dakota. A total of 74 incumbents advanced to the general election: 16 Democrats and 58 Republicans. Of that total, 30 incumbents—seven Democrats and 23 Republicans—had no general election challengers, representing 40.5% of incumbents on the general election ballot.
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| State legislative incumbents with no general election challengers in South Dakota, 2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chamber | Seats | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Democratic | Republican | Total[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Incs. | Uncont. | % | Incs. | Uncont. | % | Incs. | Uncont. | % | ||||||||||||||||
| House | 70 | 11 | 3 | 27.3% | 37 | 12 | 32.4% | 48 | 15 | 31.3% | ||||||||||||||
| Senate | 35 | 5 | 4 | 80.0% | 21 | 11 | 52.4% | 26 | 15 | 57.7% | ||||||||||||||
| Total | 105 | 16 | 7 | 43.8% | 58 | 23 | 39.7% | 74 | 30 | 40.5% | ||||||||||||||
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| State legislative incumbents in contested primaries in South Dakota, 2010-2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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% | ||||||||||||||
| 2014 | 105 | 16 | 7 | 43.8% | 58 | 23 | 39.7% | 74 | 30 | 40.5% | ||||||||||||||
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Tennessee
There were 116 seats up for election in Tennessee. A total of 96 incumbents advanced to the general election: 27 Democrats and 69 Republicans. Of that total, 57 incumbents—13 Democrats and 44 Republicans—had no general election challengers, representing 59.4% of incumbents on the general election ballot.
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| State legislative incumbents with no general election challengers in Tennessee, 2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chamber | Seats | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Democratic | Republican | Total[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Incs. | Uncont. | % | Incs. | Uncont. | % | Incs. | Uncont. | % | ||||||||||||||||
| House | 99 | 25 | 12 | 48.0% | 60 | 36 | 60.0% | 85 | 48 | 56.5% | ||||||||||||||
| Senate | 17 | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | 9 | 8 | 88.9% | 11 | 9 | 81.8% | ||||||||||||||
| Total | 116 | 27 | 13 | 48.1% | 69 | 44 | 63.8% | 96 | 57 | 59.4% | ||||||||||||||
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| State legislative incumbents in contested primaries in Tennessee, 2010-2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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% | ||||||||||||||
| 2014 | 116 | 27 | 13 | 48.1% | 69 | 44 | 63.8% | 96 | 57 | 59.4% | ||||||||||||||
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Texas
There were 165 seats up for election in Texas. A total of 138 incumbents advanced to the general election: 55 Democrats and 83 Republicans. Of that total, 30 incumbents—30 Democrats and no Republicans—had no general election challengers, representing 21.7% of incumbents on the general election ballot.
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| State legislative incumbents with no general election challengers in Texas, 2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chamber | Seats | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Democratic | Republican | Total[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Incs. | Uncont. | % | Incs. | Uncont. | % | Incs. | Uncont. | % | ||||||||||||||||
| House | 150 | 52 | 30 | 57.7% | 76 | 0.0% | 128 | 30 | 23.4% | |||||||||||||||
| Senate | 15 | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | 7 | 0 | 0.0% | 10 | 0 | 0.0% | ||||||||||||||
| Total | 165 | 55 | 30 | 54.5% | 83 | 0 | 0.0% | 138 | 30 | 21.7% | ||||||||||||||
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| State legislative incumbents in contested primaries in Texas, 2010-2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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% | ||||||||||||||
| 2014 | 165 | 55 | 30 | 54.5% | 83 | 0 | 0.0% | 138 | 30 | 21.7% | ||||||||||||||
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Utah
There were 89 seats up for election in Utah. A total of 74 incumbents advanced to the general election: 13 Democrats and 61 Republicans. Of that total, 17 incumbents—four Democrats and 13 Republicans—had no general election challengers, representing 23.0% of incumbents on the general election ballot.
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| State legislative incumbents with no general election challengers in Utah, 2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Chamber | Seats | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Democratic | Republican | Total[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Incs. | Uncont. | % | Incs. | Uncont. | % | Incs. | Uncont. | % | ||||||||||||||||
| House | 75 | 10 | 2 | 20.0% | 52 | 12 | 23.1% | 62 | 14 | 22.6% | ||||||||||||||
| Senate | 14 | 3 | 2 | 66.7% | 9 | 1 | 11.1% | 12 | 3 | 25.0% | ||||||||||||||
| Total | 89 | 13 | 4 | 30.8% | 61 | 13 | 21.3% | 74 | 17 | 23.0% | ||||||||||||||
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| State legislative incumbents in contested primaries in Utah, 2010-2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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% | ||||||||||||||
| 2014 | 89 | 13 | 4 | 30.8% | 61 | 13 | 21.3% | 74 | 17 | 23.0% | ||||||||||||||
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Vermont
There were 180 seats up for election in Vermont. A total of 152 incumbents advanced to the general election: 105 Democrats, 44 Republicans, and three minor party or independent incumbents. Of that total, 61 incumbents—41 Democrats, 19 Republicans, and one minor party or independent incumbent—had no general election challengers, representing 40.1% of incumbents on the general election ballot.
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| State legislative incumbents with no general election challengers in Vermont, 2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Chamber | 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% | ||||||||||||||
| 2014 | 89 | 13 | 4 | 30.8% | 61 | 13 | 21.3% | 74 | 17 | 23.0% | ||||||||||||||
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| State legislative incumbents in contested primaries in Vermont, 2010-2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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[3] | 45.2% | ||||||||||||||
| 2014 | 180 | 105 | 41 | 39.0% | 44 | 19 | 43.2% | 152 | 61[4] | 40.1% | ||||||||||||||
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Washington
There were 123 seats up for election in Washington. A total of 110 incumbents advanced to the general election: 63 Democrats and 47 Republicans. Of that total, 20 incumbents—10 Democrats and 10 Republicans—had no general election challengers, representing 18.2% of incumbents on the general election ballot.
In 2014
Statistics from 2014 are shown below. Hover over column headings to learn more about their contents.
| State legislative incumbents with no general election challengers in Washington, 2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Chamber | Seats | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Democratic | Republican | Total[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Incs. | Uncont. | % | Incs. | Uncont. | % | Incs. | Uncont. | % | ||||||||||||||||
| House | 98 | 52 | 8 | 15.4% | 37 | 10 | 27.0% | 89 | 18 | 20.2% | ||||||||||||||
| Senate | 25 | 11 | 2 | 18.2% | 10 | 0 | 0.0% | 21 | 2 | 9.5% | ||||||||||||||
| Total | 123 | 63 | 10 | 15.9% | 47 | 10 | 21.3% | 110 | 20 | 18.2% | ||||||||||||||
2010-2014
Historical statistics are shown below. Hover over column headings to learn more about their contents.
| State legislative incumbents in contested primaries in Washington, 2010-2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Year | Seats | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Democratic | Republican | Total[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Incs. | Uncont. | % | Incs. | Uncont. | % | Incs. | Uncont. | % | ||||||||||||||||
| 2010 | 123 | 64 | 7 | 10.9% | 38 | 16 | 42.1% | 102 | 23 | 22.5% | ||||||||||||||
| 2012 | 124 | 53 | 11 | 20.8% | 44 | 17 | 38.6% | 97 | 28 | 28.9% | ||||||||||||||
| 2014 | 123 | 63 | 10 | 15.9% | 47 | 10 | 21.3% | 110 | 20 | 18.2% | ||||||||||||||
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West Virginia
There were 117 seats up for election in West Virginia. A total of 98 incumbents advanced to the general election: 54 Democrats and 44 Republicans. Of that total, 11 incumbents—one Democrat and 10 Republicans—had no general election challengers, representing 11.2% of incumbents on the general election ballot.
In 2014
Statistics from 2014 are shown below. Hover over column headings to learn more about their contents.
| State legislative incumbents with no general election challengers in West Virginia, 2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Chamber | Seats | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Democratic | Republican | Total[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Incs. | Uncont. | % | Incs. | Uncont. | % | Incs. | Uncont. | % | ||||||||||||||||
| House | 100 | 43 | 1 | 2.3% | 41 | 9 | 22.0% | 84 | 10 | 11.9% | ||||||||||||||
| Senate | 17 | 11 | 0 | 0.0% | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | 14 | 1 | 7.1% | ||||||||||||||
| Total | 117 | 54 | 1 | 1.9% | 44 | 10 | 22.7% | 98 | 11 | 11.2% | ||||||||||||||
2010-2014
Historical statistics are shown below. Hover over column headings to learn more about their contents.
| State legislative incumbents in contested primaries in West Virginia, 2010-2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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% | ||||||||||||||
| 2014 | 117 | 54 | 1 | 1.9% | 44 | 10 | 22.7% | 98 | 11 | 11.2% | ||||||||||||||
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Wisconsin
There were 116 seats up for election in Wisconsin. A total of 87 incumbents advanced to the general election: 36 Democrats and 51 Republicans. Of that total, 42 incumbents—19 Democrats and 23 Republicans—had no general election challengers, representing 48.3% of incumbents on the general election ballot.
In 2014
Statistics from 2014 are shown below. Hover over column headings to learn more about their contents.
| State legislative incumbents with no general election challengers in Wisconsin, 2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Chamber | Seats | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Democratic | Republican | Total[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Incs. | Uncont. | % | Incs. | Uncont. | % | Incs. | Uncont. | % | ||||||||||||||||
| House | 99 | 32 | 17 | 53.1% | 45 | 23 | 51.1% | 77 | 40 | 51.9% | ||||||||||||||
| Senate | 17 | 4 | 2 | 50.0% | 6 | 0 | 0.0% | 10 | 2 | 20.0% | ||||||||||||||
| Total | 116 | 36 | 19 | 52.8% | 51 | 23 | 45.1% | 87 | 42 | 48.3% | ||||||||||||||
2010-2014
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| State legislative incumbents in contested primaries in Wisconsin, 2010-2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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% | ||||||||||||||
| 2014 | 116 | 36 | 19 | 52.8% | 51 | 23 | 45.1% | 87 | 42 | 48.3% | ||||||||||||||
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Wyoming
There were 75 seats up for election in Wyoming. A total of 60 incumbents advanced to the general election: nine Democrats and 51 Republicans. Of that total, 41 incumbents—five Democrats and 36 Republicans—had no general election challengers, representing 68.3% of incumbents on the general election ballot.
In 2014
Statistics from 2014 are shown below. Hover over column headings to learn more about their contents.
| State legislative incumbents with no general election challengers in Wyoming, 2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Chamber | Seats | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Democratic | Republican | Total[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Incs. | Uncont. | % | Incs. | Uncont. | % | Incs. | Uncont. | % | ||||||||||||||||
| House | 60 | 7 | 3 | 42.9% | 40 | 28 | 70.0% | 47 | 31 | 66.0% | ||||||||||||||
| Senate | 15 | 2 | 2 | 100.0% | 11 | 8 | 72.7% | 13 | 10 | 76.9% | ||||||||||||||
| Total | 75 | 9 | 5 | 55.6% | 51 | 36 | 70.6% | 60 | 41 | 68.3% | ||||||||||||||
2010-2014
Historical statistics are shown below. Hover over column headings to learn more about their contents.
| State legislative incumbents in contested primaries in Wyoming, 2010-2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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% | ||||||||||||||
| 2014 | 75 | 9 | 5 | 55.6% | 51 | 36 | 70.6% | 60 | 41 | 68.3% | ||||||||||||||
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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
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, 2014
- Impact of term limits on state legislative elections in 2014
- Open seats in state legislative elections, 2014
- Contested state legislative primaries, 2014
- Major party competition in state legislative elections, 2014
- State legislative incumbents in contested primaries, 2014
- Incumbents defeated in state legislative elections, 2014
Footnotes
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- ↑ One minor party or independent candidate also had no general election challenger.
- ↑ Two minor party or independent candidates also had no general election challengers.
- ↑ One minor party or independent candidate also had no general election challenger.