State lawmakers hold significant power over consequential issues like abortion and voting rights, especially as Congress remains gridlocked, allowing states to decide many policies.
Political polarization has intensified the influence of state legislatures, with Republicans currently holding 55% of the 7,386 legislative seats, dominating 57 of 99 chambers.
Voter attention has shifted towards national narratives, yet state legislatures are critical battlegrounds as political parties spend millions trying to sway legislative elections.
Many states, including Kansas and North Carolina, are experiencing tight races where Democrats are hoping to reclaim power and challenge Republican supermajorities.
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