Which parties control which states? A closer look at races for state legislatures

By Acacia Squires,

Larry Kaplow, Ryland Barton

Published November 5, 2024 at 8:25 AM EST

State legislatures don't get as much attention as Congress, but they make the laws that run our lives.

NPR's States team covers the impact these state-level lawmakers have year-round and has pulled together some key races to watch going into the 2024 election.

Here's what they found.

Elections

Acacia Squires

Larry Kaplow

Larry Kaplow is a senior editor for the States Team on NPR's National Desk, which covers state governments across the country.

Ryland Barton

Ryland Barton is a senior editor for the States Team on NPR’s National Desk. Based in Louisville, he works with reporters across the country covering state government policy and politics.

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