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State legislative elections results analysis, 2011
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This page will be populated with state legislative elections, 2011 analysis as the data is compiled.
It is current as of Saturday, May 26, 2012
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Total Incumbents defeated
The following is the breakdown of incumbents who were defeated.
| Incumbents defeated in 2011 legislative elections | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Senate | House | Total |
| Democratic | 5 | 9 | 14 |
| Republican | 0 | 6 | 6 |
| TOTALS | 5 | 15 | 20 |
For an individual breakdown of legislators in this category, click here
Total new legislators elected
The following is the breakdown of new legislators.
| New Legislators after the 2011 legislative elections | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Senate | House | Total |
| Democratic | 10 | 33 | 43 |
| Republican | 27 | 65 | 92 |
| TOTALS | 37 | 98 | 135 |
For an individual breakdown of legislators in this category, click here
Winners of open seats
The following is the breakdown of open seat winners.
| Open Seat Winners in 2011 legislative elections | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Senate | House | Total |
| Democratic | 10 | 22 | 32 |
| Republican | 23 | 49 | 72 |
| TOTALS | 33 | 71 | 104 |
For an individual breakdown of legislators in this category, click here
