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.

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Larry Kaplow

Larry Kaplow edits the work of NPR's correspondents in the Middle East and helps direct coverage about the region. That has included NPR's work on the Syrian civil war, the Trump administration's reduction in refugee admissions, the Iran nuclear deal, the US-backed fight against ISIS in Syria and Iraq, and the conflict between the Israelis and Palestinians.

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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.