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Democrats Chase Statehouse Seats While Washington Keeps Hogging the Microphone
· New York time
Democrats are trying to weaken the Republican lead in state legislatures ahead of the midterms. Republicans control 10 more state legislatures than Democrats, a gap that matters because state lawmakers make many laws on taxes, abortion, crime and schools. Those decisions can shape daily life even when national races dominate campaign coverage. Winning legislative control requires attention to individual districts, not just a persuasive national slogan. Washington may get the biggest stage, but statehouses keep a substantial share of the actual paperwork.
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