2000 United States state legislative elections

For related races, see 2000 United States elections.

2000 United States state legislative elections

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86 legislative chambers in 44 states
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Party  | Republican | Democratic | Coalition
Chambers before  | 48[a][b] | 49  | 0
Chambers after  | 50 | 46[a][c] | 1 [d]
Overall change  |  2  |  3  |  1

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Map of upper house elections:
Democrats gained control Democrats retained control
Republicans gained control Republicans retained control
Coalition gained control
Split body formed
Non-partisan legislature
No regularly-scheduled elections

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Map of lower house elections:
Democrats retained control
Republicans gained control Republicans retained control
Split body maintained
Non-partisan legislature
No regularly-scheduled elections

Elections to state legislatures were held on November 7, 2000, simultaneously with the 2000 United States presidential election. Elections were held for 86 legislative chambers in 44 states, simultaneous to those states' gubernatorial elections.[1] Election occurred in both chambers of each state's legislature, except for Alabama, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, New Jersey, and Virginia. Michigan held elections for the lower house. Six territorial chambers in four territories and the District of Columbia were up as well. These elections determined the redistricting process after the 2000 census.

Democrats won control of the Colorado Senate for the first time since 1963. Republicans won control of the Missouri Senate for the first time since 1949, the New Hampshire Senate (which was previously tied), the South Carolina Senate for the first time since 1879 (which also meant they controlled both chambers of the state legislature for the first time since 1877), and the Vermont House of Representatives. Additionally, a coalition government replaced the Republican-controlled Arizona Senate,[2] and the Democratic-controlled Maine Senate became tied.[3]

## Summary table

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Regularly scheduled elections were held in 86 of the 99 state legislative chambers in the United States. Nationwide, regularly scheduled elections were held for 6,015 of the 7,383 legislative seats. Many legislative chambers held elections for all seats, but some legislative chambers that use staggered elections held elections for only a portion of the total seats in the chamber.[4] The chambers not up for election either hold regularly scheduled elections in odd-numbered years, or have four-year terms and hold all regularly scheduled elections in presidential midterm election years.

Note that this table only covers regularly scheduled elections; additional special elections took place concurrently with these regularly scheduled elections.

State  | Upper House[4] | Lower House[4]

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Seats up  | Total  | % up  | Term  | Seats up  | Total  | % up  | Term
Alaska | 19  | 20  | 95  | 4  | 40  | 40  | 100  | 2
Arizona | 30  | 30  | 100  | 2  | 60  | 60  | 100  | 2
Arkansas | 35  | 35  | 100  | 2/4[e] | 100  | 100  | 100  | 2
California | 20  | 40  | 50  | 4  | 80  | 80  | 100  | 2
Colorado | 18  | 35  | 51  | 4  | 65  | 65  | 100  | 2
Connecticut | 36  | 36  | 100  | 2  | 151  | 151  | 100  | 2
Delaware | 21  | 21  | 100  | 2/4[e] | 41  | 41  | 100  | 2
Florida | 40  | 40  | 100  | 2/4[e] | 120  | 120  | 100  | 2
Georgia | 56  | 56  | 100  | 2  | 180  | 180  | 100  | 2
Hawaii | 25  | 25  | 100  | 2/4[e] | 51  | 51  | 100  | 2
Idaho | 35  | 35  | 100  | 2  | 70  | 70  | 100  | 2
Illinois | 59  | 59  | 100  | 2/4[e] | 118  | 118  | 100  | 2
Indiana | 25  | 50  | 50  | 4  | 100  | 100  | 100  | 2
Iowa | 25  | 50  | 50  | 4  | 100  | 100  | 100  | 2
Kansas | 40  | 40  | 100  | 4  | 125  | 125  | 100  | 2
Kentucky | 19  | 38  | 50  | 4  | 100  | 100  | 100  | 2
Louisiana | 0  | 39  | 0  | 4  | 0  | 105  | 0  | 4
Maine | 35  | 35  | 100  | 2  | 151  | 151  | 100  | 2
Maryland | 0  | 47  | 0  | 4  | 0  | 141  | 0  | 4
Massachusetts | 40  | 40  | 100  | 2  | 160  | 160  | 100  | 2
Michigan | 0  | 38  | 0  | 4  | 110  | 110  | 100  | 2
Minnesota | 67  | 67  | 100  | 2/4[e] | 134  | 134  | 100  | 2
Mississippi | 0  | 52  | 0  | 4  | 0  | 122  | 0  | 4
Missouri | 17  | 34  | 50  | 4  | 163  | 163  | 100  | 2
Montana | 25  | 50  | 50  | 4  | 100  | 100  | 100  | 2
Nebraska | 25[f] | 49[f] | 51[f] | 4  | N/A (unicameral)
Nevada | 10  | 21  | 48  | 4  | 42  | 42  | 100  | 2
New Hampshire | 24  | 24  | 100  | 2  | 400  | 400  | 100  | 2
New Jersey | 0  | 40  | 0  | 2/4[e] | 0  | 80  | 0  | 2
New Mexico | 42  | 42  | 100  | 4  | 70  | 70  | 100  | 2
New York | 62  | 62  | 100  | 2  | 150  | 150  | 100  | 2
North Carolina | 50  | 50  | 100  | 2  | 120  | 120  | 100  | 2
North Dakota | 23  | 47  | 49  | 4  | 47  | 94  | 50  | 4
Ohio | 16  | 33  | 48  | 4  | 99  | 99  | 100  | 2
Oklahoma | 24  | 48  | 50  | 4  | 101  | 101  | 100  | 2
Oregon | 15  | 30  | 50  | 4  | 60  | 60  | 100  | 2
Pennsylvania | 25  | 50  | 50  | 4  | 203  | 203  | 100  | 2
Rhode Island | 38  | 38  | 100  | 2  | 75  | 75  | 100  | 2
South Carolina | 46  | 46  | 100  | 4  | 124  | 124  | 100  | 2
South Dakota | 35  | 35  | 100  | 2  | 70  | 70  | 100  | 2
Tennessee | 16  | 33  | 48  | 4  | 99  | 99  | 100  | 2
Texas | 16  | 31  | 52  | 2/4[e] | 150  | 150  | 100  | 2
Utah | 15  | 29  | 52  | 4  | 75  | 75  | 100  | 2
Vermont | 30  | 30  | 100  | 2  | 150  | 150  | 100  | 2
Virginia | 0  | 40  | 0  | 4  | 0  | 100  | 0  | 2
Washington | 25  | 49  | 51  | 4  | 98  | 98  | 100  | 2
West Virginia | 17  | 34  | 50  | 4  | 100  | 100  | 100  | 2
Wisconsin | 16  | 33  | 48  | 4  | 99  | 99  | 100  | 2
Wyoming | 15  | 30  | 50  | 4  | 60  | 60  | 100  | 2
Total  | 1280  | 1971  | 65  | N/A  | 4595  | 5411  | 85  | N/A

## State summaries

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### Alaska

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Main articles: 2000 Alaska Senate election and 2000 Alaska House of Representatives election

All of the seats of the Alaska House of Representatives and half of the Alaska Senate were up for election. Republicans maintained control of both chambers.

Alaska Senate  Party  | Before  | After  | Change

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| Republican | 15  | 14  |  1
| Democratic | 5  | 6  |  1
Total | 20 | 20 |

Alaska House of Representatives  Party  | Before  | After  | Change

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| Republican | 26  | 27  |  1
| Democratic | 14  | 13  |  1
Total | 40 | 40 |

### Arizona

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Main articles: 2000 Arizona Senate election and 2000 Arizona House of Representatives election

All of the seats of the Arizona Legislature were up for election. Republicans maintained control of the House of Representatives and the Senate was replaced by a Republican-led coalition.

Arizona Senate  Party  | Before  | After  | Change

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| Republican | 16  | 12  |  1

| Democratic | 14  | 15  |  1
Total | 30 | 30 |
Arizona House of Representatives  Party  | Before  | After  | Change

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| Republican | 40  | 36  |  4
| Democratic | 20  | 24  |  4
Total | 60 | 60 |

### Arkansas

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Main articles: 2000 Arkansas State Senate election and 2000 Arkansas House of Representatives election

All of the seats of the Arkansas House of Representatives and half of the Arkansas Senate were up for election. Democrats maintained control of both state legislative chambers.

Arkansas Senate  Party  | Before  | After  | Change

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| Democratic | 30  | 27  |  3
| Republican | 5  | 8  |  3
Total | 35 | 35 |
Arkansas House of Representatives  Party  | Before  | After  | Change

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| Democratic | 76  | 72  |  4
| Republican | 24  | 28  |  4
Total | 100 | 100 |

### California

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Main articles: 2000 California State Senate election and 2000 California State Assembly election

All of the seats of the California House of Representatives and half of the California Senate were up for election. Democrats maintained control of both state legislative chambers.

California State Senate  Party  | Before  | After  | Change

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| Democratic | 25  | 26  |  1
| Republican | 15  | 14  |  1
Total | 40 | 40 |
California State Assembly  Party  | Before  | After  | Change

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| Democratic | 47  | 50  |  3
| Republican | 32  | 30  |  2
Total | 80 | 80 |

### Colorado

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Main articles: 2000 Colorado Senate election and 2000 Colorado House of Representatives election

All of the seats of the Colorado House of Representatives and half of the Colorado Senate were up for election. Republicans held control of the House of Representatives, while Democrats won control of the Senate.

Colorado Senate  Party  | Before  | After  | Change

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| Republican | 21  | 17  |  4
| Democratic | 14  | 18  |  4
Total | 35 | 35 |
Colorado House of Representatives  Party  | Before  | After  | Change

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| Republican | 39  | 38  |  1
| Democratic | 26  | 27  |  1
Total | 65 | 65 |

### Connecticut

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Main articles: 2000 Connecticut State Senate election and 2000 Connecticut House of Representatives election

All of the seats of the Connecticut Legislature were up for election. Democrats maintained control of both state legislative chambers.

Connecticut State Senate  Party  | Before  | After  | Change

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| Democratic | 19  | 21  |  2
| Republican | 17  | 15  |  2
Total | 36 | 36 |
Connecticut House of Representatives  Party  | Before  | After  | Change

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| Democratic | 96  | 100  |  4
| Republican | 55  | 51  |  4
Total | 151 | 151 |

### Delaware

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Main articles: 2000 Delaware Senate election and 2000 Delaware House of Representatives election

All of the seats of the Delaware House of Representatives and half of the Delaware Senate were up for election. Democrats maintained control of the Senate while Republicans maintained control of the House.

Delaware Senate  Party  | Before  | After  | Change

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| Democratic | 13  | 13  |
| Republican | 8  | 8  |
Total | 21 | 21 |
Delaware House of Representatives  Party  | Before  | After  | Change

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| Republican | 26  | 26  |
| Democratic | 15  | 15  |
Total | 41 | 41 |

### Florida

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Main articles: 2000 Florida Senate election and 2000 Florida House of Representatives election

All of the seats of the Florida House of Representatives and half of the Florida Senate were up for election. Republicans maintained control of both state legislative chambers.

Florida Senate  Party  | Before  | After  | Change

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| Republican | 25  | 25  |
| Democratic | 15  | 15  |
Total | 40 | 40 |
Florida House of Representatives  Party  | Before  | After  | Change

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| Republican | 75  | 77  |  2
| Democratic | 45  | 43  |  2
Total | 120 | 120 |

### Georgia

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Main articles: 2000 Georgia State Senate election and 2000 Georgia House of Representatives election

All of the seats of the Georgia Legislature were up for election. Democrats maintained control of both chambers.

Georgia State Senate  Party  | Before  | After  | Change

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| Democratic | 34  | 32  |  2
| Republican | 22  | 24  |  2
Total | 56 | 56 |
Georgia House of Representatives  Party  | Before  | After  | Change

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| Democratic | 102  | 105  |  3
| Republican | 78  | 74  |  4
| Independent | 0  | 1  |  1
Total | 180 | 180 |

### Hawaii

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Main articles: 2000 Hawaii Senate election and 2000 Hawaii House of Representatives election

All of the seats of the Hawaii House of Representatives and half of the Hawaii Senate were up for election. Democrats maintained control of both state legislative chambers.

Hawaii Senate  Party  | Before  | After  | Change

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| Democratic | 23  | 22  |  1
| Republican | 2  | 3  |  1
Total | 25 | 25 |
Hawaii House of Representatives  Party  | Before  | After  | Change

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| Democratic | 39  | 32  |  7
| Republican | 12  | 19  |  7
Total | 51 | 51 |

### Idaho

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Main articles: 2000 Idaho Senate election and 2000 Idaho House of Representatives election

All of the seats of the Idaho Legislature were up for election. Republicans maintained control of both state legislative chambers.

Idaho Senate  Party  | Before  | After  | Change

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| Republican | 31  | 32  |  1
| Democratic | 4  | 3  |  1
Total | 35 | 35 |
Idaho House of Representatives  Party  | Before  | After  | Change

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| Republican | 58  | 61  |  3
| Democratic | 12  | 9  |  3
Total | 70 | 70 |

### Illinois

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Main articles: 2000 Illinois Senate election and 2000 Illinois House of Representatives election

All of the seats of the Illinois House of Representatives and 2/3rds of the Illinois Senate were up for election. Democrats maintained control of the House of Representatives and Republicans maintained control of the Senate.

Illinois Senate  Party  | Before  | After  | Change

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| Republican | 32  | 32  |
| Democratic | 27  | 27  |
Total | 59 | 59 |
Illinois House of Representatives  Party  | Before  | After  | Change

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| Democratic | 62  | 62  |
| Republican | 56  | 56  |
Total | 118 | 118 |

### Indiana

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Main articles: 2000 Indiana State Senate election and 2000 Indiana House of Representatives election

All of the seats of the Indiana House of Representatives and half of the Indiana Senate were up for election. Republicans maintained control of the Senate and Democrats maintained control of the House of Representatives.

Indiana Senate  Party  | Before  | After  | Change

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| Republican | 31  | 32  |  1
| Democratic | 19  | 18  |  1
Total | 50 | 50 |
Indiana House of Representatives  Party  | Before  | After  | Change

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| Democratic | 53  | 53  |
| Republican | 47  | 47  |
Total | 100 | 100 |

### Iowa

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Main articles: 2000 Iowa Senate election and 2000 Iowa House of Representatives election

All of the seats of the Iowa House of Representatives and half of the Iowa Senate were up for election. Republicans maintained control of both chambers.

Iowa Senate  Party  | Before  | After  | Change

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| Republican | 30  | 30  |
| Democratic | 20  | 20  |
Total | 50 | 50 |
Iowa House of Representatives  Party  | Before  | After  | Change

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| Republican | 56  | 56  |
| Democratic | 44  | 44  |
Total | 100 | 100 |

### Kansas

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Main articles: 2000 Kansas Senate election and 2000 Kansas House of Representatives election

All of the seats of the Kansas Senate and Kansas House of Representatives were up for election. Republicans maintained control of both chambers.

Kansas Senate  Party  | Before  | After  | Change

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| Republican | 27  | 30  |  3
| Democratic | 13  | 10  |  3
Total | 40 | 40 |
Kansas House of Representatives  Party  | Before  | After  | Change

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| Republican | 77  | 79  |  2
| Democratic | 48  | 46  |  2
Total | 125 | 125 |

### Kentucky

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Main articles: 2000 Kentucky Senate election and 2000 Kentucky House of Representatives election

All of the seats of the Kentucky House of Representatives and half of the Kentucky Senate were up for election. Republicans maintained control of the Senate and Democrats maintained control of the House of Representatives.

Kentucky Senate  Party  | Before  | After  | Change

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| Republican | 20  | 20  |
| Democratic | 18  | 18  |
Total | 38 | 38 |
Kentucky House of Representatives  Party  | Before  | After  | Change

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| Democratic | 66  | 64  |  2
| Republican | 34  | 36  |  2
Total | 100 | 100 |

### Maine

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Main articles: 2000 Maine State Senate election and 2000 Maine House of Representatives election

All of the seats of the Maine Legislature were up for election. Democrats maintained control of the House of Representatives, while the Senate became tied.

Maine Senate  Party  | Before  | After  | Change

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| Democratic | 20  | 17  |  3
| Republican | 14  | 17  |  3
| Independent | 1  | 1  |
Total | 35 | 35 |
Maine House of Representatives  Party  | Before  | After  | Change

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| Democratic | 79  | 88  |  9
| Republican | 71  | 62  |  9
| Independent | 1  | 1  |
Total | 151 | 151 |

### Massachusetts

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Main articles: 2000 Massachusetts Senate election and 2000 Massachusetts House of Representatives election

All of the seats of the Massachusetts Legislature were up for election. Democrats maintained control of both state legislative chambers.

Massachusetts Senate  Party  | Before  | After  | Change

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| Democratic | 33  | 34  |  1
| Republican | 7  | 6  |  1
Total | 40 | 40 |
Massachusetts House of Representatives  Party  | Before  | After  | Change

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| Democratic | 131  | 137  |  6
| Republican | 28  | 23  |  5
| Independent | 1  | 0  |  1
Total | 160 | 160 |

### Michigan

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Main article: 2000 Michigan House of Representatives election

All of the seats of the Michigan House of Representatives were up for election. Republicans maintained control of the House.

Michigan House of Representatives  Party  | Before  | After  | Change

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| Republican | 58  | 59  |  1
| Democratic | 52  | 51  |  1
Total | 110 | 110 |

### Minnesota

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Main articles: 2000 Minnesota Senate election and 2000 Minnesota House of Representatives election

All of the seats of the Minnesota House of Representatives and Minnesota Senate were up. Republicans maintained control of the House and Democrats maintained control of the Senate.

Minnesota House of Representatives  Party  | Before  | After  | Change

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| Democratic (DFL) | 41  | 39  |  2
| Republican | 25  | 27  |  2
| Independent | 1  | 1  |
Total | 67 | 67 |
Minnesota House of Representatives  Party  | Before  | After  | Change

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| Republican | 70  | 69  |  1
| Democratic (DFL) | 63  | 65  |  2
| Independence | 1  | 0  |  1
Total | 134 | 134 |

### Missouri

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Main articles: 2000 Missouri State Senate election and 2000 Missouri House of Representatives election

All of the seats of the Missouri House of Representatives and half of the Missouri Senate were up for election. Republicans won control of the Senate, and Democrats maintained control of the House of Representatives.

Missouri Senate  Party  | Before  | After  | Change

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| Republican | 16  | 18  |  2
| Democratic | 18  | 16  |  2
Total | 34 | 34 |
Missouri House of Representatives  Party  | Before  | After  | Change

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| Democratic | 85  | 87  |  2
| Republican | 78  | 76  |  2
Total | 163 | 163 |

### Montana

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Main articles: 2000 Montana Senate election and 2000 Montana House of Representatives election

All of the seats of the Montana House of Representatives and half of the Montana Senate were up for election. Republicans held control of both chambers.

Montana Senate  Party  | Before  | After  | Change

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| Republican | 32  | 31  |  1
| Democratic | 18  | 19  |  1
Total | 50 | 50 |
Montana House of Representatives  Party  | Before  | After  | Change

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| Republican | 59  | 58  |  1
| Democratic | 41  | 42  |  1
Total | 100 | 100 |

### Nebraska

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Main article: 2000 Nebraska State Legislature election

Nebraska is the only U.S. state with a unicameral legislature; half of the seats of the Nebraska Legislature were up for election. Nebraska is also unique in that its legislature is officially non-partisan and holds non-partisan elections, although the Democratic and Republican parties each endorse legislative candidates. Republicans maintained control.

Nebraska Legislature  Party  | Before  | After  | Change

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| Republican | 29  | 31  |  2
| Democratic | 18  | 16  |  2
| Independent | 2  | 2  |
Total | 49 | 49 |

### Nevada

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Main articles: 2000 Nevada State Senate election and 2000 Nevada Assembly election

All of the seats of the Nevada House of Representatives and half of the Nevada Senate were up for election. Democrats maintained control of the House, while Republicans maintained control of the Senate.

Nevada Senate  Party  | Before  | After  | Change

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| Republican | 12  | 12  |
| Democratic | 9  | 9  |
Total | 21 | 21 |
Nevada Assembly  Party  | Before  | After  | Change

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| Democratic | 28  | 27  |  1
| Republican | 14  | 15  |  1
Total | 42 | 42 |

### New Hampshire

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Main articles: 2000 New Hampshire Senate election and 2000 New Hampshire House of Representatives election

All of the seats of the New Hampshire House of Representatives and the New Hampshire Senate were up for election. Republicans maintained control of the House of Representatives, and flipped control of the Senate from a tie.

New Hampshire Senate  Party  | Before  | After  | Change

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| Republican | 12  | 13  |  1
| Democratic | 12  | 11  |  1
Total | 24 | 24 |
New Hampshire House of Representatives  Party  | Before  | After  | Change

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| Republican | 245  | 256  |  11
| Democratic | 155  | 144  |  11
Total | 400 | 400 |

### New Mexico

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Main articles: 2000 New Mexico Senate election and 2000 New Mexico House of Representatives election

All of the seats of the New Mexico Legislature were up for election; Democrats maintained control of both chambers.

New Mexico Senate  Party  | Before  | After  | Change

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| Democratic | 25  | 24  |  1
| Republican | 17  | 18  |  1
Total | 42 | 42 |
New Mexico House of Representatives  Party  | Before  | After  | Change

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| Democratic | 40  | 42  |  2
| Republican | 30  | 28  |  2
Total | 70 | 70 |

### New York

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Main articles: 2000 New York State Senate election and 2000 New York State Assembly election

All of the seats of the New York Legislature were up for election. Republicans maintained control of the Senate, while Democrats maintained control of the Assembly.

New York State Senate  Party  | Before  | After  | Change

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| Republican | 35  | 36  |  1
| Democratic | 26  | 25  |  1
Total | 61 | 61 |
New York State Assembly  Party  | Before  | After  | Change

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| Democratic | 98  | 98  |
| Republican | 52  | 52  |
Total | 150 | 150 |

### North Carolina

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Main articles: 2000 North Carolina Senate election and 2000 North Carolina House of Representatives election

All of the seats of the North Carolina House of Representatives and half of the North Carolina Senate were up for election. Democrats maintained control of both chambers.

North Carolina Senate  Party  | Before  | After  | Change

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| Democratic | 35  | 35  |
| Republican | 15  | 15  |
Total | 50 | 50 |
North Carolina House of Representatives  Party  | Before  | After  | Change

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| Democratic | 66  | 62  |  4
| Republican | 54  | 58  |  4
Total | 120 | 120 |

### North Dakota

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Main articles: 2000 North Dakota Senate election and 2000 North Dakota House of Representatives election

All of the seats of the North Dakota House of Representatives and half of the North Dakota Senate were up for election. Republicans maintained control of both state legislative chambers.

North Dakota Senate  Party  | Before  | After  | Change

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| Republican | 31  | 32  |  1
| Democratic-NPL | 18  | 17  |  1
Total | 49 | 49 |
North Dakota House of Representatives  Party  | Before  | After  | Change

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| Republican | 64  | 69  |  5
| Democratic-NPL | 34  | 29  |  5
Total | 98 | 98 |

### Ohio

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Main articles: 2000 Ohio Senate election and 2000 Ohio House of Representatives election

All of the seats of the Ohio House of Representatives and half of the Ohio Senate were up for election. Republicans maintained control of both chambers.

Ohio Senate  Party  | Before  | After  | Change

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| Republican | 21  | 21  |
| Democratic | 12  | 12  |
Total | 33 | 33 |
Ohio House of Representatives  Party  | Before  | After  | Change

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| Republican | 59  | 60  |  1
| Democratic | 40  | 39  |  1
Total | 99 | 99 |

### Oklahoma

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Main articles: 2000 Oklahoma Senate election and 2000 Oklahoma House of Representatives election

All of the seats of the Oklahoma House of Representatives and half of the Oklahoma Senate were up for election. Democrats maintained control of both chambers.

Oklahoma Senate  Party  | Before  | After  | Change

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| Democratic | 33  | 30  |  3
| Republican | 15  | 18  |  3
Total | 48 | 48 |
Oklahoma House of Representatives  Party  | Before  | After  | Change

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| Democratic | 61  | 53  |  8
| Republican | 40  | 48  |  8
Total | 101 | 101 |

### Oregon

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Main articles: 2000 Oregon State Senate election and 2000 Oregon House of Representatives election

All of the seats of the Oregon House of Representatives and half of the Oregon Senate were up for election. Republicans maintained control of both chambers.

Oregon State Senate  Party  | Before  | After  | Change

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| Republican | 17  | 16  |  1
| Democratic | 13  | 14  |  1
Total | 30 | 30 |
Oregon House of Representatives  Party  | Before  | After  | Change

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| Republican | 34  | 32  |  2
| Democratic | 25  | 27  |  2
| Independent | 1  | 1  |
Total | 60 | 60 |

### Pennsylvania

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Main articles: 2000 Pennsylvania Senate election and 2000 Pennsylvania House of Representatives election

All of the seats of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives and half of the Pennsylvania Senate were up for election. Republicans maintained control of both chambers.

Pennsylvania State Senate  Party  | Before  | After  | Change

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| Republican | 30  | 30  |
| Democratic | 20  | 20  |
Total | 50 | 50 |
Pennsylvania House of Representatives  Party  | Before  | After  | Change

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| Republican | 103  | 104  |  1
| Democratic | 100  | 99  |  1
Total | 203 | 203 |

### Rhode Island

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Main articles: 2000 Rhode Island Senate election and 2000 Rhode Island House of Representatives election

All of the seats of the Rhode Island Legislature were up for election. Democrats maintained control of both state legislative chambers.

Rhode Island Senate  Party  | Before  | After  | Change

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| Democratic | 42  | 44  |  2
| Republican | 8  | 6  |  2
Total | 50 | 50 |
Rhode Island House of Representatives  Party  | Before  | After  | Change

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| Democratic | 86  | 85  |  1
| Republican | 13  | 15  |  2
| Independent | 1  | 0  |  1
Total | 100 | 100 |

### South Carolina

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Main articles: 2000 South Carolina House of Representatives election and 2000 South Carolina State Senate election

All of the seats of the South Carolina Legislature were up for election. Republicans maintained control of the House of Representatives, and won control of the Senate.

South Carolina Senate  Party  | Before  | After  | Change

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| Republican | 21  | 25  |  4
| Democratic | 25  | 21  |  4
Total | 46 | 46 |
South Carolina House of Representatives  Party  | Before  | After  | Change

|
|
|

| Republican | 67  | 71  |  4
| Democratic | 57  | 53  |  4
Total | 124 | 124 |

### South Dakota

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Main articles: 2000 South Dakota Senate election and 2000 South Dakota House of Representatives election

All of the seats of the South Dakota Legislature were up for election. Republicans maintained control of both state legislative chambers.

South Dakota Senate  Party  | Before  | After  | Change

|
|
|

| Republican | 22  | 24  |  2
| Democratic | 13  | 11  |  2
Total | 35 | 35 |
South Dakota House of Representatives  Party  | Before  | After  | Change

|
|
|

| Republican | 52  | 50  |  2
| Democratic | 18  | 20  |  2
Total | 70 | 70 |

### Tennessee

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Main articles: 2000 Tennessee Senate election and 2000 Tennessee House of Representatives election

All of the seats of the Tennessee House of Representatives and half of the Tennessee Senate were up for election. Democrats maintained control of both chambers.

Tennessee Senate  Party  | Before  | After  | Change

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|
|

| Democratic | 18  | 18  |
| Republican | 15  | 15  |
Total | 33 | 33 |
Tennessee House of Representatives  Party  | Before  | After  | Change

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|
|

| Democratic | 59  | 58  |  1
| Republican | 40  | 41  |  1
Total | 99 | 99 |

### Texas

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Main articles: 2000 Texas Senate election and 2000 Texas House of Representatives election

All of the seats of the Texas House of Representatives and half of the Texas Senate were up for election. Republicans maintained control of the Senate, while Democrats maintained control of the House of Representatives.

Texas Senate  Party  | Before  | After  | Change

|
|
|

| Republican | 16  | 16  |
| Democratic | 15  | 15  |
Total | 31 | 31 |
Texas House of Representatives  Party  | Before  | After  | Change

|
|
|

| Democratic | 78  | 78  |
| Republican | 72  | 72  |
Total | 150 | 150 |

### Utah

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Main articles: 2000 Utah Senate election and 2000 Utah House of Representatives election

All of the seats of the Utah House of Representatives and half of the Utah Senate were up for election. Republicans maintained control of both state legislative chambers.

Utah State Senate  Party  | Before  | After  | Change

|
|
|

| Republican | 18  | 20  |  2
| Democratic | 11  | 9  |  2
Total | 29 | 29 |
Utah House of Representatives  Party  | Before  | After  | Change

|
|
|

| Republican | 54  | 51  |  3
| Democratic | 21  | 24  |  3
Total | 75 | 75 |

### Vermont

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Main articles: 2000 Vermont Senate election and 2000 Vermont House of Representatives election

All of the seats of the Vermont Legislature were up for election. Democrats maintained control of the Senate and Republicans won control of the House.

Vermont Senate  Party  | Before  | After  | Change

|
|
|

| Democratic | 17  | 16  |  1
| Republican | 13  | 14  |  1
Total | 30 | 30 |
Vermont House of Representatives  Party  | Before  | After  | Change

|
|
|

| Republican | 66  | 83  |  17
| Democratic | 77  | 62  |  15
| Progressive | 4  | 4  |
| Independent | 3  | 1  |  2
Total | 150 | 150 |

### Washington

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Main articles: 2000 Washington State Senate election and 2000 Washington House of Representatives election

All of the seats of the Washington House of Representatives and half of the Washington Senate were up for election. Democrats maintained control of the Senate, while a split body was maintained in the House.

Washington State Senate  Party  | Before  | After  | Change

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|
|

| Democratic | 26  | 25  |  1
| Republican | 23  | 24  |  1
Total | 49 | 49 |
Washington House of Representatives  Party  | Before  | After  | Change

|
|
|

| Democratic | 49  | 49  |
| Republican | 49  | 49  |
Total | 98 | 98 |

### West Virginia

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Main articles: 2000 West Virginia Senate election and 2000 West Virginia House of Delegates election

All of the seats of the West Virginia House of Delegates and half of the West Virginia Senate were up for election. Democrats maintained control of both state legislative chambers.

West Virginia Senate  Party  | Before  | After  | Change

|
|
|

| Democratic | 29  | 28  |  1
| Republican | 5  | 6  |  1
Total | 34 | 34 |
West Virginia House of Delegates  Party  | Before  | After  | Change

|
|
|

| Democratic | 75  | 75  |
| Republican | 25  | 25  |
Total | 100 | 100 |

### Wisconsin

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Main articles: 2000 Wisconsin Senate election and 2000 Wisconsin State Assembly election

All of the seats of the Wisconsin Assembly and half of the Wisconsin Senate were up for election. Republicans maintained control of the General Assembly and Democrats maintained control of the Senate.

Wisconsin Senate  Party  | Before  | After  | Change

|
|
|

| Democratic | 17  | 18  |  1
| Republican | 16  | 15  |  1
Total | 33 | 33 |
Wisconsin State Assembly  Party  | Before  | After  | Change

|
|
|

| Republican | 55  | 56  |  1
| Democratic | 44  | 43  |  1
Total | 99 | 99 |

### Wyoming

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Main articles: 2000 Wyoming Senate election and 2000 Wyoming House of Representatives election

All of the seats of the Wyoming House of Representatives and half of the Wyoming Senate were up for election. Republicans maintained control of both state legislative chambers.

Wyoming Senate  Party  | Before  | After  | Change

|
|
|

| Republican | 21  | 20  |  1
| Democratic | 9  | 10  |  1
Total | 30 | 30 |
Wyoming House of Representatives  Party  | Before  | After  | Change

|
|
|

| Republican | 43  | 46  |  3
| Democratic | 17  | 14  |  3
Total | 60 | 60 |

## Territorial and federal district summaries

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### American Samoa

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All of the seats of the American Samoa Senate and the American Samoa House of Representatives were up for election. Members of the Senate serve four-year terms, while members of the House of Representatives serve two-year terms. Gubernatorial and legislative elections are conducted on a nonpartisan basis in American Samoa.

### Guam

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All of the seats of the unicameral Legislature of Guam were up for election. All members of the legislature serve a two-year term. Republicans maintained control of the legislature.

Guam Legislature  Party  | Before  | After  | Change

|
|
|

| Republican | 10  | 8  |  2
| Democratic | 5  | 7  |  2
Total | 15 | 15 |

### Puerto Rico

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All of the seats of the Senate of Puerto Rico and the House of Representatives of Puerto Rico are up for election. Members of the Senate and the House of Representatives both serve four-year terms. The Popular Democratic Party won control of both chambers.

Puerto Rico Senate  Party  | Before  | After  | Change

|
|
|

| Popular Democratic | 8  | 19  |  11
| New Progressive | 19  | 8  |  11
| Puerto Rican Independence | 1  | 1  |
Total | 28 | 28 |
Puerto Rico House of Representatives  Party  | Before  | After  | Change

|
|
|

| Popular Democratic | 16  | 29  |  13
| New Progressive | 37  | 21  |  16
| Puerto Rican Independence | 1  | 1  |
Total | 54 | 51 |

### Washington, D.C.

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The Council of the District of Columbia serves as the legislative branch of the federal district of Washington, D.C. Half of the council seats are up for election. Council members serve four-year terms. Democrats retained supermajority control of the council.

District of Columbia Council  Party  | Before  | After  | Change

|
|
|

| Democratic | 11  | 11  |
| Republican | 2  | 2  |
Total | 13 | 13 |

## Notes

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1. ^ a b The Washington House of Representatives was controlled by a power-sharing agreement between Democrats and Republicans. Thus, it is not counted in this total.
2. ^ The New Hampshire Senate became evenly-split due to a special election. Thus, it is not included in the prior total.
3. ^ The Maine Senate became evenly split and controlled by a power-sharing agreement between Democrats and Republicans.
4. ^ The Arizona Senate was controlled by a coalition of Democrats and Republicans. The minority caucus consists of Republicans who were not part of the majority coalition.
5. ^ a b c d e f g h The upper houses of Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Minnesota, New Jersey, and Texas use a 2-4-4 term length system.
6. ^ a b c These figures represent the seats of Nebraska's unicameral legislature.

## References

[edit]

1. ^ "State legislative elections, 2000". Ballotpedia.
2. ^ "Randall Gnat: Mushroom Power". Governing. October 16, 2010. Retrieved June 19, 2021.
3. ^ "In Case of a Tie..." National Conference of State Legislatures.
4. ^ a b c "2020 Legislative Races by State and Legislative Chamber". National Conference of State Legislatures.

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