November 28, 2008 11:54 AM
The States
Democrats now control 29 Governorships, up from 28 prior to the election.Democrats made some gains in the total numbers of State legislators who fly under their banner, and the number of State Senate and State House chambers they control. They have picked up 13 State Senators and 83 State House members.
| Total | Democrat | Republican | Ind/Other | |
| State Senators | 1971 | 1024 | 888 | 52 |
| State House Members | 5411 | 3058 | 2331 | 17 |
| State Senates | State Houses | |
| 2009 | 28D 20R 1Even | 32D 16R 1Even |
| 2007 | 26D 21R 2Even | 30D 19R |
Democrats have complete control of State government - Governor and both houses of the legislature - in 17 states. Republicans have that distinction in 8 States. In 24 States the government is divided.
