2004 political landscape.

• Position: Statestats - Brief Article

The 2003 elections brought only a few changes to the color-coded maps showing partisan control of legislatures and governors' offices. Democrats scored victories in New Jersey by seizing the Legislature and in Louisiana by winning the governor's office. Republicans captured governors' seats in California, Kentucky and Mississippi, boosting their advantage 28 to 22.

Legislative elections in Virginia, Mississippi and Louisiana did not change party control.

Republicans continue to control more legislatures than Democrats by a 21-17 margin. Eleven states are split between the two parties. (Nebraska legislators are chosen in nonpartisan elections.)

In 29 states, government is divided between the two major political parties. In 12 states, Republicans hold all the cards. In eight states, the Democrats control both the governor's office and legislature.

WHERE IT'S CLOSE

PICKING UP THREE OR FEWER SEATS WOULD CHANGE CONTROL OR RESULT IN A TIE IN 22 CHAMBERS.

DEMOCRATS COULD TAKE OVER IN:

Arizona Senate

Colorado Senate

Kentucky Senate

Georgia Senate

Missouri Senate

Montana House

Nevada Senate

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