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State Government Affairs
Democrats Are in a Better Position for 2021 Redistricting Than You May Think
November 12, 2020 | Ryan Maness
On November 3, 2020, voters went to the polls to elect 5,877 state representatives and 11 governors, and decide 120 statewide ballot measures. We've got all the post-election analysis and resources you need.
Last Updated December 1, 2020
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When a political party holds a veto-proof majority of seats in a state legislature, that "supermajority" has the power to override gubernatorial vetoes. Overall, both Republicans and Democrats added a single legislative chamber to their veto-proof majorities nationwide. However, Republicans still hold a commanding advantage in legislative chambers with veto-proof majorities in 34 states (+1) with Democrats holding veto-proof majorities in 18 (+1) legislative chambers. Click here for more analysis on the states to watch.
Voters decided 120 statewide ballot measures in 32 states on November 3. Unsurprisingly, marijuana legalization ballot measures passed unanimously on election night. Voters in Arizona, Montana, New Jersey, and South Dakota approved measures to legalize recreational marijuana, while measures to legalize medical marijuana also passed in Mississippi and South Dakota. Voters in Colorado and Florida approved ballot measures to expand benefits for workers. In California, a closely-watched and controversial ballot measure addressing worker classification – Proposition 22 – was also approved by voters. Click here for more analysis on the ballot measures to watch.
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