Jan 8, 2025 - News
Mapped: A blue island
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Colorado and its neighbor to the south, New Mexico, are a blue island amid a sea of red-run states, a new analysis shows.
Why it matters: As lawmakers return to the Colorado Capitol, the Democratic majority is positioned to counter Republican-led policy efforts at the national and state levels.
By the numbers: Republicans will control the lawmaking process in 24 states compared to 15 for Democrats, per Cook Political Report.
- The power framework is split in 10 others, including Arizona and Nevada.
Zoom in: In Colorado, Democrats hold all state constitutional offices, 43 of 65 seats in the House and 23 of 35 seats in the Senate, just shy of supermajorities in each chamber.