It was GOP state legislators, they say, who devised many of the conservative policies that Trump later adopted as president. In response, Emily’s List announced this summer that it will also spend $20 million to try to flip state legislative chambers next year. ADThe Democratic cash advantage in Virginia reflects nationwide trends that show Democratic legislative candidates gaining over Republicans since Trump’s election. But analysts note that Democrats will also be on the defensive in many state legislative races. In Michigan, state Democratic Party chairwoman Lavora Barnes said the party also needs to make its eventual presidential nominee understand the importance of state legislative races.

Source: Washington Post December 13, 2019 21:00 UTC