Patrick Bowersox News Today

Conversations with voters on the first two days of early, in-person voting shows Democrats and Republicans sharply differ on which issues are most important, but unaffiliated voters hold the key to victory in some pivotal races

Entering this election season, Republicans are just five seats shy of a supermajority in the state legislature, needing to gain three the state House and two seats in the state Senate. Both parties will be pouring money and resources into races that can be viewed as potential pick-ups.