The State Slate
The State SlateFive state-legislative races, chosen because they're close enough for a single seat to change everything.Why state legislatures at allA state "trifecta" is when one party holds the governorship and both legislative chambers at once. That party can pass its agenda into law without another party able to block it. Flipping or protecting a single state legislative seat can be the difference between a functioning trifecta and a gridlocked, divided government for an entire state. That's why one state house race can carry more practical policy weight than a single vote in a much larger, more closely watched federal race: big fish, small pond.Why these fiveEach race is genuinely close. Each candidate also carries a strong efficiency score from Oath.vote. These five were chosen as winnable, high-leverage races.Candidate photosPhoto slots are ready for upload on each candidate card.Krista AllisonOhio House District 49~2,600 votes decided this race in 2024.Allison is running in an Ohio House district that came down to roughly 2,600 votes in 2024. She's campaigning on education, working families, seniors, and government accountability.Education · Economy & Jobs · Government AccountabilityVisit Krista's campaign siteBecky NicholsWisconsin Assembly District 53Under 400 votes decided this race in 2024.Nichols is running to flip a Wisconsin Assembly seat that came down to under 400 votes in 2024. Her platform includes fully funding public schools, lowering the cost of living, and expanding access to health care.Education · Affordability & Cost of Living · Health CareVisit Becky's campaign siteStephanie SimacekArizona House District 2868 votes decided her seat in 2024.Simacek won her Arizona House seat by 868 votes in 2024, and she's running to keep it. Her platform is public education, affordability, and water.Education · Affordability & Cost of Living · Water/Environment & ClimateVisit Stephanie's campaign siteRose LounsburyOhio House District 36462 votes decided this race in 2022.Lounsbury is running in the closest race on this list. Her platform is public education, working families and labor, and health care.Education · Economy & Jobs · Health CareVisit Rose's campaign siteJeff WarrenPennsylvania House District 137703 votes decided this race in 2022.Warren is running to hold a Pennsylvania House seat that swung on 703 votes last time out. His platform centers on lowering costs, public schools, mental health care, and accountability.Affordability & Cost of Living · Education · Public Safety & Community · Water/Environment & ClimateVisit Jeff's campaign site