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More than two-thirds

Percent of uncontested legislative races last year in Hawaii, Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Most of the candidates were Democrats -- the party that controls all three states' legislatures.

Percent of uncontested legislative races last year in Hawaii, Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Most of the candidates were Democrats -- the party that controls all three states' legislatures.

Caroline Cournoyer is GOVERNING's senior web editor.
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