With upcoming special elections for four vacant legislature seats in Kentucky possibly going to Republicans, the Democrats are at risk of being wiped out in the south. 67 of 98 — 68% — state chambers are under Republican-majority control.

Republicans also control 32 of 50 governorships — 64%.

The Washington Post’s Chris Cillizza  frames GOP gains in the realms of state government and governorships as, at least in part, a reaction to President Barack Obama’s presidency. Compared to previous presidential tenures, Democrats have suffered the largest hits to their control of state legislative seats.

Despite characterizing the Republican party as becoming “increasingly white, old, and out of step with the country on social issues,” Cillizza describes the GOP as “considerably more robust” than the Democratic Party at state and local levels.

Below is a map of party control of state governments.

Read the article “Check Out This Stunning Map of Republican State Dominance” on dailywire.com.