DES MOINES, IOWA (AP) -- Republicans and Democrats say the numbers are shaping up in their favor in the quest for control in the Legislature.
In the House, where Democrats now hold a majority, there will be 15 races with no incumbent on the ballot. Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy notes that Democrats now hold nine of those seats.
For Republicans to gain a majority, they would need to pick up 13 of those seats, assuming all incumbent Democrats win.
In the Senate, Republicans note that Democrats will defend 19 seats and Republicans just six.
Those numbers plus a climate many think will benefit Republicans has Senate Minority Leader Paul McKinley feeling optimistic.
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