Minnesota vs. Michigan

[hopper]

Honestly, I'd say they're equal. The only reason Republicans control the legislature here is because of 30 years of gerrymandering.

No the Dems had control of the Michigan House from 1969-1992, 1997-1998, and 2007-2010.

Yes the Republicans have had control of the State Senate since 1984.

[hopper]

Minnesota's floor and ceiling are very close to one another; virtually certain to guarantee them a majority or plurality in presidential and other statewide elections.

Michigan is a lot more fluid - it can be more Democratic than MN in both presidential and statewide elections, but significantly less Democratic - to the point of being quite Republican (obviously) - at the same time.

I'd have to say MN is more Democratic, if only because DFL has to really try to lose a race. In Michigan, Republicans have to try hard to win a race. Yes, there's a difference.

This.

Also a fun frustrating fact about Michigan is that Democrats won the legislative popular vote in 2012 and 2014, but are locked out of control because of the gerrymandering. Could be the case for the rest of the decade.

Well the Dems did gain 4 House Seats in the Michigan House in 2012 but lost 3 seats in 2014.