Election Day is past, but the election isn’t over: Nothing is sure until all the counting, recounting and certifying are done. Three dozen state legislative races haven’t been officially called yet, and partisan control in three...

The week since the election has produced more takeaways than a pizza place on a Saturday night. For states and their legislatures, the biggest headlines: Democrats overperformed expectations, and Republicans are still in control.

At least half the nation’s legislatures are on track to have veto-proof majorities next year, giving America’s first branch of government more control than ever over policymaking.

Ballot measures give voters a direct say on policy—and this year, they’re saying yes to pro-choice measures, minimum wage increases, new guardrails for state legislators and various election process changes.

Voters appeared to have stayed the course in most legislative elections—and that’s historic, NCSL election experts say.

A majority of state legislative seats are on the ballot today, and since it’s the first midterm election since redistricting, new districts and departures mean many seats will be filled with newcomers. That’s one reason NCSL...