1. a) How many governorships will Republicans hold after this week’s election? How many state legislatures will be led by Republicans?
b) What is significant about the statehouse wins?

2. In how many states did Democrats take over a legislative chamber previously held by Republicans?

3. a) What is significant about the outcomes of the governor races in Illinois, Maryland and Massachusetts?
b) What is significant about Missouri’s House?
c) What is significant about Republican wins in Arkansas?

4. List the issues/priorities many of these Republican governors and legislators will focus on.

5. Are you surprised by the sweeping wins made by Republicans? Explain your answer.

6. Ask a parent: Why do you think Republicans made such historic gains and Democrats lost big? Explain your answer.