Move over, presidential race. These state governments also are up for grabs.

By Kevin Hardy 

Thousands of state lawmakers are on the ballot, and control of some statehouses hangs in the balance.

The presidential race gets the hype, but the nearly 6,000 state legislative races across the country in November’s elections could reshape power dynamics in some states.

While Republicans are primed to maintain their national advantage in statehouse control, several legislative chambers could flip, said Ben Williams, associate director of elections and redistricting at the National Conference of State Legislatures.