Incumbents Carol Miller and Alex Mooney were re-elected to the 1st and 2nd districts respectively, while David McKinley of the old 1st District was defeated by Mooney in a primary.

[4] After the election, Democrat Glenn Jeffries changed his party affiliation to Republican, increasing their majority to 31 seats.

14 incumbents, including nine Republicans and five Democrats, retired.

The Clarification of the Judiciary's Role in Impeachment Proceedings Amendment would have amended the state Constitution to remove the ability for a state court to review the Legislature's decision in impeachment trials.

The Incorporation of Churches or Religious Denominations Amendment would have amended the state Constitution to authorize the Legislature to incorporate churches and religious denominations.