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FILE - In this March 15, 2018 file photo, Kansas state Sen. Barbara Bollier, R-Mission Hills, speaks during a debate at the Statehouse in Topeka, Kan. Democrats' gains in state legislatures didn't end with last November's elections. As the 2019 legislative sessions get underway, Democrats continue to add to their numbers thanks to defections from GOP lawmakers. So far this month, Republicans in California, Kansas and New Jersey have switched party affiliation and become Democrats. While the specific reasons vary, the party-flippers have one thing in common: They say the GOP has become too extreme under President Donald Trump. (AP Photo/Mitchell Willetts, File)

GOP defections boost Democratic ranks in 3 legislatures

By MIKE CATALINI - Associated Press

State Sen. Dawn Marie Addiego arrives to the senate in Trenton, N.J., Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019. Democrats from coast to coast and in the country's heartland continue to add to gains they made in state legislatures during November's election thanks to defections from Republican lawmakers. Addiego, who represented a suburban Philadelphia district in southern New Jersey for nearly a decade, left the GOP. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

GOP defectors Barbara Bollier, Dawn Marie Addiego, Brian Maienschein boost Democrats

By Mike Catalini - Associated Press

New Jersey state senator flips from Republican to Democrat

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Wife Loretta Runyan, second left, and their son Jon Runyan Jr., left, look on as Republican Jon Runyan gestures Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010, in Mount Laurel, N.J., while celebrating at his victory party after defeating Democratic incumbent U.S. Rep. John Adler for New Jersey's 3rd Congressional District. Also looking on are Gov. Chris Christie, third left, and Assemblywoman Dawn Marie Addiego.(AP Photo/Mel Evans)

Dawn Addiego, New Jersey Republican, flips to Democrat

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