Hunt's election is widely viewed as effectively making Alabama a two-party state.

In short, entanglement of a two-party state is necessary but not sufficient for that state to be non-local.

Control of the governorship can do wonders for Republicans trying to develop a vigorous two-party state.

Connecticut became a highly competitive, two-party state.

But the voting Tuesday again confirmed that Texas is well on its way to becoming a true two-party state.

But it's clearly a two-party state when you look at Congressional races and state politics.

"I think Florida is still very, very much a two-party state in statewide contests."

The two-party state had been a recommendation of the 17-member Political Bureau.

Democrats also need to regroup, some political analysts say, and build strength to keep Florida a competitive two-party state.

"It would mean that Connecticut is still a two-party state, but that Democrats just aren't one of them."