Democrats gain hundreds of seats in historic victories \u2013 and party set to embark on aggressive legislative spree <\/p>\n
The blue wave that swept Republicans out of power across the United States didn\u2019t just strike Congress. In Tuesday\u2019s midterm elections, Democrats gained hundreds of seats in state legislatures across the country, under-the-radar victories that may have major implications for life in America.<\/p>\n
Though ballots are still being counted, the party\u2019s success appear to be historic \u2013 Democrats haven\u2019t won full control of government in Arizona in 60 years, in Pennsylvania since the 1990s, and Wisconsin since their wipeout in 2010. In Michigan and Minnesota, they regained trifectas they lost after the 2024 election, while in Texas, they will control the state house for the first time since 2002.<\/p>\n
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