Democrats flip statehouses in midterm wave

Democrats sweep state legislatures

The Democratic wave that flipped Congress also reached state level, with Democrats projected to control at least ten more legislative chambers in 2027.

Six states now fully Democratic

Democrats achieved trifectas in Arizona, Minnesota, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Nevada and Wisconsin, meaning they control the governor's office and both state legislatures.

State control shapes federal policy

The trifectas could reshape policies on abortion access, economic policy and congressional redistricting. State laws often become blueprints for federal laws.

State action replaces federal gridlock

Leslie Martes, chief executive officer at Forward Majority, told ABC News: "So it's going to be hard to get anything done at the federal level, so all the action and opportunities will be in the…

“So it's going to be hard to get anything done at the federal level, so all the action and opportunities will be in the state.”

Georgia Democrats sweep statewide races

Democrats won every statewide race in Georgia, with Black women winning governor, secretary of state and attorney general. Democrats also won the state House for the first time in over two decades.

Kemp respects election results

Outgoing Republican Governor Brian Kemp announced he would not call a special session to redraw congressional lines, saying: "The voters of our state have spoken."

“The voters of our state have spoken.”

Georgia to expand Medicaid

Governor-elect Keisha Lance Bottoms indicated that expanding Medicaid will be a priority and said she would consult with legislators about changing Georgia's six-week abortion ban.

Pennsylvania flips state Senate

Democrats flipped four seats in the state Senate and will hold twenty-six seats to Republicans' twenty-four, while maintaining a comfortable majority in the state House.

Shapiro outlines Pennsylvania priorities

Governor Josh Shapiro said: "We will fund mass transit. We will raise the minimum wage. We will make sure that women have a right to reproductive freedom here in this Commonwealth."

“We will fund mass transit. We will raise the minimum wage. We will make sure that women have a right to reproductive freedom.”

Nevada Democrats secure trifecta

In Nevada, Democrats retained control of both chambers and Aaron Ford won the gubernatorial race against Republican Governor Joe Lombardo, giving Democrats full control.

Nevada to repeal right-to-work law

With full control, Nevada Democrats could repeal the state's right-to-work law that lets workers get union benefits without paying dues, which Governor Ford has pledged to do.

Texas elects first Democratic governor in 30 years

Democrat Gina Hinojosa defeated three-term Republican Governor Greg Abbott and became the first Democrat elected governor of Texas in more than thirty years and the first Hispanic woman.

Texas House flips, Senate stays Republican

Voters flipped the state House, breaking the trifecta Republicans held since two thousand three. However, Republicans will still control the state Senate.

Texas attorney general scales back abortion enforcement

Incoming Democratic Texas Attorney General Nathan Johnson told ABC News he would scale back abortion law enforcement, saying: "I'm not going to interpret the law in a way that infringes upon their professional judgment."

“I'm not going to interpret the law in a way that infringes upon their professional judgment.”

Wisconsin Democrats flip both chambers

Democrat David Crowley, the Milwaukee County executive, defeated Republican Representative Tom Tiffany to become Wisconsin's first Black governor. Democrats flipped three state Senate seats and eight Assembly seats.

Wisconsin Democrats focus on affordability

Wisconsin Democrats said they would focus on addressing affordability concerns, public education funding, data centers and protecting voting and reproductive rights with their new trifecta.