From The Boston Globe · · 1m
Democrats Sweep State Legislatures
Democrats gain control of 22 state governments and 330 legislative seats nationwide.
In brief
Democrats gain control of 22 state governments and 330 legislative seats nationwide. Democrats secured full control of 22 state governments and majority in 12 state legislative chambers after sweeping state legislative races. Originally reported by The Boston Globe.
Democratic surge
Democrats won at least 330 state legislative seats across the country.
State control
Democrats now hold full control of 22 state governments and majority in 12 state legislative chambers.
Policy power
Democrats gain policy authority over health care, voting, and taxation in states like Texas, Georgia, and North Carolina.
Governorships
Democrats hold both state chambers and governorships in Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, and Nevada.
Arizona trifecta
Democrats nearly achieved a trifecta in Arizona, holding both state legislative chambers for the first time since the early 1990s.
North Carolina shift
Democrats broke a Republican supermajority in North Carolina after Tricia Cotham switched parties.
Statehouse gains
Democrats won both state houses in Georgia and Texas for the first time since the early 2000s.
The essence
Democrats secured full control of 22 state governments and majority in 12 state legislative chambers after sweeping state legislative races.
