Democrats gain control of US state governments in midterm elections

Summarised from 2 outlets · 4 reports · Updated 4 Nov, 23:21 · Archive

Democrats made sweeping gains in Tuesday's midterm elections, winning control of state legislatures and governors' offices across battleground and Republican-leaning states.

Democrats made sweeping gains in US midterm elections on Tuesday, winning control of multiple state governments and shifting the balance of power across battleground and Republican-leaning states.

Democrats took full control — both statehouse chambers and governors' offices — in at least five states including Wisconsin and Minnesota, where they broke or retained Republican majorities. In Texas, Democrats took control of the state House for the first time since 2002 and elected Gina Hinojosa as their first Democratic governor since 1994. Democrats also won or retained full control in Michigan and Pennsylvania. Three Democratic governors considered possible 2028 presidential candidates won reelection: Wes Moore of Maryland, JB Pritzker of Illinois and Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania.

The party also broke or prevented Republican supermajorities in nine legislative chambers across eight states including Florida, Ohio, Iowa and North Carolina. Meghan Meehan-Draper, executive director of the Democratic Governors Association, said the party's goal was 'not just the majority of the population, but the majority of states'.

Voters expressed anger over the economy, inflation, healthcare, the cost of living and affordable housing. State governments control policies including tax rates, abortion rights, education funding and law enforcement surveillance. Wisconsin Democratic Party Chairman Devin Remiker said: 'Now it's time to deliver.'

How it is being reported

• Democrats make sweeping gains at the state level, taking control of legislatures and shifting powerDemocrats made sweeping gains in state governments in the midterm elections, taking control of several legislatures and shifting the balance of power across battleground and historically Republican-leaning states.Clickorlando · 4 Nov, 16:43
• Democrats make sweeping gains at the state level, taking control of legislatures and shifting powerDemocrats made sweeping gains in state governments in the midterm elections, taking control of several legislatures and shifting the balance of power across battleground and historically Republican-leaning states.News4Jax · 4 Nov, 16:43
• Democrats press to win a majority of governors' offices in midterms after power struggles with TrumpVotes are being counted in high-profile contests for governor in the midterm elections, with Democrats hoping to take over a majority of executive office suites for the first time in two decades.Clickorlando · 2 Nov, 22:23
• Democrats press to win a majority of governors' offices in midterms after power struggles with TrumpVotes are being counted in high-profile contests for governor in the midterm elections, with Democrats hoping to take over a majority of executive office suites for the first time in two decades.News4Jax · 2 Nov, 22:23

In this story: Wes Moore · JB Pritzker · Josh Shapiro · Gina Hinojosa · Wisconsin · Minnesota · Texas · Democratic Governors Association

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