Missouri Democrats break Republican supermajority in state House
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 5 Nov, 00:45 · Archive
Missouri Democrats flipped 16 state House seats and two Senate seats in Tuesday's midterm election, ending a 14-year Republican supermajority in the state Legislature. Republicans have held the House majority since 2002.
The 16-seat gain is the largest for House Democrats since 1974, when the party picked up 17 seats, and the largest swing in either direction since Republicans gained 17 seats in 2010. The House Democratic Caucus will have 68 members while Republicans will have 95 seats. Republicans retain enough votes to pass bills and budgets independently but will need Democratic support to override vetoes or enact emergency legislation.
House Minority Leader Ashley Aune said Missouri Democrats had performed well and intended to build on the gains. Aune said the party's long-term plan was to retake the general assembly. Caitlyn Adams, executive director of Missouri Jobs with Justice Voter Action, said the Will of the People coalition had campaigned to flip the seats, adding that years of voter education work had contributed to Tuesday's results.
How it is being reported
- Missouri Democrats break Republican supermajority, with largest House gain since 1974Republicans have been the majority party in the Missouri House since the 2002 elections.KCTV5 · 5 Nov, 00:15
- Missouri Democrats break Republican supermajority, with largest House gain since 1974Republicans have been the majority party in the Missouri House since the 2002 elections.KY3 · 4 Nov, 23:41
In this story: Missouri · Ashley Aune · Caitlyn Adams · Missouri Jobs with Justice Voter Action · Will of the People
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