Democrats romped in state elections. What will they do with their newfound power?

By: Kevin Hardy, Anna Claire Vollers

Outlets: Stateline

Published: November 5, 2026

Words: 1,511

Last Updated: 4 days, 1 hour ago

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The blue wave that swept across Tuesday’s midterm election will deliver Democrats new power over state government, giving them the opportunity to advance long-sought policy changes.

Democrats flipped hundreds of seats, won control of several GOP-held chambers, broke veto-proof supermajorities and won a majority of governorships for the first time since 2010.

Democratic lawmakers from multiple states pledged to use their new statehouse power to attack rising prices, protect reproductive rights, pass new gun safety …

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