Return of the trifecta: Michigan Democrats reclaim full control of state government

By: Ben Solis

Outlets: Michigan Advance

Published: November 4, 2026

Words: 931

Last Updated: 2 days, 10 hours ago

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DETROIT — Michigan will have a new Democratic Party majority in the state Legislature after Tuesday’s election, according to unofficial returns.

The party and its top incumbent officials in the state Legislature declared victory on Wednesday morning after it became clear that they would have a new trifecta, as Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson was also elected to the office of governor on Nov. 3.

As of early Wednesday morning, Michigan Democrats have …

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