# Democrats make sweeping state-level gains, taking control of legislatures and shifting power

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- The Associated Press, 2026-11-04 17:15 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://bit.ly/4iyj3im

> Democrats made major gains in state governments during the US midterm elections, taking control of several legislatures and reshaping the balance of power in battleground and traditionally Republican-leaning states.

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