# Not just Congress: Democrats’ blue wave washes over state legislatures across US

- Source: Guardian World
- Published: 2026-11-05T10:00:05+00:00
- Category: Local
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/nov/05/democrats-state-legislatures-midterm-elections
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/not-just-congress-democrats-blue-wave-washes-over-state-legislatures-a-6649a3/

Democrats gain hundreds of seats in historic victories – and party set to embark on aggressive legislative spree The blue wave that swept Republicans out of power across the United States didn’t just strike Congress. In Tuesday’s midterm elections, Democrats gained hundreds of seats in state legislatures across the country, under-the-radar victories that may have major implications for life in Ame

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