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Michigan Democrats Will Have a Trifecta in Lansing After Re-Gaining Control of House
Democrats will control both chambers and the governor’s office after flipping the House and adding Senate seats, their largest legislative edge in decades.
- On Tuesday, Michigan Democrats flipped the state House and expanded their Senate majority, securing a governing "trifecta" alongside the election of Governor-elect Jocelyn Benson.
- Historic voter turnout saw nearly 5 million residents cast ballots as Democrats defended incumbents and flipped several hotly contested seats to reclaim full legislative control.
- Democrats secured at least 60 of 110 House seats and a 23-15 Senate majority, the largest margin in almost 50 years, giving the party commanding control in both chambers.
- Governor Gretchen Whitmer stated, "Securing this historic Democratic trifecta sends a clear message that Michiganders want leaders who are focused on lowering costs," signaling continued work on healthcare and taxes.
- Beyond the legislature, balloting ensured Democrats maintain control of the Michigan Supreme Court, state boards, and the attorney general's office for the next two years.
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