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Democrats win the Arizona House, Senate and governor's office for the first time since 1966
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Key Points:
- Democrats in Arizona secured control of both state legislative chambers and retained the governor's office, marking their first trifecta in the state since 1966.
- Governor Katie Hobbs, in her first term, had vetoed over 540 Republican-led legislative measures and aims to focus on water issues, affordability, and school voucher program reforms.
- Democrats gained full control of state governments in at least six states, including battlegrounds like Michigan, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, Nevada, and Wisconsin, reflecting significant nationwide Democratic gains.
- In Texas, Democrats won the House for the first time since 2003 and elected Gina Hinojosa as governor, though Republicans maintained control of the state Senate.
- The 2024 elections are poised to see the highest number of legislative seats and chambers switching parties since the 2010 elections, signaling a major shift in state-level political power.
