Democrats win at least 60 chambers

Democrats win at least 60 chambers

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 5, 2008

Contact: Matt Compton 202.731.5530

Washington, DC -- Democrats will emerge from this election holding majorities in at least 60 of the nation's 98 partisan legislative chambers.

Tonight, it is clear that Democrats won new majorities in the Delaware House, Ohio House, Wisconsin House, New York Senate, and the Nevada Senate.

Votes are also still being counted in several states which offer Democrats further opportunities for gains.

Democratic legislators have made net gains in each election since 2003.

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