BREAKING: DLCC Flips 500+ State Legislative Seats

Democrats pick up seats in nearly every state on the ballot this year, marking a massive shift in Democratic power 

WASHINGTON — In a stunning shift in power, the DLCC and state legislative Democrats have flipped at least 500 seats. This milestone marks the most Democratic state legislators elected since the 2010 Red Wave. Alongside the seat flips, Democrats have also picked up majorities in at least 12 chambers and broken at least 11 GOP supermajorities.

Underlying these victories, the DLCC launched the most expansive Target Map in the organization’s history this year, targeting more than 500 districts and 42 chambers. We spent years working directly in the states, building durable Democratic power, seat by seat, to get us to this point. On a record-breaking night across the country, the decisions made by state legislative Democrats will have the longest-lasting impact on our politics.

Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee President Heather Williams issued the following statement:

“With more than 500 flips, the DLCC and state Democrats have won the most state legislative seats since the 2008 elections and finally defeated the 2010 Red Wave. Democrats flipped seats in nearly every state on the ballot. Republicans had rigged maps and unprecedented spending on their side, but voters were ready for a change. Donald Trump’s failed legacy for Republicans now includes putting Democrats in their strongest position in the states in nearly two decades. Our new legislators and majorities are ready to lead and fight for progress on behalf of millions of Americans.

“The path to the presidency and federal power runs through our statehouses, and our sweeping victories tonight lay the foundation for 2028 and beyond. Statehouse elections will continue to have tremendous impacts on the future of our nation, and defending our new seats will be crucial to ensuring Democrats hold power over redistricting, voting rights, and protecting our elections. Today, we celebrate putting Democrats in our strongest position in two decades. Tomorrow, we get back to work.”

The Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee (DLCC) leads the national strategy to secure Democratic power in our state legislatures. We are the campaign arm for more than 3,000 state legislators and thousands of candidates across all 50 states who are advancing Democratic values and standing up to the dangerous MAGA agenda every single day. 

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