Democrats win majorities in 11 US state legislatures

Democrats won majorities in at least 11 state legislative chambers previously held by Republicans, securing new trifectas in at least five states during Tuesday's midterms, according to data from NGO State Navigate. The party flipped control in states including Texas, where Democrats took the lower chamber for the first time since 2002, and Georgia, where Keisha Lance Bottoms became governor. Democrats also won complete control in Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota, Pennsylvania and Nevada. State-level gains could bypass national gridlock, as President Donald Trump has vowed to veto Democratic legislation. Experts note states control key policies like education and abortion, with Texas Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa campaigning on AI data center regulations.