More Americans live in a state with a Republican trifecta, Dems hold majorities in VA
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** Following the 2024 elections, more Americans live in a state with a Republican trifecta
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As a result of the 2024 elections, 41.5% of Americans live in a state with a Republican trifecta, and 36.5% in a state with a Democratic trifecta. Twenty-two percent live in a state with a divided government.
After the 2022 elections, 41.7% of Americans lived in a Democratic trifecta, 39.6% in a state with a Republican trifecta, and 18.8% in a state with a divided government.
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** Democrats hold majorities in Virginia state legislature
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Virginia held three special elections on Tuesday, Jan. 7, for state Senate District 10, Senate District 32, and state House District 26. None of the seats changed party hands, allowing Democrats to maintain their 21-19 majority in the Senate and 51-49 majority in the House.
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