Democrats quietly won and defended majorities in state legislatures across the country, weakening GOP power on issues at the heart of the national political debate.
that would have allowed them to override Gov. Tony Evers' veto — the only thing standing in the way of a statewide abortion ban.Arizona, where Republicans have a narrow two-seat majority in both chambers, was another top target for Democrats. It's still early in the state's vote-counting process, but Democrats told Axios they're hopeful their winning streak will continue there.
Michigan state Sen. Mallory McMorrow said she raised more than $2 million over the last six months to help flip the Michigan Senate.
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