Democrats made gains in legislatures across the country

Georgia Public Broadcasting | By Sarah Kallis,

Carmen Russell-Sluchansky

Published November 10, 2026 at 5:16 PM EST

Democrats saw sweeping wins in state legislatures in the midterm elections — and it could bring changes in reproductive rights, health care and other issues.

Sarah Kallis

Carmen Russell-Sluchansky

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