- Democrats made sweeping gains in state governments during the midterm elections, taking control of several legislatures and shifting the balance of power across some battleground and historically Republican-leaning states.

The party took full control - both statehouse chambers and governors' offices - in Minnesota and Wisconsin and could pick up more states to earn additional trifectas.

The wins put pressure on the party to answer to an electorate angry over the price of gas, inflation, affordable housing and the rising cost of living.