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Democrats overwhelmingly upset the GOP across the nation in Tuesday’s midterm elections.

From Texas to New Hampshire, Governors, Senators and members of the House alike made history.

The Duke put together an overview of Tuesday’s notable races.

In Pennsylvania, incumbent Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro won against Republican challenger State Treasurer Stacy Garrity with 60.4% of the vote, according to the Associated Press.

Keeping it local, both U.S. Rep. Summer Lee, D-Swissvale, and U.S. Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Fox Chapel, won reelection, contributing to the Democrats full control of the House. Democrats also won back the Senate, which is the first time they held power on both sides of the Capitol Building since 2023.

In Allegheny County, voters rejected the ballot measure that would’ve allowed council members to receive county funding for personal staff, district offices and fringe benefits. As of Wednesday morning, 67,88% of voters filled out “No.”

Council’s 15 members receive a yearly stipend of about $11,000 a year, reimbursements for job-related expenses and three full-time staffers who offer assistance.

If the measure passed, council members would be able to vote on giving themselves the ability to use county funds on personal staff, district offices and benefits. Council’s budget is limited to 0.4% of revenues from the county’s property tax.

Outside of Pennsylvania, historically red states like Texas swung blue for the first time in decades. James Talerico, the Democratic candidate for senator, defeated Republican candidate Ken Paxton. This marked the first time a Democrat has held a senate seat in the Lone Star State since 1988.

Texans also elected their first Democratic governor since 1990 when Gina Hinojosa beat out Republican incumbent Greg Abbott. Hinojosa will be the first Hispanic governor of Texas.

About 850 miles north, Democrat Abdul El-Sayed defeated Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan, becoming the first Muslim senator in U.S. history.

Other states like Kansas, Iowa, North Carolina, South Carolina and Maine also saw Senate seats flip from red to blue.

These widespread wins for Democrats will give them more control over the policies and legislation President Donald Trump and his allies attempt to pass.

Among voters 18-29, the demographic most largely associated with college-aged Americans, 70% voted Democrat in U.S. House elections, according to The New York Times analysis.

The new Congress will meet for the first time on January 3, 2027.