Michigan Democrats achieved major gains in the 2026 election, securing a continuing trifecta and triplex. Three congressional seats flipped from Republican to Democrat, and Dr. Abdul El-Sayed won Michigan's open U.S. Senate seat against Mike Rogers, becoming the nation's first Muslim senator.
Democrats flipped the Minnesota House and widened their Senate majority in the Nov. 3 election, ending a 67-67 tie and restoring the DFL’s state trifecta.
Democrat Jocelyn Benson has won Michigan's gubernatorial election, defeating Republican U.S. Rep. John James. Benson, currently serving as secretary of state, campaigned on affordability, education and criticism of federal overreach in elections. She succeeds term-limited Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D).
McCann becomes the first Democrat to represent the district in decades, after Huizenga previously won by comfortable margins. McCann campaigned on affordability, clean energy and reducing healthcare costs.
Democrats won both Wisconsin chambers on Nov. 3, flipping 11 seats. With David Crowley as governor, they will control state government starting in January.
Michigan Democrats have regained majority control of both the state House and Senate, restoring full Democratic control of the legislature after losing the House majority in 2024.
Rebecca Cooke has defeated Republican incumbent Derrick Van Orden in Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District race.
Democrat and Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley has won Wisconsin's gubernatorial race, defeating Republican congressman Tom Tiffany and becoming the first Black man elected governor of the state.
Rob Sand defeated Zach Lahn while campaigning on anti-corruption measures and cannabis legalization to address budget shortfalls.
A Williams Institute report estimates as many as 323,700 eligible transgender voters could face barriers at the polls because of voter ID laws.