Democrats win the Arizona House, Senate and governor’s office for the first time since 1966

In recent elections, Democrats won control of both the Arizona House and Senate, and kept the governor's office. This gives Democrats their first complete control of Arizona's state government since 1966. These wins were part of larger Democratic gains that took place nationwide during the same election cycle, when Democrats also took control of both chambers of Congress.

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Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· 1d ago

Democrats win the Arizona House, Senate and governor’s office for the first time since 1966

PBS NewsHourLean Left· 4d ago

Democrats win the Arizona House, Senate and governor's office for the first time since 1966

Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· 4d ago

Democrats win the Arizona House, Senate and governor’s office for the first time since 1966

HuffPostLeft· 4d ago

Dems Win Arizona Trifecta, Taking Back House, Senate, Governor's Office After 60 Years

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Fox10 PhoenixCenter· 4d ago

Arizona Democrats win legislative control, securing first state trifecta since 1966

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WFMZ AllentownCenter· 4d ago

Democrats win the Arizona House, Senate and governor’s office for the first time since 1966

WTOP Washington DCCenter· 4d ago

Democrats win the Arizona House, Senate and governor’s office for the first time since 1966

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Just the NewsLean Right· 4d ago

Democrats win Arizona House, Senate and governor for first time in 60 years

MyNorthwestLean Right· 4d ago· ran in 5 outlets

Democrats win the Arizona House, Senate and governor’s office for the first time since 1966