Pennsylvania Democrats claim trifecta victory with races still being counted
In Tuesday's midterm elections, the Democratic Party won control of Pennsylvania's state government by flipping the State Senate while maintaining their hold on the State House and the governor's office. This represents a significant shift in state politics, as Democrats have not held this combination of power—known as a "trifecta", for more than three decades. The victories in Pennsylvania are part of a broader Democratic momentum across the country, where the party is gaining ground in state legislatures in multiple states.
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3 sourcesDemocrats win control of state Senate to hit political trifecta for first time in over 30 years
Democrats win trifecta control of Pennsylvania Senate, House and governorship for the first time since 1993
Democrats win both the House and Senate, flipping seats in Pa. and N.J.; races yet to be called
Democrats flip at least five seats in Pa. and N.J., likely winning back the U.S. House in blue wave
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7 sourcesDemocrats secure Pennsylvania trifecta with full control of state government
Democrats celebrate in Pennsylvania after gaining control of state legislature
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4 developments- Nov 3Pennsylvania takes center stage in Democrats’ push to flip the House
- Nov 4Pennsylvania Democrats claim trifecta victory with races still being counted
- Nov 4Democrats flip legislatures, clinch trifectas in key states
- Nov 4Only center coverage:Democrats secure Pennsylvania trifecta with full control of state government
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