Democrats won three key special elections during Trump’s State of the Union address, boosting their control in crucial state legislatures.
Democrats celebrated three special election victories in key swing states while President Donald Trump delivered his State of the Union address Tuesday night. Ana Tiburcio and Jennifer Mazzocco won Pennsylvania House seats, giving Democrats a state legislative majority. Governor Josh Shapiro said, “Congratulations… joining our House Democratic majority!… Folks are fired up across our Commonwealth.”
In Maine, Scott Harriman defeated Republican Janet Beaudoin, strengthening Democratic control of the state House. Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee President Heather Williams said, “The split screen tonight couldn’t be starker… Democrats are winning elections.” She added that Trump’s agenda has “left working families behind,” while party supporters prepare for upcoming national elections.
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