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How the Midterms Could Shrink Red State America—and Why It Matters

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The Democrats are poised to gain control of the House and potentially the Senate this November, which would substantially weaken President Trump and MAGA at the national level. But many of the worst Republican ideas are implemented at the state level, and as long as Trump is in the White House blocking progress of any sort at the federal level, the only path to sane, just policies is through the states. So that’s why it’s great and super-important news that Democrats could also flip a number of state legislatures and governorships this November, ending the GOP’s total grip on many states and giving Democrats complete power in several others. If things go right this fall, a majority of Americans will live in Democratic “trifecta” states, and only a quarter in Republican trifecta states. Such a shift would greatly improve the lives of millions of Americans, as well as strengthen our democracy. Currently, Republicans control the state legislature and the governor’s office in 23 states, in