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Democrats have won
multiple seats in various special and general elections within the last four months (since August 16, 2025), primarily at the state legislative level, resulting in a net gain of seats. No U.S. House seats have changed party control in special elections during this period.
Key seat gains for Democrats in state legislatures and other local elections since August 2025 include:
Virginia House of Delegates:Democrats had a net gain of 13 seats in the general election on November 4, 2025, expanding their majority from 51 seats to 64 seats.
New Jersey General Assembly: In the November 4, 2025 general election, Democrats gained a net of five seats, securing a supermajority in the chamber.
Mississippi State Legislature:Following a court-ordered redistricting, special elections on November 4, 2025, resulted in Democrats flipping two state Senate seats and one state House seat, which broke the Republican supermajority in the Senate.
Iowa State Senate: Democrats flipped a Republican-held seat in an August 26, 2025 special election, breaking the Republican supermajority in that chamber.
Georgia Public Service Commission: Democrats flipped two seats on the statewide utility commission in the November general election.
Overall, Democrats have performed strongly in special elections throughout 2025, overperforming their 2024 presidential election margins on average, which analysts view as a positive indicator for the party heading into the 2026 midterm elections.
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