Indiana Democrats Break GOP House Supermajority
48 sourcesUpdated Nov 4, 20261 min read
Democrats broke the Republicans’ supermajority in Indiana’s state House, ending a 14-year run, after flipping GOP-held seats, including suburban districts around Indianapolis. The gains came amid a broader midterm backlash in which Democrats took control of both chambers of Congress and flipped seats in traditionally Republican states. Voters’ frustration over living costs and higher fuel prices linked to the Iran war helped drive opposition to President Donald Trump and his administration. Democrats promised aggressive congressional oversight of the war, Trump’s use of executive power and allegations involving Trump and his family. Trump said Republicans would have won decisively if he had been on the ballot, while analysts said the losses could pressure him and congressional Republicans to adjust course.
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With several races still undecided the final margin could end up even narrower than it looks right now.
Republicans still hold the House so this change probably won't stop much of their agenda from moving forward.
It's good news that Democrats flipped enough seats to end the GOP supermajority after 14 years of one-party dominance.
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