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November 10, 2022

Democrats Win Control of Executive and Legislature Branches in Four States
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In Michigan, where Democratic Governor Gretchen Whitmer easily won
reelection Tuesday, Democrats have won back full control of the
Legislature for the first time since 1983. Democrats also won complete
control of both legislative chambers and the governor's office in
Maryland, Massachusetts and Minnesota.

Nebraska voters have approved a ballot measure to incrementally raise
the state's minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2026.

In South Dakota, voters have approved a ballot measure to expand the
state's Medicaid program under the Affordable Care Act. The move to
bring health insurance to an estimated 45,000 low-income people was
opposed by South Dakota Republicans, including Governor Kristi Noem.


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