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Democrats Flip 30 State Seats, Republicans Fail to Respond

3/25/2026

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A social media claim asserts that Republicans have not flipped any state legislative seats since U.S. President Donald Trump won in 2024, while Democrats have flipped 30.
Heather Williams, president of the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee (DLCC), emphasized their strategy and momentum heading into the midterms.
Kiersten Pels, spokesperson for the Republican National Committee, criticized the claim, stating that Democrats are divided.
NBC News reported that Democrats have gained multiple Republican-held seats during Trump's second term, with no Republican flips recorded, and the data reflect only state legislative races as of late March 2026.

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A social media claim asserts that Republicans have not flipped any state legislative seats since U.S. President Donald Trump won in 2024, while Democrats have flipped 30.
Heather Williams, president of the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee (DLCC), emphasized their strategy and momentum heading into the midterms.
Kiersten Pels, spokesperson for the Republican National Committee, criticized the claim, stating that Democrats are divided.
NBC News reported that Democrats have gained multiple Republican-held seats during Trump's second term, with no Republican flips recorded, and the data reflect only state legislative races as of late March 2026.