Democrats make gains in statewide races across the country

NPR | By Leila Fadel

Published November 5, 2026 at 3:45 AM CST

NPR's Leila Fadel speaks to Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee president Heather Williams about Democratic gains in state legislatures.

Leila Fadel

Leila Fadel is a host of Morning Edition, as well as NPR's morning news podcast Up First.

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