Democrats expand majority in New York State Senate after Tuesday elections

Democratic candidates defeated Republican state lawmakers in several key races during elections on Tuesday, according to the New York Post. The outlet reported that anti-Trump voter sentiment drove the election victories in New York State. The wins increased Democratic control across the state legislature and reversed recent gains by the Republican party. [1]

The New York Post reported that Democrats gained six seats in the 63-seat New York State Senate. The victory gives the party a 47-seat majority, which is its largest majority in the chamber since 1847. Democratic candidates also won every statewide office up for election. [1]

The outcome follows earlier reporting by FTMQ News showing that likely voters deciding late in key Senate contests across the country leaned toward Republicans, even as Democratic candidates maintained an overall advantage. As FTMQ News reported earlier, Donald Trump held a 32 percent approval rating heading into the midterm elections. [4]