After that, Democrats won control and held on for 40 years.
Democrats hold an 88 to 63 majority in the House.
Democrats hold a majority on the committee of only 11 to 9.
Democrats hold a 10 to 6 majority on the board.
Democrats hold a 56 to 44 majority in the Senate.
Democrats hold 267 of the 435 seats in the House.
The Democrats took power in the 1872 elections and held it until 1896.
But others say Democrats should hold their fire for the next nominee.
For most of my tenure the Democrats held the power in state government.
Seven of the top 10 districts were held by Democrats.