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Democrats Retake Both Chambers Of New Hampshire Legislature
Tuesday's election results handed Democrats control of both chambers of the New Hampshire Legislature for the first time in nearly a decade. With Republican Gov. Chris Sununu winning a second term, the stage is set for divided government in Concord for the next two years.
In the Senate, Democrats overcame an unfavorable map to flip several Republican-held seats and take a 14-10 majority.
On the Seacoast, challengers Jon Morgan and Tom Sherman both defeated GOP incumbents.
Sherman says with Sununu retaining the governor’s office, Democratic lawmakers will have to work with the GOP - not against them - to get legislation passed.
Read more: http://www.nhpr.org/post/democrats-retake-both-chambers-new-hampshire-legislature