Michigan’s statewide elections have been making national headlines and turning heads of Twitter pundits Wednesday.
For the first time since the 1980’s, Democrats will control the Governor’s office, Secretary of State, Attorney General, State House and State Senate after Tuesday’s election results take hold.
Here is a sampling of articles from national news organizations that mention the Michigan state legislature:
Notable Twitter users also chimed in with their thoughts:
The Michigan Senate just flipped to Democrats for the first time in 40 years, in case you were wondering how the “red wave” is going.
— No Lie with Brian Tyler Cohen (@NoLieWithBTC) November 9, 2022
I can't possibly understate the political & policy consequences of this: Democrats just gained full control of four state governments today.
Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, and Minnesota.
(I have no idea what to make of the aliteration.)
— Taniel (@Taniel) November 9, 2022
Michigan State Senate flips to Dems for first time since 1983. Repeat. Nineteen Eighty Freaking Three.
— Jeff Timmer (@jefftimmer) November 9, 2022
It was a very good night for Michigan Democrats.
They won control of the Michigan Senate for the first time since 1983 (!!) and will be able to avert the worst case scenario outcomes for abortion rights/elections I detailed here:https://t.co/KLzbVItLkE via @voxdotcom
— Nicole Narea (@nicolenarea) November 9, 2022
