Democrats gained control of more state legislatures than Republicans for the first time in over a decade, with both chambers under Democratic control in 24 states, compared with 22 under Republican control; North Carolina and Texas were divided, while results in Alaska and Georgia remained pending.

That marks a sharp shift from before the election, when Democrats controlled 18 bicameral legislatures and Republicans controlled 28, with three states divided; even if Republicans win both pending contests, Democrats would keep their lead.

Democrats flipped or strengthened control in Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, Arizona and New Hampshire, while gaining state House seats in Georgia, North Carolina and Texas; in Wisconsin, they won both legislative chambers and the governorship.

These majorities give Democrats greater influence over state laws, budgets and election administration, as well as policy on abortion, guns, education, labor and voting access.

Axios reported that 75% of Americans live in a state with a Democratic governor, and 53% live in a state where Democrats control both the legislature and governorship.

The results could also shape redistricting after the 2030 census and lead to legal challenges over existing maps or changes to election rules ahead of future presidential contests.

Democrats may also have enough votes to advance the National Popular Vote plan, which seeks to bypass the Electoral College.

The political shifts come amid broad dissatisfaction with the country’s direction and economy: Fox News polling cited by the article found three-quarters of voters rated the economy negatively, compared with 66% who rated it positively in the 2018 survey.