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Democrats will control at least 27 seats in the 40 member Senate and are closing in on the two thirds margin in the Assembly as well.
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The margin of Democrats’ control in the Senate remained uncertain, with one race still too close to call.
Termed out Democratic Assemblywoman Cathleen Galgiani trailed Republican Assemblyman Bill Berryhill in the Central Valley’s 5th Senate District. But even if she loses, Democrats will have the votes they need to approve tax increases, pass emergency legislation, override governors’ vetoes and change house rules while ignoring Republicans.
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To gain a two thirds Assembly margin, Democrats needed challenger Sharon Quirk Silva to oust incumbent Republican Assemblyman Chris Norby in north central Orange County’s 65th Assembly District.
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