After last week’s dramatic elections, 16 candidates called for recounts in their state House races.
The results saw major gains for Democrats and a radically shifted New Hampshire State House. Before Election Day, Republicans held a 215-177 majority; that will shift to a 291-108 Democratic majority with the new Legislature. However, that’s pending the recounts, which could swing that split slightly.Â
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