text: Despite the landslide victory for the Democrats , the Republicans gained two seats in the State Senate ( resulting in a 24 Democrat , 24 Republican tie ) and increased their lead in the house of 57-44 .
simplified: Despite the landslide victory for the Democrats , the Republicans gained two seats in the State Senate , making a 24 Democrat , 24 Republican tie in the senate , and increased their lead in the house of 57-44 .