Original: 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.