Democrats officially gained control of the Georgia House of Representatives with a narrow 91-86 majority as of Monday, ending more than two decades of Republican dominance in the chamber.

The Associated Press called enough races on Monday to confirm the flip, which required Democrats to net at least 10 seats from their previous 81. The party achieved this despite some losses, including districts in Athens and middle Georgia. Three races remain unsettled, and one contest heads to a December 1 runoff.

Republicans had held the House since 2005. The shift comes alongside Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms' victory in the governor's race, marking the first time a Black woman has been elected governor in the United States. Republicans retained their majority in the state Senate with 29 seats to Democrats' 27.

House Minority Leader Carolyn Hugley, a Democrat from Columbus, is expected to become the new speaker and the first Black woman in that role. She stated that Georgians had given Democrats the opportunity to lead after more than 20 years of Republican control of state government.

The results create divided government in Georgia, with a Democratic governor and House facing a Republican Senate. This setup will require negotiation on budgets, education, healthcare, and tax policy when the new legislature convenes in January.

The House flip contributed to Democrats gaining control of at least 12 legislative chambers nationwide in the midterms. Several close races drew attention, including one involving an overlooked memory card that altered a southwest Georgia outcome and prompted an investigation into county election procedures.

Republican leaders indicated they would continue advocating for conservative priorities and explore legal options in recount-eligible contests. The narrow margin leaves little room for error as both parties prepare for the transition.