Republicans gain big in U.S. state legislative elections (Updates number of chambers gained by Republicans, adds statement from Republican group head, details) By Karen Pierog Via Reuters - The Republican wave that hit the U.S. Congress in Tuesday's midterm election also boosted the party in state races, where it gained control of 10 chambers and could be on track to holding the largest number of legislative seats since before the Great Depression. Democrats lost their majorities in the West Virginia House, Nevada Assembly and Senate, New Hampshire House, Minnesota House, New York … [Read more...]