As the federal storyline on Tuesday night became one of Democratic dominance, at the state level, Montana’s final results remained skewed toward Republicans. But, in a microcosm of the national blue wave, Democrats made a pair of pickups in both the state House and state Senate for a total of four additional seats for…

Democrats picked up two seats in the state Senate and at least one in the House of Representatives, according to The Associated Press. Two House races, one in Billings and another in Great Falls, are still too close to call. But even if Democrats lose both, their minority will grow to 20 in the Senate and 43 in the…