Democrats gained a total of 52 seats in the 1930 election.
The Democrats gained a seat, becoming the largest party in terms of both representatives and popular vote.
Still, the Democrats gained some support just for showing.
It is widely expected that the Democrats will gain some ground.
Democrats gained four seats in the 2012 elections, gaining a 34-26 majority.
But it is not clear that the Democrats can gain traction on these issues.
Following the elections Democrats gained control of the council with a 16-13 majority.
"Now it looks as if the Democrats should gain seats."
As a result, Democrats can win a majority of votes nationwide and still not gain control.
For the first time in a long while, the Democrats have gained a measure of emotional heat, call it momentum.