HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) - Connecticut's Democratic controlled General Assembly will become decidedly more Republican when lawmakers return in January.

In Tuesday's election, the GOP picked up enough seats to create an 18-to-18 partisan makeup in the state Senate, marking the state's first tied Senate since 1893. Meanwhile, Republicans greatly narrowed the Democrats' advantage in the House of Representatives, with unofficial results showing a 79-72 breakdown.

Republicans on Wednesday credited voter frustration with the state's budget and economy, coupled with momentum created by Donald Trump, for the overwhelming legislative victory.

Senators and staff are trying to determine how a tied Senate will operate. While it appears the Democrats will still hold sway, considering Democratic Lt. Gov. Nancy Wyman can break tie votes, there are still many questions about how committees and leadership roles will operate.