They were the states that broke Democratic hearts the last time — and the ones where any political comeback would have to begin.

So how did the Democrats do on Tuesday in 2016 Trump country? They won. They also lost. And both experiences are instructive for the party’s future.

This year, The New York Times focused on seven states where Democrats hoped to dig out after losses two years ago. Some were traditionally blue areas, like Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. Some were clear reaches, like Texas and Tennessee. Read the start of the series here.

Here’s a look at how the party fared:

Pennsylvania

Rebuilding the “blue wall” that President Trump breached was always going to start here.

Read the story: Trump Won Pennsylvania. Democrats Want the State (and His Voters) Back.