Key Takeaways
- A trifecta occurs when the same political party controls both chambers of the legislature and the governor’s mansion.
- In 2026, 39 states have a single party trifecta. Only 11 states are not under single party control. There are 16 Democratic trifectas, 23 Republican trifectas, and 11 states with split government.
- Virginia was the only state to see change in full party control after the 2025 state elections by flipping the governor’s office from Republican to Democratic control.
- For a full breakdown of how gubernatorial and legislative control interact across all 50 states, see our 2026 Governors and Legislatures chart. For an early look at which 2026 races are most competitive, see our 2026 State Elections outlook.
State Government Trifectas in 2026
2026 State Government Trifectas Map
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How Many States Have Democratic Trifectas?
In 2026, there are 16 Democratic trifectas.
How Many States Have Republican Trifectas?
In 2026, there are 23 Republican trifectas.
How Many States Have Split Government?
In 2026, 11 states have split government.