Key Takeaways
- Securing a supermajority in both chambers of the legislature allows the majority party to enact legislation into law regardless of the governor’s veto. So, like a “trifecta,” the majority party has a clear path to enact policies without threat of gubernatorial veto or roadblocks from the minority party.
- In 2026, Democrats will have supermajorities in both chambers in 9 states and in one chamber in 2 states. Republicans will have supermajorities in both chambers in 20 states and in one chamber in 3 states.
- After the 2025 elections, two states had major changes to their supermajority status. Mississippi Republicans formerly had a supermajority in both legislative chambers, but after special elections have lost their supermajority in the Senate. Additionally, New Jersey Democrats secured a legislative supermajority in the Assembly.
How Many States Have Republican Supermajorities in 2026?
In 2026, Republicans will have supermajorities in legilative both chambers in 20 states and in one chamber in 3 states.
How Many States Have Democratic Supermajorities in 2026?
In 2026, Democrats will have supermajorities in both legislative chambers in 9 states and in one chamber in 2 states.
2026 Supermajorities Map
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