Key Takeaways
- Within the 50 state legislatures, 18 are under full Democratic control, 28 are under full Republican control, and 4 have split control. Scroll down to download a map of red and blue states for 2026.
- In 2026, 46 states will hold state legislative elections across 88 of the nation's 99 chambers. Control of several chambers is expected to be competitive in 2026, with toss-up chambers in Arizona, Michigan, Wisconsin, and New Hampshire.
- For an early look at which 2026 races are most competitive, see our 2026 State Elections outlook.
- For a full picture of how legislative control interacts with gubernatorial partisan control across all 50 states, see our 2026 state political map and Governors and Legislatures chart.
- No state legislatures changed overall party control between 2025 and 2026. Only New Jersey and Virginia had regular legislative elections in 2025, but several states had special elections. All Assembly seats in New Jersey were up for election and Democrats expanded their current majority (Senate wasn't up for election in 2025). The same was true in Virginia.
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2026 State Legislatures
Red and Blue States Map
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How Many State Legislatures Are Controlled by Republicans in 2026?
In 2026, 28 state legislatures are under full Republican control.
How Many State Legislatures Are Controlled by Democrats in 2026?
In 2026, 18 state legislatures are under full Democratic control.
How Many State Legislatures Have Split Control in 2026?
In 2026, 4 state legislatures have split control.