Key Takeaways
- Within the 50 state legislatures, 18 are under full Democratic control, 28 are under full Republican control, and 4 have split control.
- Going into 2026, only New Jersey and Virginia had regular legislative elections in 2025, but several states had special elections. No state legislatures changed overall party control.
- All Assembly seats in New Jersey were up for election and Democrats expanded their current majority (Senate wasn’t up for election this year). The same was true in Virginia.
- Scroll down to download a map of red and blue states for 2025.
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 Republican control.
How Many State Legislatures Have Split Control in 2026?
In 2026, 4 state legislatures have split control.
2026 State Legislatures Map
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