Fact check: What are the current democrat controlled state governments in the US as of 2025?

1. Summary of the results

The current state of Democrat-controlled state governments in the US as of 2025 is that Democrats control 15 states, according to multiple sources, including ^[1] and ^[2], which both state that Democrats control 15 states, with Republicans controlling 23 and 11 or 12 states having split control ^{[1] [2]}. Additionally, ^[2] confirms that there are 15 states with Democratic state control, where the same party holds both legislative chambers and the governorship ^[2]. A more detailed list of Democratic-controlled states is provided by ^[3], which includes 19 states with Democratic-controlled legislatures and governorships: California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, and Washington ^[3]. It is also worth noting that there are 23 Democratic governors in the US, according to ^[4] and ^[5], which may not necessarily translate to full Democratic control of the state government ^{[4] [5]}.

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

One key piece of missing context is the distinction between Democratic-controlled state governments and Democratic governors, as having a Democratic governor does not necessarily mean that the state government is fully controlled by Democrats ^{[4] [5]}. Additionally, the analyses provided by ^[6] and ^[7] offer alternative viewpoints on the importance of Democratic governors and their potential impact on the party's national prospects ^{[6] [7]}. Furthermore, the DLCC target map highlights key battleground states where Democrats are focusing their efforts, which may not be reflected in the current composition of state governments ^[6]. It is also important to consider the dates of publication for each source, as the information may have changed since the analyses were published, although specific dates are not provided ^{[1] [2] [3] [6] [4] [7] [5]}.

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original statement asks for the current Democrat-controlled state governments in the US as of 2025, without providing any context or definition of what constitutes "control" ^{[1] [2]}. This lack of clarity may lead to misinformation or bias in the interpretation of the results, as different sources may have different definitions of control ^{[2] [3]}. Additionally, the emphasis on Democratic-controlled state governments may benefit the Democratic Party by highlighting their areas of strength, while potentially overshadowing the importance of Republican-controlled states ^{[1] [2]}. The sources provided by ^[7] and ^[6] may also be seen as promoting a positive narrative about Democratic governors and their potential impact on the party's national prospects, which could be perceived as biased ^{[7] [6]}.