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US State Legislative Seats 2026

The number of state legislative seats held by Republicans and Democrats in 2026.

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Jan 12, 2026

Which Republican members of Congress are running for governor in 2026 and how might that change state-level politics?

A historically large wave of Republican members of Congress have abandoned bids for House or Senate seats to run for governor in 2026, including high‑profile House members such as Andy Biggs (AZ), Byr...

Jan 9, 2026

How do republican trifecta states differ in policy from democratic trifecta states?

Republican trifecta states currently outnumber Democratic trifectas—roughly 23 Republican to 15 Democratic as of early 2026—giving one party unified control of governorships and both legislative chamb...