Trifectas, supermajorities, and wave elections: What we're watching in 2026 state legislative races

On Nov. 3, elections are happening in 46 states for 88 of the 99 state legislative chambers. In total, 6,139 of the country's 7,386 state legislative seats are up for election in 2026. Republicans have majorities in 51 of the state legislative chambers whose members are up for election this year, and Democrats control 34. […]