CNN reported that political shifts favoring Democrats are emerging in key state legislatures during this year’s U.S. midterm elections.
Swing-state races
Democrats are expected to make seat gains in Arizona, Michigan and Wisconsin, where Republicans currently hold full or partial control of the legislatures. A change in control could affect state policy, future congressional redistricting and the political landscape of the 2028 presidential election.
Current balance
The flash cited National Conference of State Legislatures data showing Republicans control both chambers in 28 states, Democrats control 18 states and three states have divided control. Nebraska’s legislature is nonpartisan. These are reported race assessments, not final results.
Source: BlockBeats English source, published Nov. 3, 2026.