2020 United States state legislative elections

The 2020 United States state legislative elections were held on November 3, 2020 for 86 state legislative chambers in 44 states. Across the fifty states, approximately 65 percent of all upper house seats and 85 percent of all lower house seats were up for election. Nine legislative chambers in the five permanently-inhabited U.S. territories and the federal district of Washington, D.C. also held elections. The elections took place concurrently with several other federal, state, and local elections, including the presidential election, U.S. Senate elections, U.S. House elections, and gubernatorial elections.

For related races, see 2020 United States elections.

2020 United States state legislative elections
November 3, 2020
95 legislative chambers
44 states; 5 territories
 
Party Republican Democratic
Chambers before 59 40[lower-alpha 1]
Chambers after 61 38[lower-alpha 1]
Overall change 2 2
Map of upper house elections:
     Democrats retained control
     Republicans gained control
     Republicans retained control
     Non-partisan legislature
     No regularly-scheduled elections
Map of lower house elections:
     Democrats retained control
     Republicans gained control
     Republicans retained control
     Coalition retained control
     Non-partisan legislature
     No regularly-scheduled elections

Prior to the elections, Democrats held 15 trifectas (control of the governor's office and legislative chambers), Republicans held 21 trifectas, and 14 states have a divided government. Nationwide, Republicans controlled approximately 60 percent of the legislative chambers and 52 percent of the legislative seats.[1] These elections had a major impact on the 2020 redistricting cycle, as many states held their final legislative elections prior to the decennial drawing of new congressional and state legislative districts.

Due to the impact the redistricting cycle will have on partisan control of Congress and state legislatures, the Democrats, who had not been in control of a majority of state legislatures across the U.S. since 2010, had hoped to retake control of key chambers in advance. However, despite fundraising efforts and projections of several Republican-held chambers in competitive states flipping, the Democrats failed to flip any state chambers, which they attributed to gerrymandering in the wake of the 2010 elections, as well as state laws restricting voting, President Donald Trump being on the ballot, and the Democrats' campaigning methods.[2][3][4][5] Following the election, Republicans have control of redistricting in 20 state governments, totaling 188 House districts, whereas Democrats have control in states with a total of 73 districts.[6] Overall, these elections saw the fewest partisan changes in state legislatures since 1944.[7]

Summary table
States holding regularly-scheduled legislative and gubernatorial elections in 2020:
  Governor and all legislative chambers
  All legislative chambers
  A portion of legislative chambers
  None
Seats parties gained in the lower houses 2020 elections:
  Democratic majority and Democrats lost seats
  Democratic majority and Democrats gained or held seats
  Republican majority and Republicans lost seats
  Republican majority and Republicans gained or held seats
  Coalition majority and lost a seat
  No election
  Non-partisan
Partisan control of state and territorial governments following the 2020 elections:
  Democratic trifecta maintained
  Republican trifecta maintained
  Republican trifecta established
  Divided government established
  Divided government maintained
  Officially non-partisan legislature
  Partisan control TBD

Regularly-scheduled elections were held in 86 of the 99 state legislative chambers in the United States. Nationwide, regularly-scheduled elections were held for 5,876 of the 7,383 legislative seats. Many legislative chambers held elections for all seats, but some legislative chambers that use staggered elections held elections for only a portion of the total seats in the chamber.[8] The chambers not up for election either hold regularly-scheduled elections in odd-numbered years, or have four-year terms and hold all regularly-scheduled elections in presidential midterm election years.

Note that this table only covers regularly-scheduled elections; additional special elections took place concurrently with these regularly-scheduled elections.

State Upper House[8] Lower House[8]
Seats up Total  % up Term Seats up Total  % up Term
Alabama 0 35 0 4 0 105 0 4
Alaska 10 20 50 4 40 40 100 2
Arizona 30 30 100 2 60 60 100 2
Arkansas 17 35 49 2/4[lower-alpha 2] 100 100 100 2
California 20 40 50 4 80 80 100 2
Colorado 18 35 51 4 65 65 100 2
Connecticut 36 36 100 2 151 151 100 2
Delaware 11 21 52 2/4[lower-alpha 2] 41 41 100 2
Florida 20 40 50 2/4[lower-alpha 2] 120 120 100 2
Georgia 56 56 100 2 180 180 100 2
Hawaii 13 25 52 2/4[lower-alpha 2] 51 51 100 2
Idaho 35 35 100 2 70 70 100 2
Illinois 20 59 34 2/4[lower-alpha 2] 118 118 100 2
Indiana 25 50 50 4 100 100 100 2
Iowa 25 50 50 4 100 100 100 2
Kansas 40 40 100 4 125 125 100 2
Kentucky 19 38 50 4 100 100 100 2
Louisiana 0 39 0 4 0 105 0 4
Maine 35 35 100 2 151 151 100 2
Maryland 0 47 0 4 0 141 0 4
Massachusetts 40 40 100 2 160 160 100 2
Michigan 0 38 0 4 110 110 100 2
Minnesota 67 67 100 2/4[lower-alpha 2] 134 134 100 2
Mississippi 0 52 0 4 0 122 0 4
Missouri 17 34 50 4 163 163 100 2
Montana 25 50 50 4 100 100 100 2
Nebraska 25[lower-alpha 3] 49[lower-alpha 3] 51[lower-alpha 3] 4 N/A (unicameral)
Nevada 10 21 48 4 42 42 100 2
New Hampshire 24 24 100 2 400 400 100 2
New Jersey 0 40 0 2/4[lower-alpha 2] 0 80 0 2
New Mexico 42 42 100 4 70 70 100 2
New York 63 63 100 2 150 150 100 2
North Carolina 50 50 100 2 120 120 100 2
North Dakota 23 47 49 4 47 94 50 4
Ohio 16 33 48 4 99 99 100 2
Oklahoma 24 48 50 4 101 101 100 2
Oregon 15 30 50 4 60 60 100 2
Pennsylvania 25 50 50 4 203 203 100 2
Rhode Island 38 38 100 2 75 75 100 2
South Carolina 46 46 100 4 124 124 100 2
South Dakota 35 35 100 2 70 70 100 2
Tennessee 16 33 48 4 99 99 100 2
Texas 16 31 52 2/4[lower-alpha 2] 150 150 100 2
Utah 15 29 52 4 75 75 100 2
Vermont 30 30 100 2 150 150 100 2
Virginia 0 40 0 4 0 100 0 2
Washington 25 49 51 4 98 98 100 2
West Virginia 17 34 50 4 100 100 100 2
Wisconsin 16 33 48 4 99 99 100 2
Wyoming 15 30 50 4 60 60 100 2
Total 1281 1972 65 N/A 4595 5411 85 N/A

Electoral predictions

Louis Jacobson of The Cook Political Report predicted that Republican-held chambers that could potentially flip to Democratic control included both chambers in Arizona, the Florida Senate, both chambers in Georgia, the Iowa House, the Michigan House, the Minnesota Senate, both chambers in North Carolina, both chambers in Pennsylvania, and the Texas House. He predicted that Republicans could potentially gain control of the Maine Senate, the Minnesota House, and both chambers in New Hampshire, all of which were controlled by the Democratic Party. Additionally, Jacobson predicted that Republicans could win control of the Alaska House, which was currently controlled by a coalition of Democrats and Republicans.[9]

Writing for Sabato's Crystal Ball, Chaz Nuttycombe highlighted the Alaska House and the New Hampshire Senate as the top pick-up opportunities for Republicans, and lists the Arizona House, the Arizona Senate, the Iowa House, the Michigan House, the Minnesota Senate, the North Carolina House, the North Carolina Senate, the Pennsylvania House, and the Texas House as the top pick-up opportunities for Democrats.[10]

State summaries

Alaska
Main articles: 2020 Alaska Senate election and 2020 Alaska House of Representatives election
House of Representatives results

Half of the seats of the Alaska Senate and all of the seats of the Alaska House of Representatives were up for election in 2020. The Alaska Senate is controlled by Republicans, while the Alaska House of Representatives is controlled by a coalition of Democrats, Republicans, and independents.[11] The Alaska House of Representatives is currently the only state legislative chamber controlled by a cross-partisan coalition.

Alaska Senate
Party Leader Before After Change
Republican Lyman Hoffman 13 13
Democratic Tom Begich 7 7
Total 20 20
Alaska House of Representatives
Party Leader Before After Change
Coalition Bryce Edgmon 23[lower-alpha 4] 22[lower-alpha 5] 1
Republican Lance Pruitt 17 18 1
Total 40 40

Arizona
Main articles: 2020 Arizona Senate election and 2020 Arizona House of Representatives election
Senate results

All of the seats of the Arizona Senate and the Arizona House of Representatives were up for election in 2020. Republicans have a government trifecta with control of the governorship and both state legislative chambers.

Arizona Senate
Party Leader Before After Change
Republican Rick Gray 17 16 1
Democratic David Bradley 13 14 1
Total 30 30
Arizona House of Representatives
Party Leader Before After Change
Republican Russell Bowers 31 31
Democratic Charlene Fernandez 29 29
Total 60 60

Arkansas
Main articles: 2020 Arkansas State Senate election and 2020 Arkansas House of Representatives election

Half of the seats of the Arkansas Senate and all of the seats of the Arkansas House of Representatives were up for election in 2020. Republicans held control of both chambers, maintaining a government trifecta.

Arkansas Senate
Party Leader Before After Change
Republican Bart Hester 26 28 2
Democratic Keith Ingram 9 7 2
Total 35 35
Arkansas House of Representatives
Party Leader Before After Change
Republican Matthew Shepherd 76 77 1
Democratic Fredrick Love 24 23 1
Total 100 100

California
Main articles: 2020 California State Senate election and 2020 California State Assembly election
State Senate results
State Assembly results

Half of the seats of the California State Senate and all of the seats of the California State Assembly were up for election in 2020. Democrats held control of both chambers, maintaining a government trifecta.

California State Senate
Party Leader Before After Change
Democratic Toni Atkins 29 31 2
Republican Shannon Grove 11 9 2
Total 40 40
California State Assembly
Party Leader Before After Change
Democratic Anthony Rendon 61 60 1
Republican Marie Waldron 18 19 1
Independent 1 1
Total 80 80

Colorado
Main articles: 2020 Colorado Senate election and 2020 Colorado House of Representatives election
Senate results
House of Representatives results

Half of the seats of the Colorado Senate and all of the seats of the Colorado House of Representatives were up for election in 2020. Democrats held control of both chambers, maintaining a government trifecta.

Colorado Senate
Party Leader Before After Change
Democratic Leroy Garcia 19 20 1
Republican Chris Holbert 16 15 1
Total 35 35
Colorado House of Representatives
Party Leader Before After Change
Democratic KC Becker 41 41
Republican Patrick Neville 24 24
Total 65 65

Connecticut
Main articles: 2020 Connecticut State Senate election and 2020 Connecticut House of Representatives election
Senate results
House of Representatives results

All of the seats of the Connecticut State Senate and the Connecticut House of Representatives were up for election in 2020. Democrats held control of both chambers, maintaining a government trifecta.

Connecticut State Senate
Party Leader Before After Change
Democratic Martin Looney 22 24 2
Republican Len Fasano 14 12 2
Total 36 36
Connecticut House of Representatives
Party Leader Before After Change
Democratic Matthew Ritter 97 97
Republican Themis Klarides 54 54
Total 151 151

Delaware
Main articles: 2020 Delaware Senate election and 2020 Delaware House of Representatives election
Senate results

Half of the seats of the Delaware Senate and all of the seats of the Delaware House of Representatives were up for election in 2020. Democrats held control of both chambers, maintaining a government trifecta.

Delaware Senate
Party Leader Before After Change
Democratic David McBride 12 14 2
Republican Gerald Hocker 9 7 2
Total 21 21
Delaware House of Representatives
Party Leader Before After Change
Democratic Peter Schwartzkopf 26 26
Republican Daniel Short 15 15
Total 41 41

Florida
Main articles: 2020 Florida Senate election and 2020 Florida House of Representatives election
Senate results
House of Representatives results

Half of the seats of the Florida Senate and all of the seats of the Florida House of Representatives were up for election in 2020. Republicans held control of both chambers, maintaining a government trifecta.

Florida Senate
Party Leader Before After Change
Republican Kathleen Passidomo 23 24 1
Democratic Audrey Gibson 17 16 1
Total 40 40
Florida House of Representatives
Party Leader Before After Change
Republican José R. Oliva 71 78 7
Democratic Kionne McGhee 46 42 4
Total 120 120

Georgia
Main articles: 2020 Georgia State Senate election and 2020 Georgia House of Representatives election
Senate results
House of Representatives results

All of the seats of the Georgia State Senate and the Georgia House of Representatives were up for election in 2020. Republicans held control of both chambers, maintaining a government trifecta.

Georgia State Senate
Party Leader Before After Change
Republican Butch Miller 35 34 1
Democratic Steve Henson 21 22 1
Total 56 56
Georgia House of Representatives
Party Leader Before After Change
Republican David Ralston 105 103 2
Democratic Bob Trammell 75 77 2
Total 180 180

Hawaii
Main articles: 2020 Hawaii Senate election and 2020 Hawaii House of Representatives election
House of Representatives results

Half of the seats of the Hawaii Senate and all of the seats of the Hawaii House of Representatives were up for election in 2020. Democrats held control of both chambers, maintaining a government trifecta.

Hawaii Senate
Party Leader Before After Change
Democratic Ron Kouchi 24 24
Republican Kurt Fevella 1 1
Total 25 25
Hawaii House of Representatives
Party Leader Before After Change
Democratic Scott Saiki 46 47 1
Republican Gene Ward 5 4 1
Total 51 51

Idaho
Main articles: 2020 Idaho Senate election and 2020 Idaho House of Representatives election
Senate results

All of the seats of the Idaho Senate and the Idaho House of Representatives were up for election in 2020. Republicans held control of both chambers, maintaining a government trifecta.

Idaho Senate
Party Leader Before After Change
Republican Chuck Winder 28 28
Democratic Michelle Stennett 7 7
Total 35 35
Idaho House of Representatives
Party Leader Before After Change
Republican Scott Bedke 56 58 2
Democratic Ilana Rubel 14 12 2
Total 70 70

Illinois
Main articles: 2020 Illinois Senate election and 2020 Illinois House of Representatives election
Senate results
House of Representatives results

One third of the seats of the Illinois Senate and all of the seats of the Illinois House of Representatives were up for election in 2020. Democrats held control of both chambers, maintaining a government trifecta.

Illinois Senate
Party Leader Before After Change
Democratic Don Harmon 40 41 1
Republican Bill Brady 19 18 1
Total 59 59
Illinois House of Representatives
Party Leader Before After Change
Democratic Mike Madigan 74 73 1
Republican Jim Durkin 44 45 1
Total 118 118

Indiana
Main articles: 2020 Indiana State Senate election and 2020 Indiana House of Representatives election

Half of the seats of the Indiana Senate and all of the seats of the Indiana House of Representatives were up for election in 2020. Republicans held control of both chambers, maintaining a government trifecta.

Indiana Senate
Party Leader Before After Change
Republican Rodric Bray 40 39 1
Democratic Greg Taylor 10 11 1
Total 50 50
Indiana House of Representatives
Party Leader Before After Change
Republican Todd Huston 67 71 4
Democratic Phil GiaQuinta 33 29 4
Total 100 100

Iowa
Main articles: 2020 Iowa Senate election and 2020 Iowa House of Representatives election
Senate results
House of Representatives results

Half of the seats of the Iowa Senate and all of the seats of the Iowa House of Representatives were up for election in 2020. Republicans held control of both chambers, maintaining a government trifecta.

Iowa Senate
Party Leader Before After Change
Republican Charles Schneider 32 32
Democratic Janet Petersen 18 18
Total 50 50
Iowa House of Representatives
Party Leader Before After Change
Republican Pat Grassley 53 59 6
Democratic Todd Prichard 47 41 6
Total 100 100

Kansas
Main articles: 2020 Kansas Senate election and 2020 Kansas House of Representatives election
Senate results

All of the seats of the Kansas Senate and the Kansas House of Representatives were up for election in 2020. Republicans held control of both chambers.

Kansas Senate
Party Leader Before After Change
Republican Susan Wagle 29 29
Democratic Anthony Hensley 11 11
Total 40 40
Kansas House of Representatives
Party Leader Before After Change
Republican Ron Ryckman Jr. 84 86 2
Democratic Tom Sawyer 41 39 2
Total 125 125

Kentucky
Main articles: 2020 Kentucky Senate election and 2020 Kentucky House of Representatives election

Half of the seats of the Kentucky Senate and all of the seats of the Kentucky House of Representatives were up for election in 2020. Republicans held control of both chambers. Because the Kentucky legislature can override gubernatorial vetoes with a simple majority vote, Republicans have a veto-proof majority in the state legislature.[12]

Kentucky Senate
Party Leader Before After Change
Republican Robert Stivers 28 30 2
Democratic Morgan McGarvey 10 8 2
Total 38 38
Kentucky House of Representatives
Party Leader Before After Change
Republican David Osborne 61 75 14
Democratic Joni Jenkins 39 25 14
Total 100 100

Maine
Main articles: 2020 Maine State Senate election and 2020 Maine House of Representatives election

All of the seats of the Maine Senate and the Maine House of Representatives were up for election in 2020. Democrats held control of both chambers, maintaining a government trifecta.

Maine Senate
Party Leader Before After Change
Democratic Troy Jackson 21 22 1
Republican Dana Dow 14 13 1
Total 35 35
Maine House of Representatives
Party Leader Before After Change
Democratic Sara Gideon 89 80 9
Republican Kathleen Dillingham 57 67 10
Independent 5 4 1
Total 151 151

Massachusetts
Main articles: 2020 Massachusetts Senate election and 2020 Massachusetts House of Representatives election
Senate results

All of the seats of the Massachusetts Senate and the Massachusetts House of Representatives were up for election in 2020. Democrats retained control of both chambers.

Massachusetts Senate
Party Leader Before After Change
Democratic Karen Spilka 34 37 3
Republican Bruce Tarr 6 3 3
Total 40 40
Massachusetts House of Representatives
Party Leader Before After Change
Democratic Robert DeLeo 127 129 2
Republican Bradley Jones Jr. 32 30 2
Independent 1 1
Total 160 160

Michigan
Main article: 2020 Michigan House of Representatives election
House of Representatives results

All of the seats of the Michigan House of Representatives were up for election in 2020. The Michigan Senate did not hold regularly scheduled elections in 2020. Republicans maintained control of the chamber.

Michigan House of Representatives
Party Leader Before After Change
Republican Lee Chatfield 58 58
Democratic Christine Greig 52 52
Total 110 110

Minnesota
Main articles: 2020 Minnesota Senate election and 2020 Minnesota House of Representatives election
Senate results
House of Representatives results

All of the seats of the Minnesota Senate and the Minnesota House of Representatives were up for election in 2020. Republicans maintained control of the senate, while Democrats maintained control of the house of representatives.

Minnesota Senate
Party Leader Before After Change
Republican Paul Gazelka 35 34 1
Democratic (DFL) Susan Kent 32 33 1
Total 67 67
Minnesota House of Representatives
Party Leader Before After Change
Democratic (DFL) Melissa Hortman 75 70 5
Republican Kurt Daudt 59 64 5
Total 134 134

Missouri
Main articles: 2020 Missouri State Senate election and 2020 Missouri House of Representatives election

Half of the seats of the Missouri Senate and all of the seats of the Missouri House of Representatives were up for election in 2020. Republicans held control of both chambers, maintaining a government trifecta.

Missouri Senate
Party Leader Before After Change
Republican Caleb Rowden 24 24
Democratic John Rizzo 10 10
Total 34 34
Missouri House of Representatives
Party Leader Before After Change
Republican Elijah Haahr 116 114 2
Democratic Crystal Quade 47 49 2
Total 163 163

Montana
Main articles: 2020 Montana Senate election and 2020 Montana House of Representatives election

Half of the seats of the Montana Senate and all of the seats of the Montana House of Representatives were up for election in 2020. Republicans held control of both chambers, and also gained a government trifecta by winning the gubernatorial election.

Montana Senate
Party Leader Before After Change
Republican Fred Thomas 30 31 1
Democratic Jon Sesso 20 19 1
Total 50 50
Montana House of Representatives
Party Leader Before After Change
Republican Greg Hertz 58 67 9
Democratic Casey Schreiner 42 33 9
Total 100 100

Nebraska
Main article: 2020 Nebraska State Legislature election

Nebraska is the only U.S. state with a unicameral legislature; half of the seats of the Nebraska Legislature were up for election in 2020. Nebraska is also unique in that its legislature is officially non-partisan and holds non-partisan elections, although the Democratic and Republican parties each endorse legislative candidates.

Nebraska Legislature
Party Before After Change
Republican 30 32 2
Democratic 18 17 1
Independent 1 0 1
Total 49 49

Nevada
Main articles: 2020 Nevada State Senate election and 2020 Nevada Assembly election
Senate results

Half of the seats of the Nevada Senate and all of the seats of the Nevada Assembly were up for election in 2020. Democrats held control of both chambers, maintaining a government trifecta.

Nevada Senate
Party Leader Before After Change
Democratic Nicole Cannizzaro 13 12 1
Republican James Settelmeyer 8 9 1
Total 21 21
Nevada Assembly
Party Leader Before After Change
Democratic Jason Frierson 29 26 3
Republican Robin L. Titus 13 16 3
Total 42 42

New Hampshire
Main articles: 2020 New Hampshire Senate election and 2020 New Hampshire House of Representatives election
House of Representatives results

All of the seats of the New Hampshire Senate and the New Hampshire House of Representatives were up for election in 2020. Republicans gained control of both chambers, establishing a government trifecta.

New Hampshire Senate
Party Leader Before After Change
Republican Chuck Morse 10 14 4
Democratic Donna Soucy 14 10 4
Total 24 24
New Hampshire House of Representatives
Party Leader Before After Change
Republican Dick Hinch 166 213 47
Democratic Steve Shurtleff 234 187 47
Total 400 400

New Mexico
Main articles: 2020 New Mexico State Senate election and 2020 New Mexico House of Representatives election
Senate results

All of the seats of the New Mexico Senate and the New Mexico House of Representatives were up for election in 2020. Democrats held control of both chambers, maintaining a government trifecta.

New Mexico Senate
Party Leader Before After Change
Democratic Peter Wirth 26 27 1
Republican Stuart Ingle 16 15 1
Total 42 42
New Mexico House of Representatives
Party Leader Before After Change
Democratic Brian Egolf 46 44 2
Republican James G. Townsend 24 25 1
Independent 0 1 1
Total 70 70

New York
Main articles: 2020 New York State Senate election and 2020 New York State Assembly election
State Senate results
State Assembly results

All of the seats of the New York State Senate and the New York State Assembly were up for election in 2020. Democrats held control of both chambers, maintaining a government trifecta.

New York State Senate
Party Leader Before After Change
Democratic Andrea Stewart-Cousins 39 43 4
Republican Rob Ortt 24 20 4
Total 63 63
New York State Assembly
Party Leader Before After Change
Democratic Carl Heastie 105 105
Republican William Barclay 44 43 1
Independence Fred Thiele 1 1
Independent 0 1 1
Total 150 150

North Carolina
Main articles: 2020 North Carolina Senate election and 2020 North Carolina House of Representatives election
Senate results
House of Representatives results

All of the seats of the North Carolina Senate and the North Carolina House of Representatives were up for election in 2020. Republicans retained control of both chambers.

North Carolina Senate
Party Leader Before After Change
Republican Philip E. Berger 29 28 1
Democratic Dan Blue 21 22 1
Total 50 50
North Carolina House of Representatives
Party Leader Before After Change
Republican Tim Moore 65 69 4
Democratic Darren Jackson 55 51 4
Total 120 120

North Dakota
Main articles: 2020 North Dakota Senate election and 2020 North Dakota House of Representatives election

Half of the seats of the North Dakota Senate and the North Dakota House of Representatives were up for election in 2020. Republicans retained control of both chambers, maintaining a government trifecta.

North Dakota Senate
Party Leader Before After Change
Republican Rich Wardner 37 40 3
Democratic-NPL Joan Heckaman 10 7 3
Total 47 47
North Dakota House of Representatives
Party Leader Before After Change
Republican Lawrence Klemin 79 80 1
Democratic-NPL Joshua Boschee 15 14 1
Total 94 94

Ohio
Main articles: 2020 Ohio Senate election and 2020 Ohio House of Representatives election
Senate results
House of Representatives results

Half of the seats of the Ohio Senate and all of the seats of the Ohio House of Representatives were up for election in 2020. Republicans retained control of both chambers, maintaining a government trifecta.

Ohio Senate
Party Leader Before After Change
Republican Larry Obhof 24 25 1
Democratic Kenny Yuko 9 8 1
Total 33 33
Ohio House of Representatives
Party Leader Before After Change
Republican Robert R. Cupp 61 64 3
Democratic Emilia Sykes 38 35 3
Total 99 99

Oklahoma
Main articles: 2020 Oklahoma Senate election and 2020 Oklahoma House of Representatives election

Half of the seats of the Oklahoma Senate and all of the seats of the Oklahoma House of Representatives were up for election in 2020. Republicans retained control of both chambers, maintaining a government trifecta.

Oklahoma Senate
Party Leader Before After Change
Republican Greg Treat 39 39
Democratic Kay Floyd 9 9
Total 48 48
Oklahoma House of Representatives
Party Leader Before After Change
Republican Charles McCall 77 82 5
Democratic Emily Virgin 24 19 5
Total 101 101

Oregon
Main articles: 2020 Oregon State Senate election and 2020 Oregon House of Representatives election

Half of the seats of the Oregon State Senate and all of the seats of the Oregon House of Representatives were up for election in 2020. Democrats retained control of both chambers, maintaining a government trifecta.

Oregon State Senate
Party Leader Before After Change
Democratic Rob Wagner 18 18
Republican Herman Baertschiger Jr. 12 12
Total 30 30
Oregon House of Representatives
Party Leader Before After Change
Democratic Tina Kotek 38 37 1
Republican Christine Drazan 22 23 1
Total 50 50

Pennsylvania
Main articles: 2020 Pennsylvania Senate election and 2020 Pennsylvania House of Representatives election
State Senate results
House of Representatives results

Half of the seats of the Pennsylvania State Senate and all of the seats of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives were up for election in 2020. Republicans retained control of both chambers.

Pennsylvania State Senate
Party Leader Before After Change
Republican Joe Scarnati 28 28
Democratic Jay Costa 21 21
Independent 1 1
Total 50 50
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
Party Leader Before After Change
Republican Bryan Cutler 110 113 3
Democratic Frank Dermody 93 90 3
Total 203 203

Rhode Island
Main articles: 2020 Rhode Island Senate election and 2020 Rhode Island House of Representatives election
Senate results

All of the seats of the Rhode Island Senate and the Rhode Island House of Representatives were up for election in 2020. Democrats retained control of both chambers, maintaining a government trifecta.

Rhode Island Senate
Party Leader Before After Change
Democratic Michael McCaffrey 33 33
Republican Dennis Algiere 5 5
Total 38 38
Rhode Island House of Representatives
Party Leader Before After Change
Democratic Nicholas Mattiello 66 65 1
Republican Blake Filippi 8 10 2
Total 75 75

South Carolina
Main articles: 2020 South Carolina Senate election and 2020 South Carolina House of Representatives election

All of the seats of the South Carolina Senate and the South Carolina House of Representatives were up for election in 2020. Republicans retained control of both chambers, maintaining a government trifecta.

South Carolina Senate
Party Leader Before After Change
Republican Harvey S. Peeler Jr. 27 30 3
Democratic Nikki G. Setzler 19 16 3
Total 46 46
South Carolina House of Representatives
Party Leader Before After Change
Republican Jay Lucas 80 81 1
Democratic J. Todd Rutherford 43 42 1
Total 123 123

South Dakota
Main articles: 2020 South Dakota Senate election and 2020 South Dakota House of Representatives election

All of the seats of the South Dakota Senate and the South Dakota House of Representatives were up for election in 2020. Republicans retained control of both chambers, maintaining a government trifecta.

South Dakota Senate
Party Leader Before After Change
Republican Kris Langer 30 32 2
Democratic Troy Heinert 5 3 2
Total 35 35
South Dakota House of Representatives
Party Leader Before After Change
Republican Steven Haugaard 59 62 3
Democratic Jamie Smith 11 8 3
Total 70 70

Tennessee
Main articles: 2020 Tennessee Senate election and 2020 Tennessee House of Representatives election
Senate results

Half of the seats of the Tennessee Senate and all of the seats of the Tennessee House of Representatives were up for election in 2020. Republicans retained control of both chambers, maintaining a government trifecta.

Tennessee Senate
Party Leader Before After Change
Republican Randy McNally 27 26 1
Democratic Jeff Yarbro 5 6 1
Total 33 33
Tennessee House of Representatives
Party Leader Before After Change
Republican Cameron Sexton 73 73
Democratic Karen Camper 26 26
Total 99 99

Texas
Main articles: 2020 Texas State Senate election and 2020 Texas House of Representatives election
Senate results
House of Representatives results

Half of the seats of the Texas Senate and all of the seats of the Texas House of Representatives were up for election in 2020. Republicans retained control of both chambers, maintaining a government trifecta.

Texas Senate
Party Leader Before After Change
Republican Brian Birdwell 19 18 1
Democratic John Whitmire 12 13 1
Total 31 31
Texas House of Representatives
Party Leader Before After Change
Republican Dennis Bonnen 83 83
Democratic Chris Turner 67 67
Total 150 150

Utah
Main articles: 2020 Utah Senate election and 2020 Utah House of Representatives election

Half of the seats of the Utah State Senate and all of the seats of the Utah House of Representatives were up for election in 2020. Republicans retained control of both chambers, maintaining a government trifecta.

Utah State Senate
Party Leader Before After Change
Republican J. Stuart Adams 23 23
Democratic Karen Mayne 6 6
Total 29 29
Utah House of Representatives
Party Leader Before After Change
Republican Brad Wilson 59 58 1
Democratic Brian King 16 17 1
Total 75 75

Vermont
Main articles: 2020 Vermont Senate election and 2020 Vermont House of Representatives election

All of the seats of the Vermont Senate and the Vermont House of Representatives were up for election in 2020. Democrats retained control of both chambers.

Vermont Senate
Party Leader Before After Change
Democratic Becca Balint 22 21 1
Republican Joe Benning 6 7 1
Progressive Anthony Pollina 2 2
Total 30 30
Vermont House of Representatives
Party Leader Before After Change
Democratic Mitzi Johnson 95 93 2
Republican Patricia McCoy 43 45 2
Progressive Robin Chesnut-Tangerman 7 7
Independent 5 5
Total 150 150

Washington
Main articles: 2020 Washington State Senate election and 2020 Washington House of Representatives election

Half of the seats of the Washington State Senate and all of the seats of the Washington House of Representatives were up for election in 2020. Democrats retained control of both chambers, maintaining a government trifecta.

Washington State Senate
Party Leader Before After Change
Democratic Karen Keiser 28 28
Republican John Braun 21 21
Total 49 49
Washington House of Representatives
Party Leader Before After Change
Democratic Laurie Jinkins 57 57
Republican J. T. Wilcox 41 41
Total 98 98

West Virginia
Main articles: 2020 West Virginia Senate election and 2020 West Virginia House of Delegates election
Senate results
House of Delegates results

Half of the seats of the West Virginia Senate and all of the seats of the West Virginia House of Delegates were up for election in 2020. Republicans retained control of both chambers, maintaining a government trifecta.

West Virginia Senate
Party Leader Before After Change
Republican Mitch Carmichael 20 23 3
Democratic Roman Prezioso 14 11 3
Total 34 34
West Virginia House of Delegates
Party Leader Before After Change
Republican Roger Hanshaw 58 76 18
Democratic Tim Miley 41 24 17
Independent 1 0 1
Total 100 100

Wisconsin
Main articles: 2020 Wisconsin State Senate election and 2020 Wisconsin State Assembly election
Senate results
State Assembly results

Half of the seats of the Wisconsin Senate and all of the seats of the Wisconsin State Assembly were up for election in 2020. Republicans retained control of both chambers.

Wisconsin Senate
Party Leader Before After Change
Republican Roger Roth 19 21 2
Democratic Janet Bewley 14 12 2
Total 33 33
Wisconsin State Assembly
Party Leader Before After Change
Republican Robin Vos 63 61 2
Democratic Gordon Hintz 36 38 2
Total 99 99

Wyoming
Main articles: 2020 Wyoming State Senate election and 2020 Wyoming House of Representatives election
Senate results
House of Representatives results

Half of the seats of the Wyoming Senate and all of the seats of the Wyoming House of Representatives were up for election in 2020. Republicans retained control of both chambers, maintaining a government trifecta.

Wyoming Senate
Party Leader Before After Change
Republican Drew Perkins 27 28 1
Democratic Chris Rothfuss 3 2 1
Total 30 30
Wyoming House of Representatives
Party Leader Before After Change
Republican Steve Harshman 50 51 1
Democratic Cathy Connolly 9 7 2
Libertarian N/A 0 1 1
Independent N/A 1 1
Total 60 60

Territorial and federal district summaries

American Samoa
Main article: 2020 American Samoan general election

All of the seats of the American Samoa Senate and the American Samoa House of Representatives were up for election. Members of the senate serve four-year terms, while members of the house of representative serve two-year terms. Gubernatorial and legislative elections are conducted on a nonpartisan basis in American Samoa.

Guam
Main article: 2020 Guamanian legislative election

All of the seats of the unicameral Legislature of Guam were up for election. All members of the legislature serve a two-year term. Democrats retained control of the legislature.

Guam Legislature
Party Leader Before After Change
Democratic Tina Rose Muña Barnes 10 8 2
Republican Telo T. Taitague 5 7 2
Total 15 15

Northern Mariana Islands

A portion of the seats of the Northern Mariana Islands Senate, and all of the seats of the Northern Mariana Islands House of Representatives, were up for election. Members of the senate serve either four-year terms, while members of the house serve two-year terms.

Northern Mariana Islands Senate[13]
Party Leader Before After Change
Republican Victor Hocog 6 5 1
Independent Paul Manglona 3 3
Democratic Edith Guerrero 0 1 1
Total 9 9
Northern Mariana Islands House of Representatives[14]
Party Leader Before After Change
Republican Blas Jonathan T. Attao 13 9 4
Democratic Edmund Villagomez 3 8 5
Independent 3 3
Total 20 20

Puerto Rico
Main articles: 2020 Puerto Rico Senate election and 2020 Puerto Rico House of Representatives election
Senate results
House of Representatives results

All of the seats of the Senate of Puerto Rico and the House of Representatives of Puerto Rico are up for election in 2020. Members of the Senate and the House of Representatives both serve four-year terms. The New Progressive Party lost control of both chambers, although the Popular Democratic Party only managed to gain majority control in the House due to the number of third party candidates elected.

Puerto Rico Senate
Party Leader Before After Change
Popular Democratic José Luis Dalmau 4 13 9
New Progressive Thomas Rivera Schatz 21 9 12
Citizen's Victory Movement Ana Irma Rivera Lassén 0 2 2
Puerto Rican Independence María de Lourdes Santiago 1 1
Project Dignity Joanne Rodríguez Veve 0 1 1
Independent 1 1
Total 27 27
Puerto Rico House of Representatives
Party Leader Before After Change
Popular Democratic Tatito Hernández 16 26 10
New Progressive Carlos Johnny Méndez 34 21 13
Citizen's Victory Movement Mariana Nogales Molinelli 0 2 2
Puerto Rican Independence Denis Márquez Lebrón 1 1
Project Dignity Lisie Burgos Muñiz 0 1 1
Total 51 51

U.S. Virgin Islands

All of the seats of the unicameral Legislature of the Virgin Islands were up for election in 2020. All members of the legislature serve a two-year term. Democrats retained control of the legislature.

Virgin Islands Legislature
Party Leader Before After Change
Democratic Novelle Francis 13 10 3
Independent 2 5 3
Total 15 15

Washington, D.C.
Main article: 2020 Council of the District of Columbia election
Council results

The Council of the District of Columbia serves as the legislative branch of the federal district of Washington, D.C. Half of the council seats are up for election in 2020. Council members serve four-year terms. Democrats retained supermajority control of the council.

District of Columbia Council
Party Leader Before After Change
Democratic Phil Mendelson 11 11
Independent 2 2
Total 13 13

Special elections

Various states held special elections for legislative districts throughout the year.[15] Overall, Democrats flipped a total of five seats in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Oregon, and South Carolina.

Alabama
Main article: 2020 Alabama elections § State House of Representatives

One special election was held for the Alabama Legislature in 2020.

Alaska
Main article: 2020 Alaska Senate election § M District (special)

One special election was held for the Alaska Legislature in 2020.

Arkansas

Three special elections were held for the Arkansas General Assembly in 2020.

  • House District 22: Republican Richard McGrew was elected on March 3, 2020 to succeed Republican Mickey Gates, who was removed from office on October 11, 2019 after he was charged with failure to pay taxes for several years.[19]
  • House District 34: Democrat Joy Springer was elected on March 3, 2020 to succeed Democrat John Walker, who died on October 28, 2019.[20]
  • House District 96: Republican Jill Bryant was elected on November 3, 2020 to succeed Republican Grant Hodges, who resigned on July 10, 2020 to take a job with Northwest Arkansas Community College.[21]

California
See also: List of special elections to the California State Senate

One special election was held for the California State Legislature in 2020.

Connecticut

Three special elections were held for the Connecticut General Assembly in 2020.

  • House District 48: Democrat Brian Smith was elected on January 14, 2020 to succeed Democrat Linda Orange, who died on November 20, 2019 of pancreatic cancer.[23]
  • House District 132: Republican Brian Farnen was elected on January 14, 2020 to succeed Republican Brenda Kupchick, who resigned on November 22, 2019 after she was elected First Selectwoman of Fairfield.[24]
  • House District 151: Republican Harry Arora was elected on January 21, 2020 to succeed Republican Fred Camillo, who resigned on December 2, 2019 after he was elected First Selectman of Greenwich.[25]

Florida

One special election was held for the Florida Legislature in 2020.

  • Senate District 20: Republican Danny Burgess was elected on November 3, 2020 to succeed Republican Tom Lee, who resigned on November 3, 2020 to run for local office.[26]

Georgia

Four special elections were held for the Georgia General Assembly in 2020.

Hawaii
Main article: 2020 Hawaii Senate election § District 16 (special)

One special election was held for the Hawaii State Legislature in 2020.

Illinois

Two special elections were held for the Illinois General Assembly in 2020.

Kentucky

Four special elections were held for the Kentucky General Assembly in 2020.

  • Senate District 26: Democrat Karen Berg was elected on June 23, 2020 to succeed Republican Ernie Harris, who resigned on April 15, 2020.
  • Senate District 38: Republican Mike Nemes was elected on January 14, 2020 to succeed Republican Dan Seum, who resigned on November 16, 2019.[33]
  • House District 67: Democrat Rachel Roberts was elected on February 25, 2020 to succeed Democrat Dennis Keene, who resigned on December 16, 2019 to become Kentucky Commissioner of Local Government.[34]
  • House District 99: Republican Richard White was elected on February 25, 2020 to succeed Democrat Rocky Adkins, who resigned on December 10, 2019 to become senior advisor to Governor Andy Beshear.[35]

Louisiana
Main article: 2020 Louisiana elections § Louisiana House of Representatives (special)

One special election was held for the Louisiana State Legislature in 2020.

Maine

One special election was held for the Maine Legislature in 2020.

  • House District 128: Democrat Kevin O'Connell was elected on March 3, 2020 to succeed Democrat Arthur Verow, who died on December 19, 2019 of a heart attack.[37]

Massachusetts

Five special elections were held for the Massachusetts General Court in 2020. Democrats flipped two seats previously held by Republicans.

Michigan
Main article: 2020 Michigan's 34th House of Representatives district special election

Two special elections were held for the Michigan Legislature in 2020.

Minnesota
See also: List of special elections to the Minnesota House of Representatives

Two special elections were held for the Minnesota Legislature in 2020.

  • House District 30A: Republican Paul Novotny was elected on February 4, 2020 to succeed Republican Nick Zerwas, who resigned on December 6, 2019, citing medical reasons.[44]
  • House District 60A: Democrat Sydney Jordan was elected on February 4, 2020 to succeed Democrat Diane Loeffler, who died on November 16, 2019 of cancer.[45]

Mississippi

Six special elections were held for the Mississippi Legislature in 2020.

  • Senate District 15: Republican Bart Williams was elected on October 13, 2020 to succeed Republican Gary Jackson, who resigned on June 30, 2020 due to health reasons.[46]
  • Senate District 39: Republican Jason Barrett was elected on October 13, 2020 to succeed Republican Sally Doty, who resigned on July 16, 2020 after she was appointed executive director of the Mississippi Public Utilities Staff by Governor Tate Reeves.[47]
  • House District 37: Republican Lynn Wright was elected on October 13, 2020 to succeed Republican Gary Chism, who resigned on June 30, 2020.[48]
  • House District 66: Democrat De'Keither Stamps was elected on October 13, 2020 to succeed Democrat Jarvis Dortch, who resigned on July 2, 2020 to become executive director of the Mississippi American Civil Liberties Union.[49]
  • House District 87: Republican Joseph Tubb was elected on November 24, 2020 to succeed Republican William Andrews III, who resigned on March 31, 2020.[50]
  • House District 88: Republican Robin Robinson was elected on June 23, 2020 to succeed Republican Ramona Blackledge, who resigned on January 31, 2020.[51]

New Hampshire

One special election was held for the New Hampshire General Court in 2020. Democrats flipped one seat previously held by a Republican.

  • House District Merrimack 24: Demcorat Kathleen Martins was elected on March 10, 2020 to succeed Republican Dick Marple, who died on December 13, 2019.[52]

New Jersey

Two special elections were held for the New Jersey Legislature in 2020.

Oklahoma
Main article: 2020 Oklahoma Senate election § Special elections

One special election was held for the Oklahoma Legislature in 2020.

Oregon
Main article: 2020 Oregon State Senate election § 10th District (special)

One special election was held for the Oregon Legislative Assembly in 2020. Democrats flipped one seat previously held by a Republican.

Pennsylvania
Main articles: 2020 Pennsylvania Senate election § Special election, and 2020 Pennsylvania House of Representatives election § Special elections

Five special elections were held for the Pennsylvania General Assembly in 2020.

Rhode Island

One special election was held for the Rhode Island General Assembly in 2020.

  • House District 56: Democrat Joshua Giraldo was elected on March 3, 2020 to succeed Democrat Shelby Maldonado, who resigned on December 16, 2019.[59]

South Carolina

Two special elections were held for the South Carolina General Assembly in 2020. Democrats flipped one seat previously held by a Republican.

Texas
Main article: 2020 Texas State Senate election § Special elections

Five special elections were held for the Texas Legislature in 2020.

Virginia

One special election was held for the Virginia General Assembly in 2020.

Washington

One special election was held for the Washington State Legislature in 2020.

Table of partisan control

Prior to the 2020 elections, Republicans control approximately 60 percent of the state legislative chambers and 52 percent of the state legislative seats in the United States.[1] Nationwide, approximately 40 percent of the population of the United States (including federal districts and territories) live in states with Republican control of the state government, 37 percent live in states with Democratic control, and 22 percent live in states with divided government.[lower-alpha 6]

This table shows the partisan control of governor's offices and state legislative chambers in each state. In situations where one party controls the governor's office and both legislative chambers (known as a "government trifecta"),[70] that party is marked as having "overall" control of the state. Otherwise, overall control of the state is marked as being divided.

Subdivision[71][72] Before 2020 elections[73][lower-alpha 7] After 2020 elections
Subdivision PVI % Pop. Governor Upper house Lower house Overall Governor Upper house Lower house Overall
 
Alabama R+14 1.48 Rep Rep 27–8 Rep 75–28 Rep Rep Rep Rep Rep
Alaska R+9 0.22 Rep Rep 13–7 Coal. 22–17[lower-alpha 1] Div Rep Rep Coal. Div
Arizona R+5 2.19 Rep Rep 17–13 Rep 31–29 Rep Rep Rep Rep Rep
Arkansas R+15 0.91 Rep Rep 26–9 Rep 75–23 Rep Rep Rep Rep Rep
California D+12 11.91 Dem Dem 29–11 Dem 61–17–1 Dem Dem Dem Dem Dem
Colorado D+1 1.74 Dem Dem 19–16 Dem 41–24 Dem Dem Dem Dem Dem
Connecticut D+6 1.07 Dem Dem 22–14 Dem 91–60 Dem Dem Dem Dem Dem
Delaware D+6 0.29 Dem Dem 12–9 Dem 26–15 Dem Dem Dem Dem Dem
Florida R+2 6.47 Rep Rep 23–17 Rep 73–46 Rep Rep Rep Rep Rep
Georgia R+5 3.2 Rep Rep 35–21 Rep 105–75 Rep Rep Rep Rep Rep
Hawaii D+18 0.43 Dem Dem 24–1 Dem 46–5 Dem Dem Dem Dem Dem
Idaho R+19 0.54 Rep Rep 28–7 Rep 56–14 Rep Rep Rep Rep Rep
Illinois D+7 3.82 Dem Dem 40–19 Dem 73–44 Dem Dem Dem Dem Dem
Indiana R+9 2.03 Rep Rep 40–10 Rep 67–33 Rep Rep Rep Rep Rep
Iowa R+3 0.95 Rep Rep 32–18 Rep 53–47 Rep Rep Rep Rep Rep
Kansas R+13 0.88 Dem Rep 29–11 Rep 84–41 Div Dem Rep Rep Div
Kentucky R+15 1.35 Dem Rep 28–10 Rep 62–38 Div Dem Rep Rep Div
Louisiana R+11 1.4 Dem Rep 27–12 Rep 68–35–2 Div Dem Rep Rep Div
Maine D+3 0.41 Dem Dem 21–14 Dem 88–57–6 Dem Dem Dem Dem Dem
Maryland D+12 1.82 Rep Dem 32–14 Dem 99–42 Div Rep Dem Dem Div
Massachusetts D+12 2.09 Rep Dem 36–4 Dem 127–31–1 Div Rep Dem Dem Div
Michigan D+1 3.01 Dem Rep 22–16 Rep 58–51 Div Dem Rep Rep Div
Minnesota D+1 1.7 Dem Rep 35–32 Dem 75–59 Div Dem Rep Dem Div
Mississippi R+9 0.9 Rep Rep 36–16 Rep 76–45–1 Rep Rep Rep Rep Rep
Missouri R+9 1.85 Rep Rep 23–8 Rep 113–48 Rep Rep Rep Rep Rep
Montana R+11 0.32 Dem Rep 30–20 Rep 57–43 Div Rep Rep Rep Rep
Nebraska R+14 0.58 Rep NP[lower-alpha 8] N/A[lower-alpha 8] Rep NP[lower-alpha 8] N/A[lower-alpha 8]
Nevada D+1 0.93 Dem Dem 13–8 Dem 29–13 Dem Dem Dem Dem Dem
New Hampshire Even 0.41 Rep Dem 14–10 Dem 231–158–1 Div Rep Rep Rep Rep
New Jersey D+7 2.68 Dem Dem 25–15 Dem 52–28 Dem Dem Dem Dem Dem
New Mexico D+3 0.63 Dem Dem 26–16 Dem 45–24 Dem Dem Dem Dem Dem
New York D+11 5.86 Dem Dem 40–20 Dem 103–42–1 Dem Dem Dem Dem Dem
North Carolina R+3 3.16 Dem Rep 28–21 Rep 64–55 Div Dem Rep Rep Div
North Dakota R+17 0.23 Rep Rep 37–10 Rep 79–15 Rep Rep Rep Rep Rep
Ohio R+3 3.52 Rep Rep 24–9 Rep 61–38 Rep Rep Rep Rep Rep
Oklahoma R+20 1.19 Rep Rep 38–9 Rep 77–23 Rep Rep Rep Rep Rep
Oregon D+5 1.27 Dem Dem 18–12 Dem 38–22 Dem Dem Dem Dem Dem
Pennsylvania Even 3.86 Dem Rep 28–21–1 Rep 109–93 Div Dem Rep Rep Div
Rhode Island D+10 0.32 Dem Dem 33–5 Dem 66–9 Dem Dem Dem Dem Dem
South Carolina R+8 1.55 Rep Rep 27–19 Rep 78–44 Rep Rep Rep Rep Rep
South Dakota R+14 0.27 Rep Rep 30–5 Rep 59–11 Rep Rep Rep Rep Rep
Tennessee R+14 2.06 Rep Rep 28–5 Rep 73–26 Rep Rep Rep Rep Rep
Texas R+8 8.74 Rep Rep 19–11 Rep 84–66 Rep Rep Rep Rep Rep
Utah R+20 0.97 Rep Rep 23–6 Rep 59–16 Rep Rep Rep Rep Rep
Vermont D+15 0.19 Rep Dem 22–6–1 Dem 94–44–12 Div Rep Dem Dem Div
Virginia D+1 2.57 Dem Dem 21–19 Dem 55–45 Dem Dem Dem Dem Dem
Washington D+7 2.29 Dem Dem 29–20 Dem 57–41 Dem Dem Dem Dem Dem
West Virginia R+20 0.54 Rep Rep 20–14 Rep 58–41–1 Rep Rep Rep Rep Rep
Wisconsin Even 1.75 Dem Rep 18–13 Rep 63–35 Div Dem Rep Rep Div
Wyoming R+25 0.17 Rep Rep 27–3 Rep 50–9–1 Rep Rep Rep Rep Rep
U.S. states N/A 98.71 Rep 26–24 Rep 30–19 Rep 28–21[lower-alpha 9] Rep 20–15[lower-alpha 10] Rep 27–23 Rep 31–18 Rep 29–20 Rep 22–15
Washington, D.C. D+43 0.21 Dem[lower-alpha 11] Dem[lower-alpha 11] Dem Dem Dem Dem
American Samoa N/A 0.02 NP/D[lower-alpha 12] NP NP NP NP/D[lower-alpha 12] NP NP NP
Guam 0.05 Dem Dem Dem Dem Dem Dem
N. Mariana Islands 0.02 Rep Rep Rep Rep Rep Rep Div Div
Puerto Rico 0.96 PNP/R[lower-alpha 13] PNP PNP PNP PNP/D Div PDP Div
U.S. Virgin Islands 0.03 Dem Dem Dem Dem Dem Dem
United States Even 100 28–28 Rep 31–22[lower-alpha 14] Rep 30–20 Rep 21–18 28–28 Rep 32–21[lower-alpha 14] Rep 29–20 Rep 22–18
Subdivision PVI % Pop. Governor Upper house Lower house Overall Governor Upper house Lower house Overall
Subdivision Before 2020 elections After 2020 elections

See also

Notes
  1. The Alaska House of Representatives is controlled by a coalition of Democrats, Republicans, and independents. The minority caucus consists of Republicans who are not part of the majority coalition.
  2. The upper houses of Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Minnesota, New Jersey, and Texas use a 2-4-4 term length system.
  3. These figures represent the seats of Nebraska's unicameral legislature.
  4. Consists of 15 Democrats, 5 Republicans, and 2 Independents.
  5. Consists of 15 Democrats, 3 Republicans, and 4 Independents.
  6. The remaining portion of the U.S. population lives in Nebraska or American Samoa (which have non-partisan legislatures), or Puerto Rico, where the PNP has a trifecta.
  7. Partisan seat figures were compiled in August 2020.
  8. Nebraska has a unicameral, officially non-partisan legislature. For this reason, Nebraska is not included in the overall tallies of partisan control (except for governor) and the overall control column is labeled as "N/A".
  9. Republicans controlled the lower house in 29 states, Democrats controlled the lower house in 20 states, and one state, Alaska, had a lower house controlled by a coalition.
  10. Republicans held a trifecta in 20 states, Democrats held a trifecta in 15 states, and 14 states had a divided government.
  11. Washington, D.C., does not elect a governor or state legislature, but it does elect a mayor and a city council.
  12. Although elections for governor of American Samoa are non-partisan, Governor Lolo Matalasi Moliga has affiliated with the Democratic Party at the national level since re-election in 2016. He is counted as a Democrat for the overall tally.
  13. Puerto Rican Governor Wanda Vázquez Garced is a member of the Puerto Rican New Progressive Party and affiliates with the Republican Party at the national level. She is counted as a Republican in the overall tally.
  14. The upper house tally includes the unicameral legislatures of Washington, D.C., Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

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