State legislatures

Building Democratic and progressive power in the states will enable us to unrig GOP-gerrymandered congressional and legislative maps, pass crucial electoral reforms, block regressive policies, and advance progress. Read our full 2026 downballot plan here.

345 target races in 19 states

State legislatures overview

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27Rep. control

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State

State

345 races

AL House District 10

  • Dem.Marilyn Lands
  • Rep.Aaron Thomas

Polls close 8 pm ET, Tuesday, November 3

Partners: Alabama Alliance

Partners: Alabama Alliance

AK Senate District C

  • Rep.Louise Stutes
  • Rep.Carrie Harris

Polls close 1 am ET, Wednesday, November 4

Partners: Alaska Center

Partners: Alaska Center

AK Senate District E

  • Rep.Cathy Giessel
  • Rep.Gretchen Stoddard

Polls close 1 am ET, Wednesday, November 4

Partners: Alaska Center

Partners: Alaska Center

AK Senate District M

  • Dem.Patricia Chesbro
  • Rep.Ryan Berry

Polls close 1 am ET, Wednesday, November 4

Partners: Alaska Center

Partners: Alaska Center

AK Senate District O

  • Dem.Peter Bauer
  • Rep.George Rauscher

Polls close 1 am ET, Wednesday, November 4

Partners: Alaska Center

Partners: Alaska Center

AK Senate District S

  • Dem.Wassilie Guy
  • Rep.Darren Deacon

Polls close 1 am ET, Wednesday, November 4

Partners: Alaska Center

Partners: Alaska Center

AZ Senate District 02

  • Dem.Amelia Gallitano
  • Rep.Shawnna Bolick

Polls close 9 pm ET, Tuesday, November 3

Partners: Our Voice Our Vote Arizona PAC

Partners: Our Voice Our Vote Arizona PAC

AZ Senate District 04

  • Dem.Aaron Lieberman
  • Rep.Carine Werner

Polls close 9 pm ET, Tuesday, November 3

Partners: Our Voice Our Vote Arizona PAC

Partners: Our Voice Our Vote Arizona PAC

AZ Senate District 09

  • Dem.Kiana Sears
  • Rep.Bridget Fitzgibbons

Polls close 9 pm ET, Tuesday, November 3

Partners: Our Voice Our Vote Arizona PAC

Partners: Our Voice Our Vote Arizona PAC

AZ Senate District 17

  • Dem.Edgar Soto
  • Rep.Christopher King

Polls close 9 pm ET, Tuesday, November 3

Partners: Our Voice Our Vote Arizona PAC

Partners: Our Voice Our Vote Arizona PAC

AZ Senate District 23

  • Dem.Brian Fernandez
  • Rep.Michelle Altherr

Polls close 9 pm ET, Tuesday, November 3

Partners: Mi Familia Vota AZ , Activate 48 PAC , Organize Arizona

Partners: Mi Familia Vota AZ , Activate 48 PAC , Organize Arizona

AZ House District 02

  • Dem.Stephanie Simacek
  • Rep.Paul Carver

Polls close 9 pm ET, Tuesday, November 3

Partners: Fuerte Arts Movement , States Win

Partners: Fuerte Arts Movement , States Win

Partners on the ground

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65 partners are working on state legislative races.

  • Dozens of people hold handmade signs, including “Stop the hate, vote no on HCR2060,” in front of the Arizona Capitol.

    Organize Arizona

    Arizona

    Talks with neighbors about the issues they care about to increase voter engagement, focused on Pima and Yuma counties.

    U.S. House AZ-02 and 6 more

  • Georgia Youth Justice Coalition canvassers take a selfie holding “Your vote is powerful” flyers.

    Georgia Youth Justice Coalition (GYJC) Action

    Georgia

    A youth-led organization in Georgia advocating for the world all young Georgians deserve.

    U.S. Senate – GA and 15 more

  • Members of the Black Leadership Action Coalition of Kentucky work through handouts around a table at a community meeting

    BLACK Action Fund (BLACK AF)

    Kentucky

    Working to build Black political power and a Black policy agenda for Kentucky through issue and electoral campaigns.

    U.S. House KY-06 and 5 more

  • A large group marches behind an Equality NC banner reading “fighting for lived equality since 1979.”

    Equality NC

    North Carolina

    North Carolina’s oldest statewide organization dedicated to securing rights for the LGBTQ community.

    U.S. Senate – NC and 7 more

  • Pennsylvania Stands Up members hold signs calling on lawmakers to fund education and taxing billionaires.

    Pennsylvania Stands Up

    Pennsylvania

    Organizes for power across race, place and generation to build a Pennsylvania that works for everyone.

    U.S. House PA-08 and 7 more

  • Georgia Equality staff and allies pose with a sign reading “Our schools are no place for your hate” at the Georgia Capitol.

    Georgia Equality

    Georgia

    Works to advance fairness, safety and opportunity for LGBT communities and allies across Georgia.

    U.S. Senate – GA and 60 more

  • Equality Florida Action PAC

    Florida

    The political arm of Equality Florida, the state's largest LGBTQ+ civil rights organization, endorsing and backing state and local candidates who champion LGBTQ+ equality.

    FL Senate District 10 and 35 more

  • A Voces de la Frontera Action organizer speaks at a microphone in front of an El Voto Latino mural in Wisconsin.

    Voces de la Frontera Action

    Wisconsin

    Works to empower Wisconsin communities through democratic political action and electoral engagement.

    U.S. House WI-01 and 41 more

  • About 15 Action Together NEPA members in matching shirts pose under a tent at an outdoor event.

    Action Together NEPA PAC

    Pennsylvania

    A progressive 501(c)(4) with members and chapters across 19 counties in northeastern Pennsylvania.

    U.S. House PA-07 and 21 more

  • Food AND Medicine organizers raise their fists in front of a Maine building.

    Food AND Medicine

    Maine

    Organizes, educates and empowers workers and communities in Maine in the fight for economic, social and racial justice.

    U.S. Senate – ME and 17 more

  • Pennsylvania Working Families Party volunteers hold “Vote Yes” signs for the state Supreme Court retention election.

    Pennsylvania Working Families Party

    Pennsylvania

    A grassroots party that recruits, trains and elects progressive leaders in Pennsylvania.

    U.S. House PA-03 and 16 more

  • Florida Freedom PAC

    Florida

    A Miami-based federal super PAC, active since 2012, that has paid for digital ads and door hangers supporting progressive candidates in Florida.

    U.S. Senate – FL (special) and 27 more

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