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.

State legislatures overview

620 target races77 flips425 won112 lost83 not called

All state legislatures6 chambers flipped to Dem

19181 nonpartisan12 not called

Chambers that changed hands

Downballot races displayed in certain states, such as New York and Maryland, reflect the target priorities of our grassroots partner organizations, not direct financial contributions by Movement Voter PAC.

NC House District 37

Flip Won

Decker54.7%

Pare45.3%

Margin: 4,604 votes (9.4 pts)

48,752 votes cast99% counted

Partners: Education Justice Action , Carolina Federation , Down Home North Carolina , and 11 more

Partners: Education Justice Action , Carolina Federation , and 12 more

Partners: Education Justice Action , Carolina Federation , Down Home North Carolina , and 11 more

NC House District 25

Flip Won

Wilkins52.7%

Chesser44.7%

Margin: 3,080 votes (8.0 pts)

38,770 votes cast99% counted

Partners: Carolina Federation , Down Home North Carolina , Siembra PAC , and 9 more

Partners: Carolina Federation , Down Home North Carolina , Siembra PAC , NCAAT in Action , and 8 more

Partners: Carolina Federation , Down Home North Carolina , Siembra PAC , and 9 more

Partners: Carolina Federation , Down Home North Carolina , Siembra PAC , NCAAT in Action , and 8 more

NC House District 73

Flip Won

Monks53.8%

Almond46.2%

Margin: 2,449 votes (7.6 pts)

32,217 votes cast99% counted

Partners: Education Justice Action , Carolina Federation , Down Home North Carolina , and 9 more

Partners: Education Justice Action , Carolina Federation , and 10 more

Partners: Education Justice Action , Carolina Federation , Down Home North Carolina , and 9 more

NC House District 74

Flip Won

North57.1%

Zenger42.9%

Margin: 5,805 votes (14.2 pts)

41,081 votes cast99% counted

Partners: Education Justice Action , Carolina Federation , Down Home North Carolina , and 9 more

Partners: Education Justice Action , Carolina Federation , and 10 more

Partners: Education Justice Action , Carolina Federation , Down Home North Carolina , and 9 more

NC House District 105

Flip Won

McCool57.1%

Cotham42.9%

Margin: 6,129 votes (14.2 pts)

43,087 votes cast99% counted

Partners: Action NC , Equality NC , Education Justice Action , Carolina Federation , and 8 more

NC Senate District 07

Flip Won

Bichler52.6%

Lee47.4%

Margin: 4,841 votes (5.2 pts)

91,779 votes cast99% counted

Partners: Equality NC , Education Justice Action , Carolina Federation , and 8 more

NC Senate District 11

Flip Won

Gailliard51.4%

Barnes46.3%

Margin: 4,497 votes (5.1 pts)

88,263 votes cast99% counted

Partners: Education Justice Action , Carolina Federation , Down Home North Carolina , and 7 more

Partners: Education Justice Action , Carolina Federation , and 8 more

Partners: Education Justice Action , Carolina Federation , Down Home North Carolina , and 7 more

WI Senate District 17

Flip Won

Jacobson53.8%

Marklein46.2%

Margin: 6,182 votes (7.6 pts)

81,368 votes cast99% counted

Partners: Wisconsin Working Families Party , Wisconsin Conservation Voters IEC , and 6 more

MI House District 27

Flip Won

Churches51.8%

Linting48.2%

Margin: 1,641 votes (3.6 pts)

44,585 votes cast99% counted

Partners: Arab Americans for Progress , Michigan Working Families Party , and 5 more

Partners: Arab Americans for Progress , Michigan Working Families Party , Distill Social , and 4 more

Partners: Arab Americans for Progress , Michigan Working Families Party , and 5 more

Partners: Arab Americans for Progress , Michigan Working Families Party , Distill Social , and 4 more

WI Assembly District 61

Flip Won

Brist56.2%

Donovan43.8%

Margin: 3,355 votes (12.4 pts)

26,845 votes cast99% counted

Partners: 350 Wisconsin Action , Voces de la Frontera Action , and 5 more

NC House District 35

Flip Won

Hopkins54.9%

Schietzelt45.1%

Margin: 4,613 votes (9.8 pts)

46,601 votes cast99% counted

Partners: Carolina Federation , Siembra NC Action , NCAAT in Action , Equality NC , and 2 more

WI Assembly District 51

Flip Won

Gruber54.6%

Novak43.7%

Margin: 2,956 votes (10.9 pts)

27,217 votes cast99% counted

Partners: Voces de la Frontera Action , 350 Wisconsin Action , and 4 more

WI Assembly District 85

Flip Won

Kroll54.1%

Snyder45.9%

Margin: 1,865 votes (8.2 pts)

22,889 votes cast99% counted

Partners: Voces de la Frontera Action , Power to the Polls Wisconsin , and 4 more

GA Senate District 48

Flip Won

Murvartian52.9%

Still47.1%

Margin: 4,468 votes (5.8 pts)

77,604 votes cast98% counted

Partners: Asian American Advocacy Fund PAC , Georgia Youth Justice Coalition Action , and 3 more

Partners: Asian American Advocacy Fund PAC , and 4 more

Partners: Asian American Advocacy Fund PAC , Georgia Youth Justice Coalition Action , and 3 more

GA House District 44

Flip Won

Bell52.0%

Parsons48.0%

Margin: 1,128 votes (4.0 pts)

27,938 votes cast99% counted

Partners: Georgia Equality , Georgia Working Families Party , and 3 more

GA House District 99

Flip Won

Kang58.5%

Reeves41.5%

Margin: 3,961 votes (17.0 pts)

23,429 votes cast99% counted

Partners: Asian American Advocacy Fund PAC , Georgia Equality , and 3 more

Partners on the ground

At least 103 partners are working on state legislative races.

Texas Organizing Project
Texas
Runs large independent get-out-the-vote field programs, focusing on Black and Latino voters in Texas.
U.S. Senate – TX and 10 more
U.S. Senate – TX and 10 more
Active in U.S. Senate – TX and 10 more
Active in U.S. Senate – TX and 10 more
Make the Road Action Nevada
Nevada
Builds political power in working-class Latinx communities through electoral and grassroots organizing.
U.S. House NV-02 and 13 more
U.S. House NV-02 and 13 more
Active in U.S. House NV-02 and 13 more
Active in U.S. House NV-02 and 13 more
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
U.S. House AZ-02 and 6 more
Active in U.S. House AZ-02 and 6 more
Active in U.S. House AZ-02 and 6 more
Siembra NC Action
North Carolina
A grassroots basebuilding organization defending North Carolina communities from abusive employers, landlords, and ICE.
U.S. Senate – NC and 1 more
U.S. Senate – NC and 1 more
Active in U.S. Senate – NC and 1 more
Active in U.S. Senate – NC and 1 more
Georgia Youth Justice Coalition Action
Georgia
A youth-led organization in Georgia advocating for the world all young Georgians deserve.
U.S. Senate – GA and 14 more
U.S. Senate – GA and 14 more
Active in U.S. Senate – GA and 14 more
Active in U.S. Senate – GA and 14 more
Pennsylvania Stands Up
Pennsylvania
Organizes for power across race, place, and generation to build a Pennsylvania that works for everyone.
U.S. House PA-07 and 12 more
U.S. House PA-07 and 12 more
Active in U.S. House PA-07 and 12 more
Active in U.S. House PA-07 and 12 more
New Era Colorado Action Fund
Colorado
Builds youth political power in Colorado by organizing young people and mobilizing peers to vote.
U.S. House CO-03 and 8 more
U.S. House CO-03 and 8 more
Active in U.S. House CO-03 and 8 more
Active in U.S. House CO-03 and 8 more
Equality NC
North Carolina
The oldest statewide organization in North Carolina dedicated to securing rights for the LGBTQ community.
U.S. Senate – NC and 50 more
U.S. Senate – NC and 50 more
Active in U.S. Senate – NC and 50 more
Active in U.S. Senate – NC and 50 more
Maine Labor Climate Council
Maine
A coalition of public and private sector unions addressing climate change and inequality in Maine.
U.S. Senate – ME and 23 more
U.S. Senate – ME and 23 more
Active in U.S. Senate – ME and 23 more
Active in U.S. Senate – ME and 23 more
Wisconsin Conservation Voters IEC
Wisconsin
Endorses candidates to protect Wisconsin’s environment and communities.
U.S. House WI-03 and 63 more
U.S. House WI-03 and 63 more
Active in U.S. House WI-03 and 63 more
Active in U.S. House WI-03 and 63 more
Maine People's Alliance
Maine
A community action organization working for a society where everyone has enough and no one is left out.
U.S. Senate – ME and 61 more
U.S. Senate – ME and 61 more
Active in U.S. Senate – ME and 61 more
Active in U.S. Senate – ME and 61 more
Georgia Equality
Georgia
Works to advance fairness, safety, and opportunity for LGBT communities and allies across Georgia.
U.S. Senate – GA and 55 more
U.S. Senate – GA and 55 more
Active in U.S. Senate – GA and 55 more
Active in U.S. Senate – GA and 55 more
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