Election results, 2023: State legislative seats that changed party control
General elections in Mississippi, New Jersey, and Virginia took place on November 7, 2023. General elections in Louisiana took place on November 18, 2023.
As a result of the November elections, partisan composition of the 578 seats up for election changed by two percentage points.[1]
- Democrats had a net gain of six seats, representing 1.0% of the 578 seats.
- Republicans had a net loss of three seats, representing 0.5% of the 578 seats.
- Independents and minor party officeholders had a net loss of three seats, representing 0.5% of the 578 seats.
Partisan change of state legislative seats, 2023 | |||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
To Democrats | To Republicans | To Independent/ third parties |
Total | ||||
From Democrats | - | 46 | 0 | 46 | |||
From Republicans | 50 | - | 0 | 50 | |||
From Independent/ third parties |
2 | 1 | - | 3 | |||
Total | 52 | 47 | 0 | 99 | |||
Net change, 2023 | +6 | -3 | -3 | - | |||
Net change, 2021 | -14 | +14 | 0 |
Map
The map below shows the four states that held elections in November 2023 based on whether Democrats, Republicans, or independent or minor party candidates gained seats in the legislature. Hover over each state for more information, including the number of seats, the percentage of the legislature, and before and after looks at partisan control.