Alabama House Republicans Retain 74 of 105 Seats After Midterms

Alabama House Republicans will enter the next quadrennium holding 74 of the chamber’s 105 seats, maintaining a supermajority despite a wave of Democratic gains in other states, Yellowhammer News reported.

The Republican caucus, led by Speaker of the House Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville), saw its seat count dip slightly from 76 to 74 following Tuesday’s midterm elections. While Alabama Republicans maintained their grip on the state legislature, Democratic majorities were erased in 12 legislative chambers across the country.

“House Republicans won 20 of 22 contested races involving incumbents and kept all five open seats previously held by Republicans,” Ledbetter said.

2026 Midterm Election Results: Alabama, Florida and Mississippi — WKRG

The election results highlight a stark divergence between Alabama’s political trajectory and that of several large states. In Texas and Georgia, the Republican hold on state houses slipped, with Democrats projected to gain 21 House seats in Texas to reach an 83-67 advantage. In Georgia, Democrats secured the House with at least 91 of 180 seats and also made gains in the state Senate.

While the Republican party won every statewide office on the ballot, including the race for governor, local shifts occurred in specific Alabama districts. Two Democrats managed to flip seats previously held by Republicans.

Alabama Midterm Election Results – Fox10 — FOX10 News

Democrat Nell Brown defeated State Rep. Leigh Hulsey (R-Helena) by 526 votes in House District 15.
Democrat Allison Montgomery defeated State Rep. Phillip Rigsby (R-Huntsville) in House District 25.

Madison County emerged as a focal point for these shifts, producing three of the five legislative seats lost by Republicans statewide. The county saw record turnout, casting 152,159 ballots. Despite the losses in specific districts, Republican incumbents Rex Reynolds (R-Huntsville) and James Lomax (R-Huntsville) held their respective seats in the county.

The razor-thin margins in several Alabama races show how competitive local contests are. Three House Republicans won their seats by fewer than 700 votes: Mike Shaw (R-Hoover) by 376, Rex Reynolds (R-Huntsville) by 676, and Mack Butler (R-Rainbow City) by 285.

The shift in power extends far beyond the borders of Alabama. The National Conference of State Legislatures identified 12 chambers that changed hands during this cycle, all of which fell under Democratic control. This movement has significantly altered the balance of power in the United States.

State	Legislative Result
Texas	Democrats projected to gain 21 House seats (83-67); Republicans keep Senate
Georgia	Democrats won the House (91+ seats) and gained Senate seats
Arizona	Democrats took both chambers and kept the governor’s office
Wisconsin	Democrats took both chambers and kept the governor’s office
New Hampshire	Democrats took both chambers; Republican Governor Kelly Ayotte reelected
Alabama	House Republicans keep 74 of 105 seats; Senate Republicans keep at least 24 of 35

Democrats are currently on track to control 51 of the country’s 98 partisan legislative chambers, a notable increase from the 39 they held previously. The party also successfully flipped governor’s offices in Georgia, Iowa, Nevada, Ohio, and Texas, and is expected to hold at least 28 next year. Election results in Alaska and Kansas remain uncalled.

Alabama State House outlook after Election Day — WSFA 12 News

The divergence in Alabama suggests a state that remains a Republican stronghold even as neighboring Sun Belt states like Texas and Georgia experience more volatile shifts in legislative control. While the national trend points toward increased Democratic influence in statehouses, Alabama’s supermajority remains intact.

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) led the Republican performance in the statewide office races.