Arizona Democrats Achieve Senate Supermajority for First Time Since 1992
Democrats in Arizona have secured a supermajority in the state Senate by flipping seven Republican-held seats in the midterm elections, marking their first control of the chamber since 1992.
Phoenix, AZ, November 6, 2026 — Democrats in Arizona have achieved a significant political milestone, securing a supermajority in the state Senate following the recent midterm elections. This marks the first time since 1992 that the Democratic party has held control of the chamber.
The shift in power was accomplished by flipping seven seats previously held by Republicans. This electoral outcome fundamentally alters the legislative landscape in Arizona, granting Democrats a dominant position within the state’s upper legislative chamber.
A supermajority typically means a party holds enough seats to overcome procedural hurdles, such as filibusters, or to pass certain types of legislation that require a higher threshold than a simple majority. The exact implications and specific legislative actions that may follow this newfound control will become clearer as the new legislative session convenes.
The period since 1992 represents a substantial gap in Democratic leadership of the Arizona Senate, highlighting the magnitude of this recent electoral success for the party.
Story summarized from the original created by Haley Williams on www.azfamily.com, see more information here.
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