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Hakeem Jeffries is on track to make House speaker history. But major challenges lay ahead | CNN Politics
Hakeem Jeffries is now on a clear path to be elected House speaker in January, a position that effectively hands him control of a newly resurgent Democratic party in President Donald Trump’s…
Melat Kiros becomes the first Gen Z woman elected to Congress
The 29-year-old Ethiopian immigrant was one of several candidates to win with backing from the Democratic Socialists of America or its local chapters.
Democrats poised to sweep Florida congressional districts redrawn by Republicans
Major blow to Trump’s party as effort to redraw maps in its favor fizzles on strong night for Democratic candidates
Dem. Chris Pappas wins NH race, will become first out gay man to serve in Senate | CNN Politics
Democratic Rep. Chris Pappas will win New Hampshire’s open Senate seat, CNN projects, making history as the first out gay man to be elected to the chamber.
Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi says Democrats' power lies in their unity
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi about the legacy of the Democratic Party.
Georgia elects the nation's first Black female governor
Keisha Lance Bottoms' win marks the first time Georgia has elected a Democratic governor in more than 20 years.
Analysis: How Sen. Jon Ossoff’s win in Georgia was called so early | CNN Politics
Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff’s win in Georgia, according to a CNN projection, is no surprise — but his big early margins could boost his party’s hopes of what’s to come later Tuesday in redder…
Georgia Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff will win reelection | CNN Politics
Georgia Sen. Jon Ossoff will win reelection, CNN projects, defending a crucial Democratic seat that Republicans once considered a top pick-up opportunity.Election Night in America coverage i…
Jeffries won’t say how he’ll approach Trump relationship if Dems win control of House | CNN Politics
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries would not speculate about his future relationship with the Republican president, telling CNN’s Manu Raju, ‘we’ll cross that bridge when we get to it.’
Democrat Jon Ossoff wins re-election to Senate in Georgia
The rising star fended off a challenge from Republican Mike Collins, pushing the crucial swing state deeper into Democratic control.
Rep. Katherine Clark says Democrats are on track to win control of the House tonight
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with House Democratic Whip Katherine Clark of Massachusetts about tonight's midterm elections.
Hakeem Jeffries says Democrats are on ‘brink’ of winning House majority | CNN Politics
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries told phone bankers in Washington the country is ‘on the brink of a dramatic change of direction.’
What Democrats plan to prioritize if they retake the House
This election will determine control of Congress. Rep. Pete Aguilar, who represents California's 33rd Congressional District, shares how Democratic Party leaders are feeling as results come…
Alaska GOP Senator: ‘Vote for the right Dan Sullivan’ | CNN Politics
Incumbent Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan said Tuesday that thousands of Alaskans will “throw away their vote” over confusion over a second Dan Sullivan, a retired teacher, on the ballot. The G…