Democrats win majority in the US House of Representatives

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: November 4, 2026Country: United States

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Democrats win majority in the US House of Representatives

Democrats regained control of the US House of Representatives in the November 3 midterm elections, after Republicans had held the majority since 2022. Democrats needed to gain five seats and flipped Republican-held seats, including in Iowa and Virginia. House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries is expected to become speaker, making him the first Black person to hold the position. The 120th Congress is scheduled to take office on January 3, 2027.

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