Who will be the next congressional party leaders?

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Democrats’ landslide victories in the 2026 midterm elections are triggering leadership changes in the House and Senate, marking a new era for the 120th Congress when it convenes in January 2027.

More changes are expected in the House than in the Senate. But even in the upper chamber, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) faces criticism from within his ranks.

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