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Rep. Katherine Clark says Democrats are on track to win control of the House tonight

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Chang, A. (2026, November 4). Rep. Katherine Clark says Democrats are on track to win control of the House tonight. NPR. https://www.npr.org/2026/11/03/nx-s1-6028015/rep-katherine-clark-says-democrats-are-on-track-to-win-control-of-the-house-tonight

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Rep. Katherine Clark, the House Democratic Whip from Massachusetts, spoke with NPR’s Ailsa Chang about the upcoming midterm election results, expressing optimism that Democrats are on track to win control of the House. The conversation focused on the current trajectory of the election night outcomes as of when the interview took place.

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In the 2026 U.S. midterm elections held on November 3, Democrats won control of both the House and Senate, marking a significant shift after years of Republican dominance. Despite President Donald Trump's unpopularity, Republicans had hoped to maintain their majority in Congress. However, factors such as Trump’s unconstitutional actions, notably his unilateral declaration of war against Iran, contributed to voter backlash. The election saw Democrats winning in traditionally red states like Texas and South Carolina, leading many analysts to describe it as a "Blue Tsunami." Post-election, there was internal blame-sharing within the Trump administration, with some insiders suggesting that certain cabinet members might face consequences for their roles during the midterm defeats.

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