Democrats gain control of the U.S. House of Representatives

Updated 2026-11-04 · told from many outlets at once

CNN and NBC project Democrats would win at least 244 seats in the House. Hakeem Jeffries could become the first African American to preside over the House.

• CNN and NBC project Democrats would win at least 244 seats in the House.
• Hakeem Jeffries could become the first African American to preside over the House.

Outlets: ABC Color, BioBioChile, Clarín, El Comercio (Peru), El Nuevo Día, El Universo, La Prensa (Panamá), Prensa Libre

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