Newly elected Democrats arrive in Washington – in pictures

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Ellis-Gibbs, C. b. B. (2026, November 10). Newly elected Democrats arrive in Washington – in pictures. The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/gallery/2026/nov/10/midterm-election-democrat-winners-arrive-in-washington

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The Guardian · collected 2026-11-10 · by Compiled by Briana Ellis-Gibbs

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The article features photographs of newly elected Democratic congress members arriving in Washington D.C. for their orientation at the U.S. Capitol, ranging from Representative Abdul El-Sayed to Representative Annie Andrews. The focus is on capturing the moment with images rather than providing text-based analysis or interviews.

Written by AI on 2026-11-10, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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In the 2026 U.S. midterm elections, Democrats secured control of both the House and Senate, marking a significant shift in political power. Despite initial concerns and predictions that the deeply unpopular President Donald Trump might hinder Democrats' chances, they won decisively, with projections showing them leading with 254 seats in the House compared to Republicans' 165, and a substantial gain in the Senate as well.

Key races, such as those in Texas, Kansas, and South Carolina, saw Democratic candidates triumphing over Republican incumbents. Notably, Annie Andrews narrowly defeated Senator Darline Graham (R-SC) in what was considered one of the closest contests. The results underscore voter dissatisfaction with rising costs and Trump's handling of domestic issues like inflation and international conflicts, particularly the war against Iran.

The victory solidifies Hakeem Jeffries' position as the presumptive Speaker of the House, emphasizing Democrats’ newfound power to set legislative priorities for the next two years, focusing on lowering living expenses and ending military engagements.

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