Chuck Schumer heralds Democrats' 'generational remake' of Senate

NPR News Nov 4, 2026 00:00 1 min read 1 reads

In remarks the day after his party flipped control of Congress, the Senate Minority Leader said voters had spoken clearly about their priorities, and said it's up to the Democratic party to deliver.

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Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., speaks during a press conference at the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee in Washington, DC, on Nov. 4, 2026. Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer told reporters Wednesday that the massive blue wave that brought Democrats control of the House and Senate signifies a "generational remake of the Senate map."

Chuck Schumer heralds Democrats' 'generational remake' of Senate

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