# Democratic Rising Stars Shape 2028

> Democrats flip key states, setting stage for 2028 presidential race.
- Title: Democratic Rising Stars Shape 2028 · TIME | Shortify
- Summary: Democrats flip key states, setting stage for 2028 presidential race. Democrats gain control of both chambers of Congress in midterms, with rising stars like…
- Keywords: democratic, midterms, 2028, presidential, james talarico, jon ossoff, abdel elsayed, keisha lance bottoms, josh shapiro, rob sand, gina hinojosa, adam hamilton
- Source: TIME — https://time.com/article/2026/11/04/meet-the-democratic-rising-stars-who-could-shape-2028
- Author: Tiago Ventura
- Published: 2026-11-04T23:40:04+00:00
- Read time: 2 min
- Topics: democratic, midterms, 2028, presidential, james talarico, jon ossoff, abdel elsayed, keisha lance bottoms, josh shapiro, rob sand, gina hinojosa, adam hamilton
## Democrats flip key states
Democrats gain control of both the House and Senate in midterms, flipping deep-red and battleground states.
## James Talarico wins Texas Senate
James Talarico defeats Trump-backed Ken Paxton to become Texas's first Democrat elected senator since 1988.
## Gina Hinojosa becomes Texas governor
Gina Hinojosa defeats Greg Abbott to become Texas's first Latina governor and first Democrat since 1991.
## Adam Hamilton flips Kansas Senate
Adam Hamilton wins Kansas Senate seat, ending Democrats' 94-year dry spell in the state.
## Jon Ossoff secures Georgia Senate
Jon Ossoff wins re-election in Georgia Senate, defeating Republican Mike Collins with strong national campaign outreach.
## Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate
Abdul El-Sayed becomes Michigan's first Muslim senator after defeating Republican Mike Rogers.
## Keisha Lance Bottoms becomes Georgia governor
Keisha Lance Bottoms becomes Georgia's first Black woman governor and first Black governor.
## Josh Shapiro wins Pennsylvania governorship
Josh Shapiro wins Pennsylvania governorship with over 20-point margin, flipping four House seats.
## Rob Sand wins Iowa governorship
Rob Sand becomes Iowa's first Democrat elected governor since 2006, flipping the state from Republican control.
## Pete Buttigieg remains influential
Pete Buttigieg, former Transportation Secretary, remains a key Democratic communicator and potential 2028 nominee.
## Democrats gain momentum for 2028
Democrats gain confidence heading into 2028 with strong midterms results and rising stars.
## Key Democratic stars emerge
James Talarico, Jon Ossoff, Abdul El-Sayed, Keisha Lance Bottoms, Josh Shapiro, Rob Sand and Pete Buttigieg are emerging Democratic leaders.
## 2028 presidential race set
Democrats prepare for 2028 presidential race with key stars shaping party strategy and voter engagement.
## Midterms reshape 2028 landscape
Midterms results position Democrats to influence 2028 presidential race through state-level victories and strategic leadership.
## Democratic momentum for 2028
Democrats gain momentum heading into 2028 with midterms victories and rising stars.
## 2028 presidential contenders
James Talarico, Jon Ossoff, Abdul El-Sayed, Keisha Lance Bottoms, Josh Shapiro, Rob Sand and Pete Buttigieg are key Democratic 2028 presidential contenders.
## Key takeaway

Democrats gain control of both chambers of Congress in midterms, with rising stars like James Talarico and Jon Ossoff poised to influence 2028 presidential race.