# Democrats sweep midterms, DNC chair claims leverage

> DNC chair Ken Martin says Democrats' control of Congress gives them strong negotiating power going forward.
- Title: Democrats sweep midterms, DNC chair claims leverage · NPR
- Summary: DNC chair Ken Martin says Democrats' control of Congress gives them strong negotiating power going forward. Democrats gained control of Congress in the…
- Keywords: democrats, midterm elections, ken martin, dnc, congress, 2026 elections, NPR
- Source: NPR — https://npr.org/2026/11/04/nx-s1-6022528/democrats-midterm-election-results-senate-house-congress
- Published: 2026-11-04T00:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: democrats, midterm elections, ken martin, dnc, congress, 2026 elections, news
## Democrats gain control of Congress
Democrats won control of Congress in the midterm elections held on November 4, 2026, according to DNC chair Ken Martin.
## Martin: we have great leverage
DNC chair Ken Martin responded to the results by saying, "We have great leverage here," suggesting Democrats' new position strengthens their negotiating power.

> We have great leverage here
## Democrats' midterms sweep complete
The Democratic Party's sweep of the midterm elections gives the party control of both chambers of Congress and positions them for future negotiations.
## Key takeaway

Democrats gained control of Congress in the midterm elections, according to DNC chair Ken Martin.