DNC Chair Ken Martin Reacts to Democrats Gaining Control of Congress

Democrats flipped control of the U.S. House of Representatives and the Senate in the 2026 midterm elections, the national votes that choose members of Congress. NPR reported on the results.

On the morning after the vote, NPR's Michel Martin spoke with Ken Martin, chair of the Democratic National Committee (DNC), the national organization of the Democratic Party. The interview was heard on NPR's Morning Edition program on November 4, 2026. NPR

Democratic victories reached deep into Republican strongholds, according to a Reuters report on the midterms. Other results were also reported. The Guardian reported that Republican Pete Ricketts won re-election.

The DNC issued statements from Ken Martin congratulating two newly elected House members. Pia Dandiya and Bob Brooks were each congratulated on their election to the House of Representatives. DNC DNC

In a memo dated November 2, 2026, Ken Martin described the party's investments as historic. He said they are building the infrastructure needed to win. DNC