Jeffries stated, "House Democrats gave it our all, running aggressive, forward-looking and people-centered campaigns. While we will not regain control of the Congress in January, falling just a few seats short, House Democrats will hold Republicans to a razor-thin majority. That is unprecedented in a so-called presidential wave election."
Despite the losses, Jeffries emphasized that House Democrats had 'overperformed' in an election marked by significant Republican victories, citing that at least 27 of the 31 'frontline' incumbents were re-elected.
Hakeem Jeffries, poised to become the first Black House Speaker, stated on Republicans' hold on the House that Democrats flipped three districts in New York, defeating GOP incumbents.
Ultimately, the article notes, with Republicans controlling the House, Senate, and presidency, a significant change in power dynamics could mean a shift in the legislative agenda in Washington.
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