DNC Chair Predicts Democrats Will "Take Back" Power in 2026

Democratic National Committee (DNC) Chairman Ken Martin says his party is positioned to win big in the 2026 midterm elections. In an interview with CBS News, Martin expressed strong confidence. He argued that recent Democratic victories at the polls create momentum. The party's goal is to recover political ground lost during the 2024 election cycle. The 2026 elections will decide control of the U.S. House of Representatives, Senate, and key state governments. Martin leads the DNC, the organization responsible for organizing and funding Democratic election campaigns nationwide. His outlook suggests a strategy of building on current voter trends.