DNC chair Ken Martin reacts to Democrats gaining control of Congress

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Published November 4, 2026 at 3:50 AM CST

On the morning after the 2026 midterms, NPR's Michel Martin speaks to the chair of the Democratic National Committee Ken Martin about his party taking control of Congress.

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