House Democrats Set Leadership Elections for November

House Democrats are set to hold their leadership elections on November 19 and 20, with expected continuity in leadership positions for Hakeem Jeffries, Katherine Clark, and Pete Aguilar, despite a disappointing performance in recent elections. Democrats have not yet determined if these elections will be held under majority or minority conditions, which could impact the potential election of a vice chair if they regain control. Current predictions suggest Republicans have a strong chance of maintaining their House majority, with Democrats needing to win 19 of 25 uncalled seats. Hakeem Jeffries has expressed the need to count every vote as the final results from critical states like Oregon and California remain pending. The leadership elections will proceed even as the outcome of control remains uncertain, with some Democrats feeling pessimistic about their chances. If the Democrats do regain control, potential new candidates for leadership roles are already emerging, indicating a potential reshuffle.