By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-sen-chuck-schumer-speaks-after-democrats-win-control-of-senate Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter WATCH: Sen. Chuck Schumer speaks after Democrats win control of Senate Politics Nov 4, 2026 1:42 AM EST 2026 ELECTION COVERAGE: Watch Live | Poll Closing Times | All Live Results | Live Updates | Live Fact Check Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., told voters that "relief is on the way" after Democrats took the Senate in Tuesday's election. Watch Schumer's remarks in the video player above. The longtime Democratic leader told reporters in Washington that "Americans voted for change" and that there had been a "generational remake of the Senate map." "Five words for the American people: relief is on the way," Schumer said. Explore more of our Vote 2026 coverage WATCH: How does The Associated Press call 2026 midterm election winners? 4 things to know READ MORE: Will ranked choice voting affect timing of Maine and Alaska's Senate race results? Here's what we know READ MORE: 3 things to watch on election night (and…
WATCH: Sen. Chuck Schumer speaks after Democrats win control of Senate
In short
The Democratic leader publicly addressed the nation after the party officially solidified its majority in the chamber. Sen. Chuck Schumer spoke in an address following the Democrats securing control of the Senate. His formal statements served to mark the key political development as party leadership responded to the successful outcome.
Key points
- Democrats have secured majority control of the Senate following the latest races.: Democrats have secured majority control of the Senate following the latest races.
- Sen. Chuck Schumer gave an official address in response to the outcome.: Sen. Chuck Schumer gave an official address in response to the outcome.
- Party leadership formally marked the decisive victory for control of the chamber.: Party leadership formally marked the decisive victory for control of the chamber.