In the recent U.S. elections, several prominent politicians secured re-election victories, maintaining their positions in Washington. Among the notable winners were the four progressive Democrat members of the 'Squad' and Senators Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders.
Speaker Mike Johnson of the House Republicans emerged victorious in Louisiana’s 4th Congressional District, while Majority Leader Steve Scalise and Republican Conference Chairman Elise Stefanik also secured wins in Louisiana’s 1st Congressional and New York 21st Congressional Districts, respectively.
Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries clinched victory in New York’s 8th Congressional District, and Nancy Pelosi was re-elected for her 20th term representing California’s 11th District.
The members of the 'Squad,' including Ilhan Omar, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Rashida Tlaib, and Ayanna Pressley, all won their re-election bids. In Texas’ 21st Congressional District, Rep. Chip Roy emerged as the winner, while James Comer and Jim Jordan secured victories in Kentucky and Ohio.
On the Democratic side, Elizabeth Warren retained her seat in Massachusetts, Adam Schiff won the race in California for Dianne Feinstein's former seat, and Independent candidate Bernie Sanders secured his fourth term in Vermont.
Among the Republican winners were Ted Cruz, who defeated Colin Allred in Texas, and Josh Hawley, who emerged victorious in Missouri.
These election results reflect the choices made by American voters to maintain continuity with familiar faces in Washington, as both Democrats and Republicans secured key victories in various congressional races.