# Democratic tsunami revives unpopular Chuck Schumer as likely next majority leader

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/democratic-tsunami-revives-unpopular-chuck-schumer-as-likely-next-majority-leader/
- Published: 2026-11-09T11:15:10+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-09T12:38:39+00:00
- Original publisher: New York Post (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://nypost.com/2026/11/09/us-news/democratic-tsunami-revives-chuck-schumer-likely-next-majority-leader/
- Topics: Government, Politics, World

## Key points

- Democrats’ midterm gains put Schumer on course to lead the Senate again.
- His favourability had fallen to 32% among New York voters.
- Party figures say his role in the wins could strengthen his 2028 re-election bid.

## Summary

Chuck Schumer is likely to return as Senate majority leader after Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress in the midterm elections. The result marks a sharp reversal for the New York senator, whose standing had fallen amid criticism from liberals and other voters who felt he had not challenged President Trump strongly enough.

Schumer and New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand were credited by party figures with helping Democrats win seats, with the party securing more than 55 Senate seats. Recent polling cited in the article found only 32% of New York voters viewed Schumer favourably last November, while a national average showed 25% favourable and 49% unfavourable. At 75, he is due to seek re-election in 2028, and the article says a return to leadership could improve his prospects and help him secure funding for New York projects.

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