House Democrats will hold their leadership elections on Nov. 19 and 20, Democratic caucus Vice Chair Ted Lieu (D-Calif.) announced Thursday. Why it matters: Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) is poised to stay on as minority leader for the the next two years, despite Democrats' disappointing performance in Tuesday's elections.

Though Republicans seized control of the presidency and the Senate Tuesday night, Democrats have held onto the prospect of a majority in the House—but now that hope, too, is slipping. While it’s still technically possible,

House Republicans appear to be closing in on keeping the majority as several key races in the West remain outstanding.