U.S. Rep.-elect Bob Brooks, front left, U.S. Rep.-elect Paige Cognetti, back left, both of Pennsylvania, U.S. Senator-elect Josh Turek, front right, of Iowa and U.S. Rep.-elect Jamie Ager of North Carolina respond to questions from moderator Alex Edelman, far left, during a Democratic conference Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)