Democrats gather in Denver to plan future after strong midterm results

Democratic leaders and strategists are convening in Denver for a two-day conference following their best midterm election performance in 50 years, WKMG News 6 ClickOrlando reported.

The event, called the What's Next conference and hosted by Majority Democrats, aims to help the party chart its path forward after gaining control of both chambers of Congress and at least 12 new state legislative chambers, according to WKMG News 6 ClickOrlando.

The conference features victorious midterm candidates such as Texas Sen.-elect James Talarico and Iowa Sen.-elect Josh Turek, as well as potential 2028 presidential contenders including former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker, and Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, WKMG News 6 ClickOrlando noted.

Denver's mayor, Mike Johnston, is set to open the conference, which also serves as a showcase for the city as it vies to host the 2028 Democratic National Convention, WKMG News 6 ClickOrlando reported.

Majority Democrats, the group organizing the event, seeks to unify the party's left and center factions and represents a younger generation of leaders aiming to move beyond past ideological divisions, WKMG News 6 ClickOrlando added.