House Democrats set leadership elections for Nov. 19

• Likewise, House Minority Whip Katherine Clark (D-Mass.) and Aguilar are both expected to remain the No. 2 and 3 Democrats without any opposition.

Driving the news: Aguilar said in a "dear colleague" letter to House Democrats that "while control of the House has not yet been decided ... We must prepare to continue our work to put People Over Politics in the 119th Congress while the process of counting every vote continues."

• That echoes Jeffries' statement earlier on Thursday that noted Democrats have a theoretical chance to retake the House if uncalled races in California and Arizona go their way.
• Still, many Democrats are pessimistic about their party's chances of winning control of the chamber.

Between the lines: Whether Democrats take the majority or remain in the minority will be key for the leadership elections, as the former would open up a new leadership slot and result in significant reshuffling.

• Reps. Sara Jacobs (D-Calif.) and Robin Kelly (D-Ill.) have both signaled plans to run for Democratic caucus vice chair Ted Lieu's (D-Calif.) spot should Democrats gain control and Lieu jumps up to caucus chair.

• Rep. Robert Garcia (D-Calif.) has floated running to replace Jacobs as the leadership representative for members who have served 5 terms or less in that scenario.

Editor's note: This story has been corrected to reflect that Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar — not Vice Chair Ted Lieu (D-Calif.) — announced the date for leadership elections.