New Generation of Committee Chairs Seen Under Democratic Majority

A new generation of leaders may be ready to take the gavels at many Senate committees in the 115th Congress if Democrats reclaim the chamber in the Nov. 8 election.

While senior lawmakers are expected to exert control over many A-list committees, a number of Democratic senators elected in the last decade are likely to be elevated to chairmanship posts at other panels for the first time if their party picks up enough seats to reclaim majority status.

The combination of election wins and retirements could result in a strikingly ...