The Smile: 11/10

Freshman Democrats head to Congress, Lauren Boebert loses her election, and more!

November 10, 2026

Hi friend,

Happy Tuesday! A historic new class of Democrats has arrived on Capitol Hill, and there's plenty to celebrate! Following sweeping midterm victories, more than 100 newly elected lawmakers gathered for orientation as Democrats prepare to take control of both chambers of Congress in January, bringing fresh voices, groundbreaking representation, and new opportunities for progress.

And the good news keeps coming: Democrat Eileen Laubacher has defeated Lauren Boebert in Colorado, a Navy admiral fired by Pete Hegseth has flipped a Republican-held House seat in South Carolina, and Chile's Atacama Desert has burst into its biggest floral display in decades!

Let’s dive into the good news! 💛

Today’s user-submitted photo comes from Carla F., who shared this beautiful photo from Colorado! If you want the chance to have your photo featured, reply to this email 😄

Thank you for reading, and we hope these articles shine a light on your day.

In solidarity,

Emily from The Smile

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