Lawmakers are furiously whipping votes for the hotly contested leadership elections set to define both parties going into the 118th Congress. Summary As both parties come to grips with the midterm election results, lawmakers are furiously whipping votes for the hotly contested leadership elections set to define both parties going into the 118th Congress. House Republicans are holding their leadership elections on Tuesday, Nov. 15 while the Senate G.O.P. will select their leader on Wednesday. House Democrats will pick their …