On November 16 , 2006 , Nancy Pelosi , who was then Minority Leader , was selected as Speaker - designate by House Democrats .
The Democrats won a majority of seats in the 2006 midterm elections .
On November 16 , 2006 , Nancy Pelosi , who was then Minority Leader , was selected as Speaker - designate by Democrats   .
The Democrats won a majority of seats in the 2006 midterm elections .