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Hakeem Jeffries launches bid for House Speaker after Democratic midterm win

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House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has officially declared his candidacy for Speaker of the House. Following a significant midterm victory for House Democrats, Jeffries is widely anticipated to secure the position, making history as the first African American to hold the role. He has outlined his priorities, focusing on affordability, accountability, and American values, and expects his senior leadership team to also run uncontested. AI

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Hakeem Jeffries launches bid for House Speaker after Democratic midterm win

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  1. Axios Technology TIER_1 English(EN) · Andrew Solender ·

    Read: Hakeem Jeffries' letter officially launching his bid for House speaker

    <p>House Minority Leader <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/11/04/hakeem-jeffries-democrats-left-majority-win" target="_blank">Hakeem Jeffries</a> (D-N.Y.) formally launched his bid for speaker of the House on Wednesday in a letter to colleagues obtained by Axios.</p><p><strong>…

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