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Hakeem Jeffries faces no challengers for House Speaker nomination

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House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries is facing minimal opposition in his bid for speaker, as potential challengers have indicated they are not interested in the role. Despite calls from progressive groups urging opposition, no other candidates have publicly declared their intention to run. This lack of competition suggests Jeffries is likely to secure the nomination, though the question remains whether he will face dissent on the House floor. AI

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Hakeem Jeffries faces no challengers for House Speaker nomination

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

    Nobody wants to run against Hakeem Jeffries for speaker

    <p>The movement to prevent House Democratic Leader <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/11/13/house-democrats-hegseth-impeachment-vote-jeffries" target="_blank">Hakeem Jeffries</a> (D-N.Y.) from becoming speaker is struggling to get off the ground due to a fatal flaw: Nobody else …

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