Hakeem Jeffries letter
Headline from Politico · First reported Nov 4, 5:05 AM ET () · Updated Nov 4, 5:04 PM ET · 8 sources, 11 articles
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House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries is officially running to be Speaker of the House after Republicans' midterm losses on Tuesday night.
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Read: Hakeem Jeffries' letter officially launching his bid for House speaker
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) formally launched his bid for speaker of the House on Wednesday in a letter to colleagues obtained by Axios. Why it matters: Jeffries is widely expected to secure the speaker's gavel after House Democrats' landslide midterm win. He would make history…
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Five Things to Know About Hakeem Jeffries
The New York Democrat who is in line to be the first Black speaker was raised in Brooklyn, is a moderate who is cautious by nature and loves a hip-hop reference.
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Hakeem Jeffries declares bid for House speaker and lists priorities
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has officially declared his bid for the speaker's gavel after Democrats gained a large majority in the chamber in the midterm elections.
Hakeem Jeffries formally announces bid for House speaker
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) officially announced his candidacy to be the next speaker of the House on Wednesday afternoon, less than a day after Democrats’ resounding victory in the lower chamber. He is aiming — and expected — to be the first black speaker in congressional history.…
Hakeem Jeffries declares bid for House speaker after GOP's midterm massacre
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries is officially running to be Speaker of the House after Republicans' midterm losses on Tuesday night.
Hakeem Jeffries touts historic midterm victories
"The American people have chosen House Democrats because they want to see a dramatic change in direction," Jeffries said.
