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Nov 4, 2026

Hakeem Jeffries announces bid for House speaker after Democratic wins

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries formally announced his candidacy for House speaker following Democrats' midterm victories that are projected to give them at least 244 seats and control of the chamber.

Nov 4, 2026·3 sources

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▪House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) officially launched his candidacy for Speaker of the House
▪Representative Ted Lieu (D-Calif.) is expected to run for Democratic Caucus Chair and Assistant Leader Joe Neguse (D-Colo.) is expected to run for Assistant Speaker
▪If elected Speaker of the House, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries would become the first African American to serve in the role in U.S. history

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