House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries hails midterm victory
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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House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries hails midterm victory (opens Al Jazeera in a new tab)
Top US Democratic politician Hakeem Jeffries has called the midterm results the start of a ‘great American comeback’.
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries declares "America is back" (opens NPR in a new tab)
Jeffries, who addressed supporters after House control was called for Democrats, argued voters have sent Congress a message to end extremism and "corruption."
House Dem who defied Hakeem Jeffries scores upset win in pro-Trump district (opens Fox News in a new tab)
Marie Gluesenkamp Perez ran a heated race against John Braun in a district Donald Trump carried in 2024.
House Dem who defied Hakeem Jeffries scores upset win in pro-Trump district (opens Fox News in a new tab)
Marie Gluesenkamp Perez ran a heated race against John Braun in a district Donald Trump carried in 2024.
Hakeem Jeffries promises ‘affordability’ focus after Democratic midterm win (opens Al Jazeera in a new tab)
Democratic leader says party expects at least 255 House seats and promises to deliver on affordability.
Hakeem Jeffries declares bid for House speaker after GOP's midterm massacre (opens Fox News in a new tab)
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries is officially running to be Speaker of the House after Republicans' midterm losses on Tuesday night.
Hakeem Jeffries launches bid for US House Speaker after Democratic sweep (opens Times of India in a new tab)


