Rep. Hakeem Jeffries Announces Bid For Dem Leader

The Washington Post reports:

Today, Rep. Hakeem Jeffries announced a bid for House Democratic leader in a generational shift that would make history. If elected by fellow House Democrats — as expected — the 52-year-old New Yorker would be the first Black lawmaker to lead a party in Congress.

He would replace House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), who announced Thursday she would relinquish her party leadership post.

Jeffries is part of a trio of younger lawmakers seeking to lead House Democrats as they become the minority party next year. Earlier Friday, Katherine M. Clark (Mass.) announced a bid for minority whip, the No. 2 position. Rep. Pete Aguilar (Calif.) is expected to run for caucus chairman, the No. 3 position.

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Jeffries’ sixth House term begins in January.

Hakeem Jeffries announces bid for Democratic leader. “Our top non-governmental priority, for the sake of the American people, must be retaking the majority in November 2024,” he told Dems. pic.twitter.com/PDU0FAIlbZ

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