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Center Owned by HT MediaHakeem Jeffries formally announces bid to become first black house speaker after democrats win midterm elections
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The U.S. midterm elections produced several historic milestones, electing a Black female governor, a Muslim senator and an openly gay male senator. In addition, Democrat Hakeem Jeffries announced his bid to become the next U.S. House Speaker, a move that could make him the first Black speaker of the House. These outcomes were highlighted in coverage by The Hindu and Livemint.
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"I write to humbly request your support in connection with my candidacy to serve as the next Speaker of the House of Representatives," Jeffries said in the letter, as reported by ABC News.
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Hakeem Jeffries formally launched his bid to become the first Black House Speaker after Democrats won the 2026 midterms, with a leadership vote set for Nov. 18.
