From Hindustan Times
Center Owned by HT MediaHakeem Jeffries poised to become first black Speaker of US House after Democrats sweep midterms
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House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries has formally launched his bid to become the first Black Speaker of the House, announcing the move after the Democrats’ victory in the 2026 U.S. midterm elections, with a leadership vote set for November 18.
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As Speaker, Mr. Jeffries, representing a New York City congressional district, would preside over a majority that will be sworn in the first week of January, taking the reins from Republicans who controlled the House for the past four years
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Hakeem Jeffries is expected to lead Democrats’ new House majority when the next Congress convenes in January 2027, making him the first black Speaker.
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Hakeem Jeffries is expected to lead Democrats’ new House majority when the next Congress convenes in January 2027, making him the first black Speaker.
