Jeffries says Democrats on verge of winning House control

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 22 Oct, 11:33 · Archive

Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries says his party is on the verge of winning House control in midterm elections.

Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries told the Associated Press that his party is on the verge of winning House control in midterm elections that will determine which party controls Congress for the remainder of President Donald Trump's term. Jeffries made the comments in Toledo, Ohio, after speaking at Friendship Baptist Church on 18 October 2026.

If Democrats sweep to power and elect Jeffries to the position, he is on track to become House speaker, one of the most powerful positions in the US government and second in line to the presidency. He would make history as the first Black American to hold the gavel. Jeffries has been campaigning across more than 50 cities for House Democrats as they attempt to oust Republicans and win back majority control.

Jeffries described his mission as ensuring that when the current political storm passes, those who have served in Congress will be 'part of bringing about a better chapter in the United States of America'. The New York City-born politician is characterised as representing a new generation of Capitol leadership, known for a deliberative style of governing.

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• Jeffries says Democrats 'on the verge' of winning the House. It puts speaker's gavel in reachDemocratic leader Hakeem Jeffries is on track to become House speaker if his party sweeps to power in midterm elections and elects him to the job.Clickorlando · 22 Oct, 11:02
• Jeffries says Democrats 'on the verge' of winning the House. It puts speaker's gavel in reachDemocratic leader Hakeem Jeffries is on track to become House speaker if his party sweeps to power in midterm elections and elects him to the job.News4Jax · 22 Oct, 11:02

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