Hakeem Jeffries: Media
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How Do Midterm Elections Work?
Midterm elections determine who serves in many congressional seats.
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Historic leader
In 2026 Hakeem Jeffries was poised to become the first Black speaker of the House...
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Hakeem Jeffries
House Minority Leader Jeffries speaking to reporters in 2026.
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The once and future(?) speakers
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries sharing a moment of solidarity with former...
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Historic leader
In 2026 Hakeem Jeffires, shown here with fellow Democrats in 2025, became the first...
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