Speaker Hakeem Jeffries? Uncommitted Democrats and What They've Said
Summary
Hakeem Jeffries announced his bid to become House speaker after Democrats won control of the House and Senate in the 2026 midterm elections. Several newly elected progressive Democrats have not committed to supporting him, citing concerns about his positions on President Donald Trump, Israel, and campaign contributions, while also calling for priorities such as affordability and voting rights.Key Facts
- Jeffries formally announced his candidacy for House speaker in a letter to lawmakers.
- Jeffries said House Democrats should address affordability, accountability, equal protection, and voting rights.
- New York Representative-elect Claire Valdez said she had not decided whether to support Jeffries and called for a focus on affordability.
- New York Representative-elect Darializa Avila Chevalier has not endorsed Jeffries and has called for voting rights reforms, public housing investment, and blocking offensive weapons to Israel.
- Chevalier said Congress should use its control over federal spending to challenge President Donald Trump’s actions.
- Colorado Representative-elect Melat Kiros indicated she would not support leadership candidates who take corporate political action committee money, which the article says would include Jeffries.
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