Jeffries Poised to Become House Speaker After Democratic GainsDemocratic Gains Put Jeffries on the Brink of Historic SpeakershipJeffries’ Speakership Depends on Democrats Securing House Majority
On November 3, Hakeem Jeffries stood in line to become the chamber’s first Black leader, following major Democratic wins, and said his party was close to taking the majority.On November 3, major Democratic wins positioned Hakeem Jeffries to become the chamber’s first Black leader, as his party neared a majority.On November 3, Hakeem Jeffries could take the speaker’s gavel as Democrats won broadly, though the party was still close to securing a majority.