Democratic leader Jeffries says party poised to reclaim House majority
House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries told reporters the party expects to retake control of the House in the upcoming midterm elections.
Speaking to the press on Sunday, Hakeem Jeffries expressed confidence that Democrats can overcome a fundraising gap and win back the chamber. He noted the possibility of flipping districts that voted for Donald Trump two years ago, drawing a parallel to the 2018 midterms. Jeffries' remarks come with roughly a month left before voters head to the polls on Nov. 3.
Why it matters
The statement signals Democratic confidence ahead of a pivotal election that will determine control of Congress.
How this story developed
- Sep 18 New polls show Democrats closing in on Texas statewide races, sparking GOP alarm
- Sep 30 Recent polls show most registered voters treat voting as a duty, trust state election fairness, and remain divided on political figures.
- Oct 1 A former Republican pastor who switched to the Democratic Party, Rev. Adam Hamilton, is challenging incumbent Senator Roger Marshall as the Kansas Senate contest tightens.
- Oct 2 President Donald Trump’s endorsement of Paxton has prompted criticism from Republican centrists.
- Oct 3 The Senate Leadership Fund announced a shift of money from North Carolina to back Sen. Roger Marshall in Kansas.
- Oct 4 A new Iowa poll describes the Senate race as closely divided.
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