Hakeem Jeffries Wins Reelection as House Democratic Leader Despite Party’s Losses

Source: Time

“House Leader Hakeem Jeffries won reelection Tuesday as the Democratic leader, receiving support from his colleagues despite the party’s inability to win back majority control of the chamber in the November election. Jeffries of New York was chosen during an internal party vote of the House Democrats underway at the Capitol. Most of the Democratic leadership team is expected to be reelected for the new Congress. In line to become the House speaker, Jeffries remains the highest ranking [b]lack elected official in Congress, and the first to hold the job of party leader.” (11/19/24)

https://time.com/7177472/hakeem-jeffries-wins-democratic-leader-house/