Read: Hakeem Jeffries' letter officially launching his bid for House speaker
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from Axios · North America
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) formally launched his bid for speaker of the House on Wednesday in a letter to colleagues obtained by Axios.Why it matters: Jeffries is widely expected to secure the speaker's gavel after House Democrats' landslide midterm win. He would make history as the first African American to serve in the role.Jeffries, who was first elected to Congress in 2012, has led the House Democratic caucus since former Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) stepped down in 2022.What he's saying: "I write to humbly request your support in connection with my candidacy to serv
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