Majority of Democrat House Hopefuls Refuse to Commit to Backing Hakeem Jeffries as Party Leader

Majority of Democrat House Hopefuls Refuse to Commit to Backing Hakeem Jeffries as Party Leader

Dozens of Democrats running for U.S. House seats in 2026 have declined to commit to supporting House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) for party leader, signaling growing unease within the Democrat ranks as the party faces internal divisions over ideology and leadership. According to new survey data compiled by Axios, 113 Democratic candidates for U.S. House seats were asked between September 24 and October 15 whether they would support Hak…

Democrat Candidates Refuse to Back Jeffries, Party in Turmoil

Dozens of Democratic candidates for the U.S. House in 2026 are refusing to back House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY), exposing a growing rift in the party as it faces mounting internal divisions over leadership, messaging, and ideology. According to newly released Axios survey data, 113 Democrat House candidates were asked whether they would support Jeffries for party leader. Only 24 pledged firm support. Meanwhile, 20 candidates outrigh…

Majority of Dem House Hopefuls Refuse to Commit to Backing Jeffries

Dozens of Democrats running for U.S. House seats in 2026 have declined to commit to supporting House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) for party leader, signaling growing unease within the Democratic ranks as the party faces internal divisions over ideology and leadership. The post Majority of Democrat House Hopefuls Refuse to Commit to Backing Hakeem Jeffries as Party Leader appeared first on Breitbart.

Democrats in Disarray: Hakeem Jeffries' Leadership Spot in Jeopardy as Most Candidates Refuse to Voice Support

New York Democratic House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries’ leadership role in his party is looking tenuous as potential congressional Democrats are not supportive of his position. Jeffries took on the […] The post Democrats in Disarray: Hakeem Jeffries' Leadership Spot in Jeopardy as Most Candidates Refuse to Voice Support appeared first on The Western Journal.

REPORT: Dozens Of Dem House Candidates Revolt Against Hakeem Jeffries

Even acquiescing to the far left of his party hasn’t done U.S. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) any favors with the base of his party. With attention turning by the day to the 2026 elections, dozens of Democrats running for House have signaled that they do not intend to sign on for another two years with Jeffries helming their party. Confidence in the Bronx Democrat has eroded considerably since the government shutdown enters its thi…

Dozens of House Hopefuls Hesitate to Back Jeffries

Dozens of Democrats seeking House seats told Axios they either would not vote for House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., for party leader or declined to say whether they would. Of the 113 candidates who responded, according to Axios: 20 said they wouldn't vote for Jeffries as speaker or minority leader, with five more saying they were likely to vote against him. 57 candidates declined to commit to supporting Jeffries — saying it was pr…