Jeffries stumps in House battlegrounds, eyeing Democratic gains
Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries toured New Jersey, Pennsylvania and New Hampshire to back Democratic challengers, including Stefany Shaheen in the open 1st District race. He also plans a Texas stop, and says Democrats are close to retaking the chamber.
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What happened
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries visited two key House battlegrounds, campaigning in New Jersey and Pennsylvania to help Democratic candidates unseat Republican incumbents. He later campaigned in New Hampshire with Democrat Stefany Shaheen, calling the open 1st District seat critical to House control. He said he plans to campaign in Texas in the coming days.
Why it matters
Jeffries says Democrats are on the verge of taking back control of the House. The campaign push targets seats held by Republican incumbents.
Timeline
- Oct 11, 4:10 PM ET: Jeffries said Democrats are on the verge of taking back control as he visited two key House battlegrounds in New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
- Oct 12, 6:30 PM ET: Jeffries campaigned with Democrat Stefany Shaheen in New Hampshire, calling the open 1st District seat critical to House control.
Coverage
- Jeffries calls New Hampshire seat key to House control (unionleader.com)
- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries says Democrats are "on the verge of taking back control" as he visits 2 key House battlegrounds (CBS News)
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