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Hakeem Jeffries
Democratic · New York · 2026 · IncumbentHakeem Jeffries is the sitting U.S. Representative for this district and House Democratic Leader, per the chamber's membership roster. The certified November candidate field for this district publishes with the September 9 state certification.
Priorities
- Lowering costs for families and individuals, per the campaign site
- Promoting safer communities, per the campaign site
- Protecting and expanding access to healthcare, per the campaign site
On the ballot
U.S. House, NY-8 · New York · 2026
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