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Elections · New York City · Wed Nov 4, 8:21 AM Eastern

Hakeem Jeffries is poised to become House speaker

Rep. Hakeem Jeffries of Brooklyn is poised to become House speaker, according to reports. He was greeted with cheers at a Democratic watch party in Washington.

2 reports

• Spectrum News NY1Brooklyn's Hakeem Jeffries poised to make history as first Black speaker of the House Nov 4, 5:00 AM
• Gothamist / WNYCBrooklyn's Hakeem Jeffries is poised to lead a Democratic House. Will his party follow? Nov 4, 8:21 AM

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