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section: elections
first_reported: 2026-11-12 16:18 EST
updated: 2026-11-12 16:18 EST
status: reported
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# No one has formally challenged Jeffries or Schumer for leadership

Hakeem Jeffries and Chuck Schumer are vying to lead Democrats in the House and Senate, and no one has formally challenged either, Gothamist reported.

Section: [Elections](/new-york/section/politics.md) · Entities: [Hakeem Jeffries](/new-york/wiki/hakeem-jeffries.md), [Chuck Schumer](/new-york/wiki/chuck-schumer.md)

## Coverage

- [Gothamist / WNYC](https://gothamist.com/news/why-brooklynites-jeffries-and-schumer-are-still-favorites-to-lead-democrats-in-congress), 2026-11-12 16:18 EST: Why Brooklynites Jeffries and Schumer are still favorites to lead Democrats in Congress

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