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Hakeem
S. Jeffries

Hakeem S. Jeffries, Democratic incumbent representing New York's 8th District and House Democratic Leader, seeks re-election in 2026.

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Background

Hakeem S. Jeffries is a Democratic U.S. Representative for New York's 8th Congressional District, serving since January 3, 2013, and currently in his seventh term. He also serves as House Democratic Leader. Born and raised in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, he holds a B.A. in political science from SUNY Binghamton, an M.P.P. from Georgetown University, and a J.D. magna cum laude from NYU School of Law, where he served on the Law Review. 25

Before entering Congress, Jeffries clerked for U.S. District Judge Harold Baer Jr., practiced law at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison, and worked in litigation at Viacom and CBS. 214 He served as a New York State Assembly member from 2007 to 2012 before winning his congressional seat. 25

Jeffries is the incumbent candidate for the November 2026 general election in New York's 8th Congressional District. 225

At a glance

Party
Democratic · Incumbent
Running for
U.S. House · District 8, New York
Election
Nov 3, 2026
Current office
U.S. Representative for New York's 8th Congressional District; House Democratic Leader
Website
hakeemjeffries.com(opens in a new tab)

Where they stand

Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.

Timeline

  1. Oct 8
    news
    Jeffries holds Brooklyn press conference on cost of living, health care, and tariffs

    At the Shirley Chisholm State Office Building in Brooklyn, Jeffries said Democrats would fight to lower grocery, gas, and housing costs and make health care affordable. He also said Democrats would oppose and seek to roll back Trump administration tariffs and opposed U.S. involvement in the war in Iran, adding that Democrats would 'hold the crooks accountable' starting day one.

    leader jeffries in brooklyn: "we're fighting for an affordable ... · Oct 8, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  2. Sep 29
    news
    Jeffries tells PBS affordability and accountability would be top priorities if Democrats retake the House

    In a PBS NewsHour interview, Jeffries outlined a national party affordability agenda organized around five working groups, and said Democrats would pursue accountability if they regained the House majority. This was a national party statement rather than a district-specific proposal.

    Affordability and accountability top priorities if Democrats take ... - PBS · Sep 29, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  3. Sep 17
    filing
    New York certifies Jeffries (D) vs. Lewis Mizrahi (R/Conservative) for NY-8 general election

    New York State's general-election certification listed Hakeem S. Jeffries on the Democratic line and Lewis Mizrahi on the Republican and Conservative lines for U.S. House District 8. Election Day is November 3, 2026.

    Lewis Mizrahi (R) — U.S. Representative, NY-08 | 2026 profile · Sep 24, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  4. Jul 15
    filing
    Jeffries Q2 FEC filing: $877K raised, $851K spent, $5M cash on hand

    Jeffries's campaign committee reported Q2 receipts of $877,200, spending of $851,800, and cash on hand of $5.0 million. These figures cover his campaign committee only, not outside spending in the district.

    Hakeem Jeffries Delivers Brooklyn Remarks on Cost of ... · Oct 8, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Endorsements

  • Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) union
    CSEA's 2026 regional endorsements page lists 'CD 8 – Hakeem Jeffries.' Date of endorsement not stated on the page. cseany.org
  • Stonewall Democratic Club of New York City organization
    The club's 2026 endorsements page lists Jeffries for District 8. Date of endorsement not stated on the page. sdnyc.org
  • GIFFORDS organization
    The organization's candidate page states 'We are proud to endorse Hakeem Jeffries for the US House of Representatives,' identifying him as the 2026 NY-08 incumbent. Date of endorsement not stated on the page. giffords.org
  • Association of Flight Attendants–CWA (AFA-CWA) union
    AFA-CWA's 2026 endorsements page lists 'Hakeem Jeffries, NY-08.' Date of endorsement not stated on the page. afacwa.org
  • New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA) union
    NYSNA's first round of general-election endorsements lists 'CD 8 Hakeem Jeffries.' nysna.org · Sep 21, 2026
  • New York Teamsters union
    The Teamsters announced a 2026 congressional slate that included Jeffries. prnewswire.com · Aug 27, 2026
  • New York State United Teachers (NYSUT) union
    NYSUT listed Jeffries for Congressional District 8 in its 2026 primary recommendations. nysut.org · Apr 20, 2026
  • District Council 37 union
    DC 37 announced congressional endorsements for the June 23 primary and listed 'NY 8 – Hakeem Jeffries.' dc37.net · Mar 25, 2026

Campaign finance

Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.

Raised
$14.90M
Spent
$14.85M
Cash on hand
$5.00M

As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H2NY10092(opens in a new tab)

Sources 22

  1. [1] Endorsements(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
  2. [2] Hakeem Jeffries Delivers Brooklyn Remarks on Cost of ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
  3. [3] leader jeffries in brooklyn: "we're fighting for an affordable ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
  4. [4] 2026 Endorsements(opens in a new tab) Oct 4, 2026
  5. [5] Economy and Workforce(opens in a new tab) Oct 3, 2026
  6. [6] Energy and Environment(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2026
  7. [7] Legislation(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2026
  8. [8] Legislative & Political Action - CSEA NY(opens in a new tab) Sep 30, 2026
  9. [9] Affordability and accountability top priorities if Democrats take ... - PBS(opens in a new tab) Sep 29, 2026
  10. [10] Public Safety - Congressman Hakeem Jeffries(opens in a new tab) Sep 29, 2026
  11. [11] Lewis Mizrahi (R) — U.S. Representative, NY-08 | 2026 profile(opens in a new tab) Sep 24, 2026
  12. [12] NYSNA 2026 General Election Endorsements | New York ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 21, 2026
  13. [13] LEADER JEFFRIES ON HOUSE FLOOR: “WE WILL CONTINUE TO STAND WITH THE UKRAINIAN PEOPLE UNTIL VICTORY IS WON”(opens in a new tab) Sep 16, 2026
  14. [14] NEW YORK TEAMSTERS ANNOUNCE 2026 ...(opens in a new tab) Aug 27, 2026
  15. [15] LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON VOTING RIGHTS ...(opens in a new tab) Aug 6, 2026
  16. [16] NYSUT issues a round of endorsements in 2026 ...(opens in a new tab) Apr 20, 2026
  17. [17] LEADER JEFFRIES BLASTS THE GOP'S ONE BIG UGLY ...(opens in a new tab) Apr 15, 2026
  18. [18] Hakeem Jeffries | GIFFORDS(opens in a new tab) Mar 31, 2026
  19. [19] District Council 37 Delegates Endorse Candidates for 2026 Primary ...(opens in a new tab) Mar 25, 2026
  20. [20] Congressman Hakeem Jeffries(opens in a new tab) Feb 16, 2026
  21. [21] Issues - Hakeem Jeffries(opens in a new tab) Nov 8, 2022
  22. [22] Reproductive Freedom(opens in a new tab) Nov 7, 2022
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