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American Focus > Blog > Politics > Will Hakeem Jeffries become America’s first Black House speaker? It’s down to New York.
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Will Hakeem Jeffries become America’s first Black House speaker? It’s down to New York.

Last updated: November 13, 2024 4:40 pm
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The upcoming election in New York is a crucial moment for House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Governor Kathy Hochul. After facing disappointing losses in House races two years ago, they are looking for redemption as New York voters head to the polls.

The final days leading up to the election have been a whirlwind for the leading Democrats, with both Jeffries and Hochul crisscrossing the state to rally support for Democratic candidates. From Long Island to the Hudson Valley, they have been hyping up voters, unions, and candidates in an effort to unseat five Republicans and potentially make Jeffries the next House speaker. Jeffries even made a stop in Syracuse to support John Mannion, who is seen as the Democrats’ best chance to flip a seat in the country.

The campaign season has been bitter, highlighting New York’s role as a battleground for the House majority, despite being a solid blue state in presidential races. The stakes are high for both Hochul and Jeffries, with the outcome of this election potentially shaping their political futures.

Hochul has invested political capital and state party resources to support Democrats in seven battleground districts, where they are challenging first-term GOP incumbents like Mike Lawler and Marc Molinaro. The Democrats have launched a coordinated campaign this year, with a focus on building their ground game and mobilizing voters.

On the Republican side, influential entities like the Nassau County GOP and House Republican Conference Chair Elise Stefanik have been leading outreach efforts. Republicans have been encouraged by early voter turnout and are confident in their chances in key races.

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The marquee House races in New York include heated battles in central New York, western Long Island, upstate, and the Hudson Valley. Candidates have sparred over issues like border security, migrants, crime, abortion rights, the Israel-Hamas conflict, ballot referendums, and economic policies. Both parties have poured resources into ad campaigns, debates, and social media exchanges.

Democrats are hoping to overturn the losses they suffered in 2022 and secure key victories in this cycle. They are focused on defeating at least two first-term Republicans in New York as part of their broader strategy to gain seats nationwide. The outcome of these races will have far-reaching implications for the balance of power in the House.

As the election approaches, both Democrats and Republicans are making their final pitches to voters. Democrats are emphasizing the threat of extreme MAGA Republicans and their impact on popular entitlement programs, while Republicans are trying to distance themselves from controversial positions and focus on issues like border security.

The race in New York is a microcosm of the larger political landscape, with candidates reflecting the divisions and priorities of the national parties. As voters head to the polls, the outcome of these races will not only shape the future of New York politics but also have national implications.

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