In a sign of rising division within the Democratic Party, dozens of Democratic candidates running for U.S. House seats across the country say they are unwilling — or not yet ready — to commit to supporting House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) for party leader.
According to a recent report from Axios, 113 Democratic candidates considered competitive in the 2026 election cycle were asked whether they would back Jeffries. The results reveal growing uncertainty about the party’s direction and the challenges its leadership may face ahead of next year’s high-stakes races.
