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Hakeem Jeffries – Representative from New York, 2028 Presidential Election 2028 Candidate

Hakeem Jeffries

DEMOCRATREPRESENTATIVENew York
1%
Votes

Representative from New York

House

Born and raised in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, New York. Binghamton University graduate with a Georgetown public policy degree and NYU Law magna cum laude, who worked as a corporate litigator. Married to Kennisandra Jeffries; two sons, Jeremiah and Joshua.

Policy Focus

Democratic Leadership

Voting RightsCriminal JusticeEconomy

Policy Positions

Voting RightsProtect democracy, fight partisan gerrymandering in all states
Criminal JusticeReform sentencing guidelines, end racial disparities in justice system
EconomyMiddle-class tax relief, affordable housing investment

Career Timeline

2007Elected to New York State Assembly
2013Elected to U.S. House from Brooklyn, New York
2019Became chair of House Democratic Caucus
2023Elected House Democratic Leader — first Black party leader
2024Led House Democrats through contentious legislative session
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