Jeffries Says Democrats Are Near House Majority, Could Become Speaker
Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries believes his party is on the verge of winning control of the House of Representatives, which would position him to become the next Speaker of the House, potentially making him the first Black American to hold…
Houston, TX, October 22, 2026 —
Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries believes his party is close to winning control of the House of Representatives, a shift that could put him in position to become the chamber’s next Speaker.
If that outcome occurs and Jeffries is selected for the role, he could become the first Black American to hold the gavel. The possibility is conditional: the information provided does not say that Democrats have secured control of the House or that Jeffries has been chosen as Speaker.
No election date, vote count, polling, or other evidence supporting Jeffries’ assessment was provided. The information also does not specify when he made the statement or describe the circumstances in which he expressed confidence about his party’s prospects.
Winning control of the House would be the step identified as necessary to position Jeffries for the speakership, but the summary does not detail what would follow or how the selection would be decided. It therefore remains unclear from the available information whether the party’s anticipated gains are based on a particular forecast, election results, or another measure.
For now, the claim is an expression of Jeffries’ belief about his party’s prospects, rather than confirmation of a change in House control. The potential historical significance of his becoming Speaker depends on those political developments and on his ultimately taking the position.
Story summarized from the original created by Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press on www.click2houston.com, see more information here.
