Hakeem Jeffries's Success and Achievements in Timeline

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Hakeem Jeffries

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Hakeem Jeffries. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Hakeem Jeffries is an American politician and attorney currently serving as House Minority Leader and leader of the House Democratic Caucus since 2023. He represents New York's 8th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives, a position he has held since 2013. Prior to his congressional service, Jeffries served three terms in the New York State Assembly from 2007 to 2012.

2006: Election to the Assembly

In 2006, after Roger Green retired, Hakeem Jeffries won the Democratic primary for the 57th district with 64% of the vote and subsequently defeated Republican nominee Henry Weinstein in the general election, securing the seat in the Assembly.

2008: Re-election to the Assembly

In 2008, Hakeem Jeffries was reelected to the Assembly, defeating Republican nominee Charles Brickhouse with 98% of the vote.

2010: Re-election to a third term

In 2010, Hakeem Jeffries was reelected to a third term in the Assembly, easily defeating Republican nominee Frank Voyticky.

2014: Re-election to the House

In 2014, Hakeem Jeffries was reelected to the House without opposition.

2016: Re-election to the House

In 2016, Hakeem Jeffries faced no primary challenger and defeated a Conservative Party challenger with 93% of the vote to be re-elected to the House.

2018: Re-election to the House

In 2018, Hakeem Jeffries faced no primary challenger and was reelected with 94% of the vote.

2020: Re-election to the House

In 2020, Hakeem Jeffries faced no primary challenger and was reelected with 84% of the vote.

2022: Re-election to the House

In 2022, Hakeem Jeffries faced no notable primary challenger and was reelected with 71.63% of the vote in the general election.

2024: Re-election to the House

In 2024, Hakeem Jeffries faced no primary challenger and was reelected with 75% of the vote.