Hakeem Jeffries's Success and Achievements in Timeline

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 serving as House Minority Leader since 2023. He has led the House Democratic Caucus since 2023. Representing New York's 8th congressional district since 2013, now in his seventh term, Jeffries previously served in the New York State Assembly from 2007 to 2012.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2006: Election to the Assembly

In 2006, Jeffries ran for the 57th district again and won the Democratic primary, defeating Bill Batson and Freddie Hamilton with 64% of the vote and defeated Republican nominee Henry Weinstein in the general election after Green retired.

2008: Reelection to the Assembly

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

2010: Reelection to the Assembly

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

2014: Reelection to the House

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

2016: Reelection to the House

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

November 28, 2018: Elected Chair of the House Democratic Caucus

On November 28, 2018, Hakeem Jeffries defeated Barbara Lee to become chair of the House Democratic Caucus.

2018: Reelection to the House

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

2020: Reelection to the House

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

November 2022: Elected House Democratic Leader

In November 2022, Hakeem Jeffries was elected unopposed as House Democratic leader for the 118th Congress, becoming the first African American to lead a party caucus in either chamber of Congress.