Hakeem Jeffries
Democrat · Candidate for New York U.S. House District 8 · Incumbent · November 3, 2026
Where they stand
Moderately left, from their votes in Congress (DW-NOMINATE, Voteview). House roll-call votes, 119th Congress.
Voting record in Congress
In the House (119th Congress, 674 votes): missed 0.3% of votes, voted with their party 98.9% of the time.
Sponsored 5 bills (0 became law), mostly on international affairs.
Outside spending
Independent groups reported $10 supporting and $32K opposing Hakeem Jeffries.
| For | |
|---|---|
| Sierra Club Independent Action | $10 |
| Against | |
| The Conservative Caucus DBA Americans for Constitutional Liberty | $32K |
Endorsements
- Labor unions: Association of Flight Attendants, Communication Workers of America District 1, District Council 37, New York State United Teachers, NYC District Council of Carpenters
- Organizations: AIPAC, J Street PAC, Joint Action Committee for Political Affairs, League of Conservation Voters Action Fund, Natural Resources Defense Council, Planned Parenthood Action Fund and 3 more
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Quick answers
- What party is Hakeem Jeffries?
- Hakeem Jeffries is running as a Democrat.
- Is Hakeem Jeffries the incumbent?
- Yes. Hakeem Jeffries currently holds this office.
- Who is Hakeem Jeffries running against?
- Lewis Mizrahi, for New York U.S. House District 8.
- Is Hakeem Jeffries liberal or conservative?
- On SpectrumVote's left–right scale, Hakeem Jeffries is moderately left, from their votes in Congress (DW-NOMINATE, Voteview). This comes from published research, not our opinion.
- Should I vote for Hakeem Jeffries?
- SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare Hakeem Jeffries's record, funding and endorsements with the other candidates in this race and decide based on what matters to you.
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