Confident Rep. Hakeem Jeffries seizes edge in House fight with Virginia win
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By Dave Goldiner
Published on April 25, 2026.
Brooklyn Democrat Rep. Hakeem Jeffries is confident in his chances for the House, following a redistricting plan approved by Virginia voters that could potentially flip four Republican seats to Democrats in the fall midterms. The victory comes as Jeffries criticizes President Trump's failed attempt to retain control of the House by gerrymander states they control. He also warned Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis against overplaying his hand in response to potential retaliatory maps from Florida State lawmakers. The backfiring of Trump's redistricting gambit puts Democrats even more firmly in the driver’s seat. Despite criticism from pundits over his leadership style, Jeffries has remained focused on rising costs for health care and groceries, which could potentially halt the President's aggressive second term agenda.
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