Press Release: Hakeem Jeffries says House Democrats are nearing the finish line as Republicans “run scared”
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Jeffries criticized Republicans and Trump, urging Democrats’ focus on affordability, corruption, and ending the Iran war.
Investivoq AI Summary
Jeffries comments on Democrats and Republicans: In a press availability, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries said Democrats were "running toward the finish line" while Republicans were "running scared." He said Democrats were focused on lowering costs, making health care more affordable, and "rooting out corruption."
He criticizes Republicans and the Trump economy: Jeffries said Republicans had not made life better for Americans and referred to the "Trump-Republican economy" as a failure. He also said the war in Iran was contributing to higher gas, food and diesel prices.
Video and timing: The release, dated Sept. 23, 2026, said the full press availability was available to watch online.
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Hakeem S. Jeffries Fundraising
Hakeem S. Jeffries recently disclosed $877.2K of fundraising in a Q2 FEC disclosure filed on July 15th, 2026. This was the 78th most from all Q2 reports we have seen this year. 61.8% came from individual donors.
Jeffries disclosed $851.8K of spending. This was the 107th most from all Q2 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Jeffries disclosed $5.0M of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 62nd most from all Q2 reports we have seen this year.
You can see the disclosure here, or track Hakeem S. Jeffries's fundraising on Investivoq.
Hakeem S. Jeffries Net Worth
Investivoq estimates that Hakeem S. Jeffries is worth $657.8K, as of September 24th, 2026. This is the 383rd highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Jeffries has approximately $192.8K invested in publicly traded assets which Investivoq is able to track live.
You can track Hakeem S. Jeffries's net worth on Investivoq's politician page for Jeffries.
Hakeem S. Jeffries Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Hakeem S. Jeffries:
- H.R.19: Reserved for the Minority Leader.
- H.R.18: Reserved for the Minority Leader.
- H.R.13: Reserved for the Minority Leader.
You can track bills proposed by Hakeem S. Jeffries on Investivoq's politician page for Jeffries.
2026 New York's 8th Congressional District Election
There has been approximately $20,231,361 of spending in New York's 8th congressional district elections over the last two years, per our estimates.
Approximately $32,100 of this has been from outside spending by PACs and Super PACs.
The rating for this race is currently "Solid D".
You can track this election on our matchup page for the 2026 New York's 8th congressional district election.
