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Hakeem Jeffries

Democrat U.S. House · District 8 New York Incumbent
Primary  Jun 23, 2026 (4 months ago)
General  Nov 3, 2026
👤 About Hakeem Jeffries
Hakeem Jeffries is a Democratic incumbent for U.S. House, District 8 in New York’s 2026 federal election cycle. The campaign committee, JEFFRIES FOR CONGRESS, is registered in WASHINGTON, DC, with TOREN, CATHY listed as treasurer. Through the most recent FEC filings, the campaign has reported $17.9M raised, $18.6M spent, and $4.2M in cash on hand. Contributions break down as $12.7M from individuals and $2.8M from PACs and party committees. 4 opponents have also filed in the 2026 race.
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💰 Campaign finance
Raised$17.9M
Cash on hand$4.2M
Per FEC reports, 2026 cycle
🏁 The race for U.S. House · District 8
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Hakeem Jeffries (incumbent) VIEWING
Democrat · $17.9M raised
VB
Vance Bostic
Democrat · $40K raised
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CO
Chi Osse
Democrat · $32K raised
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DH
Darayan Hamlin
Democrat
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RS
Richard Simmons
Republican
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5 candidates have filed with the FEC for this race.
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Elections 2026 › New York › Hakeem Jeffries
2026 candidate profile
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Hakeem Jeffries

Democrat · Incumbent
Running for: U.S. House, New York 8th district
✓ Won 2026 primary
$17.9M
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Biography

Hakeem Jeffries is a Democratic incumbent for U.S. House, District 8 in New York’s 2026 federal election cycle. The campaign committee, JEFFRIES FOR CONGRESS, is registered in WASHINGTON, DC, with TOREN, CATHY listed as treasurer. Through the most recent FEC filings, the campaign has reported $17.9M raised, $18.6M spent, and $4.2M in cash on hand. Contributions break down as $12.7M from individuals and $2.8M from PACs and party committees. 4 opponents have also filed in the 2026 race.

Compiled from public FEC filings and race data. A detailed profile is being expanded.

Congressional record

Hakeem Jeffries currently holds this seat.

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FEC filing

FEC IDH2NY10092
OfficeU.S. House, New York 8th district
PartyDemocrat

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4 other candidates have filed. Ordered by total raised, which is a filed figure and not a ranking.

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🗳 2026 Election

U.S. House — New York District 08

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Primary: Jun 23, 2026 (4 months ago)  ·  General: November 3, 2026

Other Candidates in This Race (4)

VB
Vance Bostic
D$40K raised
CO
Chi Osse
D$32K raised
DH
Darayan Hamlin
D
RS
Richard Simmons
R
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