# Hakeem Jeffries midterm election campaign > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/hakeem-jeffries-midterm-election-campaign > Updated: 2026-10-23T14:48:03.000Z. Sources: 28. Developments: 2. House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries is campaigning across multiple cities, including Toledo, Ohio, to support Democratic candidates and secure House majority control in the upcoming midterm elections. Jeffries has noted that the battle for control hinges on key districts and is campaigning for the possibility of becoming the first African American Speaker of the House. In Ohio, early voting data indicates shifting momentum, with the Republican early-vote advantage shrinking in traditionally conservative counties. During his campaign, Jeffries also criticized the decision to waive sanctions on Russia, stating it undermines the ‘democracy and dignity of the Ukrainian people,’ and announced plans for a bipartisan sanctions package to limit presidential authority regarding such measures. Jeffries has expanded his efforts, campaigning in over 50 cities as Democrats seek to regain control of the House of Representatives. His leadership remains a central focus of the Democratic strategy for the upcoming midterm elections. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-23: Hakeem Jeffries campaigns for historic House leadership role Hakeem Jeffries campaigns for a historic House majority, while the Pentagon updates Middle East casualty records to include Major Sorflee Davias. 16 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hakeem-jeffries-campaigns-for-historic-house-leadership-role ### 2026-10-18: Hakeem Jeffries campaigns in Ohio amid shifting election trends Hakeem Jeffries is campaigning in Ohio to support House Democrats, while early voting data suggests growing Democratic momentum in traditionally Republican-leaning counties. 12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hakeem-jeffries-campaigns-in-ohio-for-house-majority --- Cite as: Hakeem Jeffries midterm election campaign. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/hakeem-jeffries-midterm-election-campaign