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NY Rep. Jeffries Elected Democratic Caucus Chairman

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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y. (J. Scott Applewhite/AP)

By    |   Wednesday, 28 November 2018 01:35 PM EST

Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., defeated Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Calif. in the race for Democratic Caucus chair.

The Hill reported the vote was 123-113 in favor of Jeffries over Lee. The race pitted two members of the Congressional Black Caucus against one another.

The post opened up after Rep. Joe Crowley, D-N.Y. was defeated by Rep.-elect Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., in the Democratic primary this year.

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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., is next Democratic Caucus chairman, defeating Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Calif.
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