Neguse announces candidacy for Democratic caucus chair

Rep. Joe Neguse of Colorado stated in a letter to Democratic Home coworkers Thursday that he is running for Caucus Chair, the 4th greatest position amongst Democrats if they keep their bulk and 3rd if they change to the minority. Neguse presently functions as the co-chair of the Democratic Policy and Communications Committee.

The present chair of the Democratic caucus, Hakeem Jeffries is term restricted in his position. Jeffries, who has actually long been viewed as a possible follower to Home Speaker Nancy Pelosi, is term restricted in his position. Pelosi has actually not revealed what her strategies are following the midterms.

” As votes throughout the nation continue to be counted, it is clear that the stakes of the 118th Congress might not be greater,” Neguse composed to his coworkers. “With our nation at a crossroads, it will be more vital than ever for your home Democratic Caucus to be combined and singularly focused. It is with that in mind that I respectfully request your assistance of my candidateship for Chair of your home Democratic Caucus.”.

Punchbowl News was very first to report Neguse’s letter.

Democrats are holding their management elections November 30, despite the fact that the present Democratic management– Pelosi, Home Bulk Leader Steny Hoyer and Home Bulk Whip Jim Clyburn– has actually not revealed openly and definitively if they plan to run once again.