Petition Opposing Hakeem Jeffries as House Speaker Surpasses 1 Million Signatures
Over one million people have signed a petition urging House Democrats to reject Hakeem Jeffries for House Speaker following the party's midterm victories.
POLICY WIRE — Washington, D.C. — A massive online campaign to prevent Hakeem Jeffries from becoming the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives has reached the milestone of one million signatures.
The movement, which explicitly demands that every member of the upcoming 120th Congress vote against Jeffries during the leadership selection in January 2027, seeks to install an alternative candidate.
This surge in opposition highlights internal friction within the Democratic Party as it grapples following significant gains in the November midterm elections.
Earlier in the campaign, the petition had amassed more than 425,000 verified signatures, signaling early voter discontent with the party’s current direction.
The initiative was originally launched by TikTok creator and author Nicole Whitted and has gained significant momentum among voters dissatisfied with the minority leader’s standing.
High-profile support has contributed to the petition’s reach, with actor Mark Ruffalo sharing the link when it had already surpassed 700,000 signatures.
While Jeffries is widely considered the favorite for the role, the scale of the digital protest presents a notable political challenge for Democratic leadership as the new Congress approaches.
Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)
