Democratic effort to regain House control focuses on New York battlegrounds

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House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) is focusing on regaining Democratic control of the House in the 2024 election, with a key emphasis on New York districts. Several Democratic-held seats in the state were lost in the 2022 election, contributing to the party's loss of majority control in Congress.

Jeffries highlighted that New York, along with states like California, will play a crucial role in efforts to flip the House. Democratic leaders aim to reclaim the four seats lost in New York, which includes districts that had been traditionally Democratic-leaning.

Governor Kathy Hochul’s narrow win in the 2022 gubernatorial race and her current approval rating of 38% are factors being considered by political strategists. Democratic efforts to regain seats may also be influenced by recent political developments in the state.

Republicans, meanwhile, are working to maintain their gains in the state as New York emerges as a critical battleground in the upcoming election. Both parties are investing resources in the effort, with the outcome of key districts expected to shape control of the House.