Democrats only have a narrow shot at taking back the House and the election is still a few weeks away, but at least two members are already putting out feelers for a run at a leadership position in the caucus.
Rep. Robin Kelly of Illinois and California Rep. Sara Jacobs are both planning to run for caucus vice chair in the event Democrats take the majority. With the caucus steadily behind Leader Hakeem Jeffries and the rest of the leadership team, the role of vice chair would likely be one of the few spots open for other members to rise in the ranks.
A source familiar with Kelly’s thinking told NOTUS the congresswoman is talking to her colleagues already to garner support and that she’s already shored some up among other Illinois Democrats.