Hakeem Jeffries Faces Primary Challenge from Mamdani Ally Chi OsséJasmyn Jordan 17 Nov 2025
A Brooklyn city councilman known for his ties to progressive movements has formally launched a campaign committee to challenge House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries in the 2026 Democrat primary, mounting a rare intraparty bid against one of the highest-ranking Democrats in Congress.
On Monday, November 17, the Federal Election Commission received a new Statement of Organization for a campaign committee titled “Chi Osse for Congress.” The filing confirms that Chi Ossé, a 27-year-old Brooklyn councilman, intends to run in New York’s 8th Congressional District. Ossé, who became the youngest member of the City Council when he was elected in 2021, recently rejoined the Democratic Socialists of America.
The seat is currently held by House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, who has represented the district since 2013.
Ossé — who identifies as openly queer — has reportedly told political allies that he plans to run during the 2026 midterms. He told the New York Times that he had been “hearing a lot of concern about Democratic Party leadership,” and said:
It’s a big part of why I worked so hard to get Zohran elected and defeat the establishment’s champion, Andrew Cuomo.
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