Jeffries says GOP mismanaging its money in New York House races

Lauren GreenOctober 8, 2026

Hakeem Jeffries, House Minority Leader, criticized Republicans for spending money ineffectively by targeting vulnerable Democratic-held House seats in New York, such as those in Long Island and teh northern parts of the state. He argued that while Republicans are investing resources across the country to try and unseat Democratic incumbents, they are concurrently making their own seats more vulnerable. The article also includes promotional content encouraging readers to subscribe to the Washington Examiner for full access to news and analysis, highlighting subscription options and benefits.

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (R-NY) said on Thursday that Republicans were wasting money by targeting two House seats held by vulnerable Democrats in the state of New York.

“Republicans are desperately spending money in places all across the country, including in Long Island, in a fruitless effort to try and defeat Democratic incumbents while at the same time leaving Republican held seats increasingly vulnerable, including in the north country of New York state,” Jeffries said at a press conference.