Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD) has formally requested support from his colleagues for the position of chair of the House Judiciary Committee, which he is expected to assume in January 2027 when Democrats regain the majority. In his letter, Raskin expressed gratitude for their support and outlined his commitment to addressing issues of corruption and the potential for impeachment proceedings against President Trump. He is currently the only Democratic candidate for the position and was recently reelected to represent Maryland’s 8th Congressional District.
Key facts
- Jamie Raskin is the ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee.
- He submitted his bid for committee chair on November 13, 2026.
- Raskin is expected to take over in January 2027.
- He was recently reelected to a sixth term in Maryland's 8th Congressional District.
- No other Democratic members have announced bids for the chair position.
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