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Chi Ossé Withdraws Challenge to Hakeem Jeffries Amid Pressure

12/6/2025

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Chi Ossé has ended his primary challenge to U.S. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.
The decision followed pressure from Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, who lobbied the Democratic Socialists of America not to endorse Ossé, a move that could influence other left-leaning candidates.
Mamdani argued that a challenge to Jeffries would distract from his administration's goals.
Ossé confirmed that after evaluating the situation, a run against Jeffries was not feasible.

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Chi Ossé has ended his primary challenge to U.S. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.
The decision followed pressure from Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, who lobbied the Democratic Socialists of America not to endorse Ossé, a move that could influence other left-leaning candidates.
Mamdani argued that a challenge to Jeffries would distract from his administration's goals.
Ossé confirmed that after evaluating the situation, a run against Jeffries was not feasible.