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Ted Lieu bids to chair House Democratic Caucus in new majority

Lieu will go before the caucus in leadership elections set for Nov. 18 and 19.

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Nov 09, 2026
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U.S. Rep. Ted Lieu, already the highest-ranking Asian American in House leadership history, is running to chair the House Democratic Caucus as his party prepares to take over the chamber.

What he’s saying

Lieu, who has reached the caucus’ two-term limit as vice chair, has drawn no announced opponent since party leaders int…

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