Petition Urges Ayanna Pressley to Seek House Speakership
A Change.org petition calling for US Rep. Ayanna Pressley to become House speaker has collected more than 18,000 signatures, as progressives press congressional Democrats to consider new leaders. Pressley has not indicated she will challenge Democratic Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, who is seeking the post next year.
By WildWeb24·November 11, 2026·2 min read·423 reads
The petition, launched this week, describes the Massachusetts Democrat as “a beacon of hope and integrity” and says her approach would bring “transparency and inclusivity” to the speakership. It also praises her ability to encourage dialogue and build bridges across party lines.
Pressley said in a Tuesday social media post that Democrats must respond boldly to voters’ expectations. “Republicans have been flooding the zone with lawlessness, cruelty, and corruption,” she wrote, adding that Democrats must prove they are “the FIGHTERS in the room.”
A tally published Wednesday by Drop Site said 49 House Democrats had pledged to support Jeffries, 23 remained uncommitted and none had declared outright opposition. Jeffries needs 218 votes in the next Congress to become speaker.
The calls for leadership changes followed last week’s midterm elections. Progressives have also urged Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) to step aside as he seeks to continue leading Senate Democrats. The article cited polls showing that a majority of Democratic voters support Medicare for All and ending US military aid to Israel, positions it said Jeffries and Schumer oppose.
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