# Jamie Raskin asks colleagues to back him for House Judiciary Committee chairman

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/jamie-raskin-asks-colleagues-to-back-him-for-house-judiciary-committee-chairman/
- Published: 2026-11-13T20:12:57+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-13T21:52:51+00:00
- Original publisher: Washington Examiner (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/house/4803088/jamie-raskin-ask-back-house-judiciary-chairman/
- Topics: Politics

## Key points

- Raskin is seeking to chair House Judiciary if Democrats take the majority.
- He promises investigations into alleged government corruption.
- He has not ruled out impeachment proceedings.

## Summary

Jamie Raskin has asked fellow Democrats to support his bid to lead the House Judiciary Committee, a post he is likely to take if Democrats win the House majority in January 2027. He says the committee will use its investigative authority to challenge government corruption and defend the rule of law.

In a three-page letter, Raskin cited Democrats’ scrutiny of former officials Kristi Noem and Pam Bondi, and pledged continued oversight of federal immigration enforcement. He has not ruled out impeachment proceedings against President Donald Trump or members of his administration, describing impeachment as a tool available to Democrats. No other Democrat has announced a bid, and Raskin’s seniority makes him the likely choice.

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