A petition titled "House Democrats: Choose a New Speaker" is actively circulating online. Actor Mark Ruffalo, known for his pro-Palestinian stance, called on his subscribers to sign this petition, which sparked a wave of internal party debates among Democrats. The campaign targets Jeffries due to his pro-Israel stance and his support for continued American military aid. After calling Israel's commitment to security "firm and unbreakable" amid Marco Ruffalo's talks, the campaign saw explosive growth and by November 5, 2026, it had surpassed 441,000 signatures. The new House of Representatives is expected to elect its chairman in January 2027.

A petition titled "House Democrats: Choose a New Speaker" is actively circulating online. Actor Mark Ruffalo, known for his pro-Palestinian stance, called on his subscribers to sign this petition, which sparked a wave of internal party debates among Democrats. The campaign targets Jeffries due to his pro-Israel stance and his support for continued American military aid. After calling Israel's commitment to security "firm and unbreakable" amid Marco Ruffalo's talks, the campaign saw explosive growth and by November 5, 2026, it had surpassed 441,000 signatures. The new House of Representatives is expected to elect its chairman in January 2027.

After the Democrats gain the majority, amid expectations of the appointment of Jefferies, the current Democratic leader in the House of Representatives, to the position.