Colorado’s Joe Neguse vying for No. 4 spot in Democrats’ House majority

By: Lindsey Toomer

Outlets: Colorado Newsline

Published: November 5, 2026

Words: 357

Last Updated: 4 days, 3 hours ago


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U.S. Rep. Joe Neguse on Thursday asked Democrats in the House of Representatives to select him for the fourth highest-ranking role in the chamber’s incoming majority.

Neguse, of Lafayette, is now the assistant minority leader in the House. The assistant speaker position is his current role’s equivalent in the majority party.

“With our decisive and overwhelming victory this week, it is more important than ever for the House Democratic Caucus to …

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