Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) is seen by colleagues as a decisive favorite to topple House Judiciary Committee ranking member Jerry Nadler (D-N.Y.). Why it matters: A win for Raskin would be a major break with House Democrats' seniority system as multiple lawmakers try to oust older committee leaders.

Rep. Jamie Raskin, who served as the lead Democratic prosecutor in Donald Trump's second impeachment trial, will challenge Rep. Jerry Nadler for House Judiciary chairman.

Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) is taking steps towards a run to unseat House Judiciary Committee ranking member Jerry Nadler (D-N.Y.) after initially leaning against it, Axios has learned. Why it matters: Raskin has seen a groundswell of support from colleagues serious enough that it prompted leadership to check in with him about his intentions,