(CNN) The House Democratic Caucus voted Tuesday to hold its elections on or after December 5, a move the gives members close to a month to organize and campaign for various leadership positions after the midterm elections.

Earlier this month, House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi recommended the elections be held after Thanksgiving , in keeping with the wishes of dozens of Democrats who wanted more time between the midterms and the leadership elections. In 2016, the caucus held its elections the week after Thanksgiving.

Politico first reported Tuesday's caucus vote.

While Pelosi has said she plans on running for speaker again if Democrats retake the majority, several candidates and incumbent members have already said they won't support her. The ballot will largely take shape during the month after the election, once it's determined which party is in power.

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