US House Speaker Johnson will not seek minority leadership post
WASHINGTON: US House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson will not run for election as House minority leader, following the loss of his Republican majority in this week’s midterm elections, a source said on Wednesday. Johnson, who has struggled to maintain control of a narrow 218-214 Republican majority since becoming speaker three years ago, announced his decision to staff on Wednesday…
Washington: US House Speaker Mike Johnson has announced he will not seek the position of House minority leader following his party's loss in the recent midterm elections, according to a source. Johnson, who has been struggling to maintain control of a narrow 218-214 Republican majority since becoming Speaker three years ago, made his decision on Wednesday morning, sources said.
The Louisiana Republican had previously stated during the 2026 midterm campaign that Republicans would expand their House majority, but Democrats ultimately took control of both the House and Senate in a significant setback for Republican leadership under President Donald Trump. It remains unclear who will emerge as the House Republican leader in the upcoming internal party election, which is expected to take place next week. Ohio's conservative Jim Jordan is anticipated to announce his candidacy later on Wednesday.
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