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Speaker Mike Johnson won't seek to lead House Republicans in the next Congress

Published 5:00 PM CT, Wednesday, November 4, 2026 · Updated 5:06 PM CT
In the 5 PM CT update

House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., told staff on a Wednesday call that he does not plan to lead House Republicans in the next Congress, Fox News Digital reported, as House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan mounts a bid for minority leader. House and Senate Republicans will hold minority leadership elections on Nov. 10, while House Democrats vote Nov. 18-19, NBC News reported.

• Mike Johnson
• House Republicans
• Jim Jordan
• Speaker of the House
• Minority leader
• Congress
• Election 2026
• Louisiana
• Jordan
• United States