Politics
Speaker Mike Johnson reportedly will not seek House Republican leadership after midterm defeats
Democrats captured the House majority as Republicans prepare for a November leadership contest.
The short version
- House Speaker Mike Johnson informed staff he will not pursue the role of House Republican leader in the upcoming Congress.[NBC News · Fox News · CBS News]
- The decision follows substantial Republican midterm losses that gave Democrats control of the House chamber.[PBS NewsHour · NBC News · CBS News]
- Majority Leader Steve Scalise and Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan have launched bids to succeed Johnson as minority leader.[NBC News]
- House Republicans have scheduled internal leadership elections for November 10.[NBC News · CBS News]
Key facts
- Speaker Mike Johnson told aides on a phone call that he will not serve as House Republican leader in the new Congress.[NBC News · Fox News · CBS News]
- Democrats won the House majority following substantial Republican losses in the midterm elections.[PBS NewsHour · NBC News · CBS News]
- Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan informed colleagues via letter that he is running for GOP leader.[NBC News · CBS News]
- Majority Leader Steve Scalise is planning to announce a candidacy for minority leader.[NBC News]
- House Republicans plan to hold internal leadership elections on November 10.[NBC News · CBS News]
- Johnson won reelection to his seat and is expected to stay in the House next year as a rank-and-file member.[PBS NewsHour · NBC News]
What remains uncertain
- Whether Johnson will serve out his full two-year term in the House or depart early remains unclear.[NBC News]
Sources
Outlet counts describe coverage, not independent confirmation. Reports may share a wire service or original source.
- House Speaker Mike Johnson will not stay on as Republican leader after GOP lossesNBC News - Top Stories
- Mike Johnson won't seek new term as House GOP leader after lossesCBS News - Top Stories
- Johnson won't seek reelection as House speaker after Republican wipeoutPBS NewsHour - Politics · Wire: associated-press
- Mike Johnson not running to lead House GOP after historic midterm lossesFox News - Politics
- Mike Johnson says he will not pursue House minority leader role – reportsThe Guardian - US
- Mike Johnson will step aside as top House Republican next CongressNPR - Top News
- Speaker Johnson won’t seek reelection as House Republican leader after party’s midterm lossesAssociated Press
- House Republicans Have No Clue Who Will Lead ThemThe Washington Sun