Mike Johnson Makes Major Announcement After Republicans Lose House
Summary
House Speaker Mike Johnson told staff he would leave Republican leadership after Democrats won control of the House in Tuesday’s midterm elections. Steve Scalise and Jim Jordan were identified as possible successors.Key Facts
- Johnson informed staff Wednesday morning that he would not remain in leadership, according to two people familiar with the conversation.
- Democrats captured at least 21 seats held by Republicans, enough to retake control of the House.
- Johnson had previously left open the possibility of leading Republicans in the minority.
- Johnson traveled to competitive districts during the campaign’s final stretch to support Republican candidates.
- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise was named as a possible successor.
- House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan was also named as a possible successor.
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