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Exclusive: Mike Johnson to travel to 22 states in final midterm sprint

Exclusive: Mike Johnson to travel to 22 states in final midterm sprint

Summary

Speaker Mike Johnson plans a six-week campaign tour covering more than 40 congressional districts in 22 states before Election Day. He will focus on defending Republican-held seats and trying to win Democratic ones to keep the GOP majority in the House.

Key Facts

  • Johnson’s campaign tour spans 22 states and over 40 districts.
  • The tour starts this week in Louisiana and New York.
  • He will visit states including Arizona, California, Florida, Michigan, Texas, and more.
  • Johnson’s efforts come as the Cook Political Report shifts 15 House races toward Democrats.
  • Republicans need to win most toss-up races to hold the House majority.
  • Johnson raised more money in the second quarter than any past Republican House leader in a midterm.
  • He recently transferred $13 million to GOP candidates and the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC).
  • The NRCC currently has $13 million more than the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC), its largest lead at this stage.
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