Johnson won't seek reelection as House speaker after Republican wipeout
Summary
House Speaker Mike Johnson will not seek to lead House Republicans in the next Congress after Democrats won the House majority in the 2026 midterm elections, according to two people familiar with his decision. Johnson plans to keep his Louisiana House seat, while Republicans prepare to choose a new leader and Democrats are expected to nominate Hakeem Jeffries for speaker.Key Facts
- Johnson won reelection to an eighth term representing a Shreveport-area district in Louisiana.
- Republicans are expected to elect their new leader when members-elect gather in Washington next week.
- Reps. Steve Scalise and Jim Jordan are possible contenders for the Republican leadership post.
- Democrats are expected to nominate House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries as speaker.
- The new Congress is scheduled to choose a speaker on Jan. 3, 2027.
- Johnson first became speaker in 2023 after Republicans removed Kevin McCarthy from the post.
- Johnson led passage of a Republican tax and social services package that President Donald Trump signed into law.
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