Speaker Johnson Won’t Stay On as GOP Leader After Midterm Rout
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- The Guardian Worldseen 6 Nov, 18:41description edited
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Reported move from Republican speaker of House comes in light of party’s disastrous midterms defeat US midterms 2026 live – latest updates Tell us: what do you want to know about the midterm election results? Mike Johnson, the Republican speaker of the House, has said he is not planning to pursue the role of minority leader once his party loses its majority in the chamber, according to multiple reports. Coming in light of Republicans’ disastrous midterm defeat, Johnson’s decision effectively...Reported move from Republican speaker of House comes in light of party’s disastrous midterms defeat US midterms 2026 live – latest updates Tell us: what do you want to know about the midterm election results? Mike Johnson , the Republican speaker of the House, has said he is not planning to pursue the role of minority leader once his party loses its majority in the chamber, according to multiple reports. Coming in light of Republicans’ disastrous midterm defeat, Johnson’s decision effectively...
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Johnson won't seek reelection as House speaker after Republican wipeoutJohnson won't seek reelection as House leader after Republican wipeout - Axiosseen 8 Nov, 05:21description edited
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Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) will announce his bid to lead House Republicans on Wednesday, a person familiar with his plans told Axios, as his party begins to regroup from stunning midterm losses that cost them their congressional majorities. Why it matters: Scalise's announcement sets up a potentially bruising battle for the minority leader post, with Judiciary Committee Chair Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) also being floated as a potential contender. It's Scalise's second attempt at the top...Republicans' election-night bloodbath has touched off a bitter leadership battle, with both Majority Leader Steve Scalise and Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan vying to replace Mike Johnson as leader of the House GOP. Why it matters: Whoever wins the minority leader post will play a pivotal role in trying to lead Republicans back out of the political wilderness after their crushing midterm losses. It's the second attempt at the top House Republican job for both Scalise (R-La.) and Jordan (R-Ohio)....
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Wed, 4 November 2026
22 reports- Bloomberg Politics15:08
Speaker Mike Johnson doesn’t intend to lead House Republicans next year following the party’s election defeat, said people familiar with his plans, triggering a struggle over who will guide GOP lawmakers as they confront a diminished role as a legislative minority.
- Axios15:14first to report
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) plans to step down as the House's top Republican after his party's epic midterm election losses wiped out their majority, according to a person familiar with his plans. Why it matters: Johnson's exit touches off a potentially contentious scramble to replace him with Republicans days away from choosing their next leaders. Johnson told staff on a Wednesday morning call that he will not run for minority leader, the person familiar with his plans said. Driving the news:...
- Google News - Top Stories15:19
House Speaker Mike Johnson will not stay on as Republican leader after GOP losses NBC News Live updates: Speaker Mike Johnson won't seek reelection as House Republican leader, an AP source says AP News Speaker Mike Johnson won't seek another term as House GOP leader after midterm losses CBS News Election 2026 live updates: Johnson to quit as GOP leader after Democrats take Congress The Washington Post Mike Johnson bows out of leadership after crushing House GOP defeat Axios
- knopnews2.com15:22
House Speaker Mike Johnson will not run for Republican leader after Democrats took control of the House and Senate, paving the way for a new leadership race.
- midmichigannow.com15:28
House Speaker Mike Johnson will seek reelection as House minority leader after Republicans lost control of the chamber during Tuesday’s midterm elections.
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- wset.com4 Nov, 15:28their copy
- The Guardian World15:36edited after publishing
Reported move from Republican speaker of House comes in light of party’s disastrous midterms defeat US midterms 2026 live – latest updates Tell us: what do you want to know about the midterm election results? Mike Johnson , the Republican speaker of the House, has said he is not planning to pursue the role of minority leader once his party loses its majority in the chamber, according to multiple reports. Coming in light of Republicans’ disastrous midterm defeat, Johnson’s decision effectively...
- iheart.com15:43
Speaker Mike Johnson will not pursue the House Minority Leader role after the GOP's midterm losses. Steve Scalise and Jim Jordan are expected to vie for the position. Johnson, who won reelection in Louisiana, may consider leaving Congress.
- iheart.com15:43
Speaker Mike Johnson will not pursue the House Minority Leader role after the GOP's midterm losses. Steve Scalise and Jim Jordan are expected to vie for the position. Johnson, who won reelection in Louisiana, may consider leaving Congress.
- iheart.com15:43
Speaker Mike Johnson will not pursue the House Minority Leader role after the GOP's midterm losses. Steve Scalise and Jim Jordan are expected to vie for the position. Johnson, who won reelection in Louisiana, may consider leaving Congress.
- wtxl.com15:44
House Speaker Mike Johnson will not seek election as the top Republican leader when Democrats take over as the majority after a historic sweep of Congress during Tuesday's midterm elections.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)15:46
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise and House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan have emerged as possible successors
- Wirtualna Polska (Poland)16:12
Mike Johnson nie będzie ubiegał się o stanowisko lidera republikańskiej mniejszości w Izbie Reprezentantów po przejęciu kontroli przez demokratów nad Kongresem USA. Przewodniczący izby przekazał decyzję współpracownikom podczas środowej telekonferencji.
- tportal (Croatia)16:13
Predsjednik Zastupničkog doma američkog Kongresa Mike Johnson neće se natjecati za mjesto predsjednika Kluba zastupnika Republikanske stranke nakon što su republikanci izgubili većinu na ovotjednim međuizborima, izjavio je u srijedu neimenovani izvor
- The Hill16:15
House Judiciary Committee Chair Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) announced Wednesday he will run for minority leader, formally entering the race to lead House Republicans in the next Congress after they suffered a major blow in the midterms. He will likely face a contentious fight against current House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.). Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.)...
- The Hill16:21
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said Wednesday he thinks Republicans will take back the House in two years despite a Democratic blowout in this year’s midterms. “This Democrat House majority will be led by the most radical and extreme leftists in American history. However, Republicans will never stop fighting to defend the Constitution and protect...
- The Hill16:27
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) will run for minority leader, setting up what will likely be a contentious contest against House Judiciary Committee Chair Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) for the position. A source familiar with Scalise's plans shared them with The Hill, swiftly following news that Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) told staff on Wednesday morning...
- Axios16:30edited after publishing
Republicans' election-night bloodbath has touched off a bitter leadership battle, with both Majority Leader Steve Scalise and Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan vying to replace Mike Johnson as leader of the House GOP. Why it matters: Whoever wins the minority leader post will play a pivotal role in trying to lead Republicans back out of the political wilderness after their crushing midterm losses. It's the second attempt at the top House Republican job for both Scalise (R-La.) and Jordan (R-Ohio)....
- PBS NewsHour16:40edited after publishing
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Johnson won't seek reelection as House speaker after Republican wipeoutIt's a swift rise and fall for Mike Johnson, often seen as an accidental speaker, who nevertheless drew close to President Donald Trump and led the House GOP during a tumultuous era, with one of the slimmest majorities in modern times.
- Süddeutsche Zeitung (Germany)17:03
„Jeder weiß, warum wir verloren haben. Und jede Diskussion darüber, wie es weitergeht, muss dort ansetzen“, sagt der US-Vizepräsident. Der Vorsitzende des Repräsentantenhauses, Mike Johnson, will nicht Minderheitsführer werden.
- NPR News18:14
After Tuesday's bruising defeat for Republicans, House Speaker Mike Johnson will not stay on as minority leader come January.
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- Google News - Top Stories18:14
Mike Johnson will step aside as top House Republican next Congress NPR House Speaker Mike Johnson will not stay on as Republican leader after GOP losses NBC News Speaker Johnson won’t seek reelection as House Republican leader after party’s midterm losses Anchorage Daily News House Republicans swing from "shock" to fury Axios Steve Scalise launches minority leader run , promising ‘consensus-driven’ approach Politico
- tvone.tv23:56
After showing all that confidence that everyone was wrong about the GOP losing, Johnson is tucking his tail and running.
Thu, 5 November 2026
2 reports- MercoPress (South America)07:05Republicans look for culprits after defeat: Speaker of Congress steps aside and Vance points to Iran
Speaker of the US House of Representatives Mike Johnson, a Republican, said he will not seek to continue leading his party in the new Congress, while Vice President JD Vance blamed the Iran war for the Republican defeat in Tuesday’s midterm elections, an explanation President Donald Trump called “largely true” even as he defended the conflict.
- Google News - Top Stories10:00
Capitol agenda: House GOP’s old guard is in for a fight Politico House Speaker Mike Johnson won’t stay on as Republican leader after GOP losses NBC News House Republicans swing from "shock" to fury after elections loss Axios Mike Johnson not running to lead House GOP after historic midterm losses Fox News House Speaker Mike Johnson Won’t Run for Minority Leader WSJ
Fri, 6 November 2026
1 report- The Hill11:00
House Republicans are divided over how to move forward after the party’s devastating election losses, with some calling for an overhaul of the current leadership team and others arguing that President Trump bears much of the blame. Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) told staff on a call Wednesday that he would not run for minority leader,...
Tue, 10 November 2026
14 reports- NPR News10:01
After sweeping losses in the midterm elections, the House GOP will vote on Tuesday to elect a successor to Mike Johnson, who says he's stepping down as the chamber's top Republican.
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- PBS NewsHour15:44
House Republicans will move Tuesday to select their leader in the minority after a brutal drubbing at the polls, with the two candidates being House Majority Leader Steve Scalise of Louisiana and Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan of Ohio.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)19:47
Jordan defeats outgoing House Majority Leader Steve Scalise in closed-door 106-73 vote
- PBS NewsHour19:52
Jordan, who serves as chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, defeated Rep. Steve Scalise of Louisiana in a secret ballot election of Republicans who will serve in the next Congress.
- Al Jazeera English19:54
Ohio Congressman Jim Jordan to succeed Mike Johnson as GOP minority leader, promising unity and a robust opposition.
- Times of India20:08
- South China Morning Post20:21
US House Republicans on Tuesday elected the congressman Jim Jordan as their new leader, turning to an outspoken conservative to steer the party after a crushing midterm defeat that handed Democrats control of the chamber. Jordan, 62, defeated outgoing House Majority Leader Steve Scalise in a contest that pitted calls for a fresh start against arguments for retaining experienced leadership. The vote was 106 to 73 at a closed-door party meeting, according to multiple media reports citing people...
- Axios20:57
House Republicans elected Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) as their new leader Tuesday, handing the reins of the battered GOP conference to one of its most prominent conservative firebrands. Why it matters: Jordan's victory marks a major shake-up in House Republican leadership, elevating a founding member of the hardline Freedom Caucus who campaigned as an alternative to the leaders who presided over the GOP's crushing midterm defeat . Jordan bested Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.), who...
- iDNES (Czechia)21:46
Republikáni ve Sněmovně reprezentantů si do svého čela zvolili konzervativce Jima Jordana. Zákonodárce z Ohia od ledna povede republikánskou menšinu v dolní komoře poté, co strana prezidenta Donalda Trumpa před týdnem jasně prohrála volby do Kongresu. V Senátu, v němž rovněž ztratili většinu, republikány nadále povede John Thune.
- Die Zeit (Germany)22:19
Ein Verbündeter von Donald Trump hat sich in einer internen Abstimmung durchgesetzt. Als Minderheitsführer übernimmt er die historisch kleine Fraktion der Republikaner.
- The Guardian World22:42
Republicans pick Jordan as House leader and John Thune as Senate leader for last two years of Trump’s presidency US politics – live updates Republicans have elected veteran congressman Jim Jordan as their new leader in the House of Representatives, putting a strident defender of Donald Trump at the helm of their conference as they navigate the fallout from sweeping losses in last week’s midterm elections. Jordan will serve as minority leader under the new Congress that begins next year, where...
- Le Monde (France)22:53
L’élu de l’Ohio, figure de l’aile droite du parti, promet de durcir la ligne républicaine à la Chambre, après la déroute du camp Trump aux élections de mi-mandat.
- Google News - Top Stories22:54
Republicans elect Jim Jordan as House minority leader after midterm defeats The Guardian Who is Jim Jordan? Pugnacious Trump ideologue to lead diminished Republican ranks The Guardian Jim Jordan becomes new House GOP leader after closed-door vote, defeating Steve Scalise Fox News Rep. Jim Jordan, Sen. John Thune elected GOP leaders in Congress CNBC GOP nominating speeches Politico
- Google News - Top Stories23:08
Congress live updates as GOP picks House and Senate leaders, Hegseth impeachment vote is killed CBS News Stung by Losses, G.O.P. Chooses Jordan and Thune as Leaders The New York Times Who is Jim Jordan? Pugnacious Trump ideologue to lead diminished Republican ranks The Guardian Jim Jordan becomes new House GOP leader after closed-door vote, defeating Steve Scalise Fox News House Republicans elect Jim Jordan to serve as minority leader next year The Washington Post
Wed, 11 November 2026
7 reports- Google News - Top Stories01:43
House Republicans elect Jim Jordan to serve as minority leader next year The Washington Post Stung by Losses, G.O.P. Chooses Jordan and Thune as Leaders The New York Times Rep. Jim Jordan, Sen. John Thune elected GOP leaders in Congress CNBC Republicans pick new leader to replace Speaker Mike Johnson Deseret News Jim Jordan picked as next House GOP leader: Sound off! Fox News
- Channel News Asia02:13
The Republicans will be the minority party in both chambers of Congress during the final two years of Trump's presidency.
- freerepublic.com03:30
- fox35orlando.com03:30
House Republicans have elected Jim Jordan to lead the House GOP in the 120th Congress, which will be sworn in at noon on January 3, 2027.
- Axios10:10
House Republicans are turning to one of their fiercest fighters to lead their diminished conference after one of their biggest drubbings in decades. Why it matters : Jim Jordan , 62, a founding member of the hardline House Freedom Caucus, has completed a stunning insurgent-to-establishment turn after spending much of his nearly 20 years in Congress battling Republican leaders from the right. The Ohio Republican's victory over House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) represents a bet by...
- salemnews.net19:45
WASHINGTON (AP) — Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio won the race Tuesday to serve as House Republican leader as the party prepares for its new role in the minority and a flurry of Democratic investigations aimed at its standard-bearer in the White House. Jordan, who serves as chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, defeated Rep. […]
- Google News - Top Stories21:11
Longtime GOP leader faces uncertain future after Jim Jordan wins House leadership fight Fox News OSU abuse survivors blast Jim Jordan’s election as House minority leader NBC News Opinion | Jim Jordan offers Republicans more of what doesn’t work MS NOW House GOP bets on MAGA "fighter" Jim Jordan Axios Jim Jordan Will Lead House Republicans Deeper Into the Ditch Bloomberg.com
Thu, 12 November 2026
3 reports- Google News - Top Stories00:20
OSU abuse survivors blast Jim Jordan’s election as House minority leader NBC News With Jim Jordan as leader, House Republicans signal they're ready to fight CBS News Jim Jordan’s win throws the future of the Freedom Caucus into question Politico Longtime GOP leader faces uncertain future after Jim Jordan wins House leadership fight Fox News Opinion | Jim Jordan offers Republicans more of what doesn’t work MS NOW
- Google News - Top Stories09:45
The Freedom Caucus comes to grips with a new reality: They won the war Politico New House Minority Leader Still Faces Old Questions On Ohio State Sexual Abuse Defector Rep. Jim Jordan will lead House Republicans next year. What's his leadership style? NPR OSU abuse survivors blast Jim Jordan’s election as House minority leader NBC News House GOP Saves Hegseth—for Now—and Picks Jordan to Lead WSJ
- Google News - Top Stories11:00
With Jim Jordan as leader, House Republicans signal they're ready to fight CBS News The Freedom Caucus comes to grips with a new reality: They won the war Politico Inside Jim Jordan's effort to usher in new era of Republican leadership: 'He's a fighter' Fox News OSU abuse survivors blast Jim Jordan’s election as House minority leader NBC News House Republicans elect Jim Jordan as minority leader for the next Congress ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos