Published Nov 3, 2026, 7:00 PM ET · Updated 9 days ago · 9 sources

Speaker Johnson Won’t Stay On as GOP Leader After Midterm Rout

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Speaker Johnson Won’t Stay On as GOP Leader After Midterm Rout

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.