From The Boston Globe · · 50s
Johnson Steps Down as GOP Leader
House Speaker Mike Johnson won't seek reelection as Republican leader after party's midterm losses.
In brief
House Speaker Mike Johnson won't seek reelection as Republican leader after party's midterm losses. House Speaker Mike Johnson will not seek reelection as House Republican leader after GOP's midterm election losses. Originally reported by The Boston Globe.
Johnson Steps Down
House Speaker Mike Johnson will not seek reelection as Republican leader after party's midterm losses.
Johnson's Background
Johnson won reelection to a sixth term in his Shreveport district for a sixth term in office.
Johnson's Rise
Johnson first won the speaker’s gavel in 2023 after colleagues ousted previous GOP speaker Kevin McCarthy.
Johnson's Role
Johnson led passage of GOP tax breaks and social services cuts signed by Trump.
Leadership Battle
House Republicans will elect new leader next week in battle between Scalise and Jordan.
New Leader
Democrats will nominate Hakeem Jeffries for House minority leader position.
The bottom line
House Speaker Mike Johnson will not seek reelection as House Republican leader after GOP's midterm election losses.
