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Mike Johnson rules out bid for House minority leader role
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Mike Johnson has ruled out seeking House minority leader after Republicans lost their majority in the midterm elections, according to multiple reports. His decision leaves the party’s top House leadership role open as it prepares to regroup after the defeat.
The announcement came shortly after reports said Jim Jordan, the Ohio Republican who chairs the House Judiciary Committee, was planning an effort to oust Johnson and claim the role. Jordan previously sought the House Republicans’ top position after Kevin McCarthy lost the speakership in 2023, but failed to win enough votes from members.
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In short
- Johnson will not run for House minority leader.
- Republicans must choose a new top House leader.
- Jim Jordan was reportedly preparing a bid.
How this story developed
- 10 minutes ago Mike Johnson has reportedly said he will not seek to become House minority leader after Republicans lost their majority in the midterms. His decision leaves the party’s top House leadership position open and could shape how Republicans regroup after the defeat.
- 24 minutes ago Mike Johnson has ruled out seeking House minority leader after Republicans lost their majority in the midterm elections, according to multiple reports. His decision leaves the party’s top House leadership role open as it prepares to regroup after the defeat.
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Originally published by The Guardian as “Mike Johnson says he will not pursue House minority leader role – reports”.