DNC: Mike Johnson Steps Down From House GOP Leadership After Historic Defeat in the Midterm Elections
November 05, 2026
November 05, 2026
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release:
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November 4, 2026
NEW: Mike Johnson Steps Down From House GOP Leadership After Historic Defeat in the Midterm Elections
After Donald Trump and Republicans were roundly defeated in last night's midterm elections, House Speaker Mike Johnson announced today that he will not seek a leadership position in the upcoming Congress. In Johnson's lett . . .
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November 4, 2026
NEW: Mike Johnson Steps Down From House GOP Leadership After Historic Defeat in the Midterm Elections
After Donald Trump and Republicans were roundly defeated in last night's midterm elections, House Speaker Mike Johnson announced today that he will not seek a leadership position in the upcoming Congress. In Johnson's lett . . .