Republican US House Speaker To Step Down After Midterm Rout

Published 05 Nov 2026, 04:16 IST

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According to ABC News, Johnson informed his staff on Wednesday (local time) that he would not seek the position of House minority leader, following significant Republican losses in Tuesday's elections. Multiple sources familiar with the call confirmed his decision to the network.

— The Tribune
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US Midterm Elections 2026: Johnson, 54, had led the House since October 2023, when he emerged as a compromise candidate after weeks of Republican infighting following the ouster of his predecessor, Kevin McCarthy.

— NDTV

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US Midterm Elections 2026: Johnson, 54, had led the House since October 2023, when he emerged as a compromise candidate after weeks of Republican infighting following the ouster of his predecessor, Kevin McCarthy.

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NDTV Center-Right Adani Group (AMG Media) Current article 05 Nov 2026, 04:16 IST

Republican US House Speaker To Step Down After Midterm Rout

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The Tribune Center The Tribune Trust 04 Nov 2026, 22:57 IST

Democrats seize control of Congress as House Speaker Johnson steps aside, Scalise and Jordan vie for GOP leadership

According to ABC News, Johnson informed his staff on Wednesday (local time) that he would not seek the position of House minority leader, following significant Republican losses in Tuesday's elections. Multiple sources familiar with the call confirmed his decision to the network.

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