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Mike Johnson says he will not pursue House minority leader role - reports
The Guardian • • nation
Key Points:
- House Speaker Mike Johnson has announced he will not seek the role of minority leader after Republicans lose their House majority following a poor midterm performance.
- Johnson’s decision opens the path for other Republicans to vie for the top party leadership position in the House.
- Ohio Republican Jim Jordan, chair of the House Judiciary Committee, is reportedly planning to challenge Johnson for minority leader, continuing his previous attempts to lead House Republicans.
- Louisiana Representative Steve Scalise, the current majority leader, is also considered a candidate for the minority leader role, having previously competed for House Speaker in 2023.
- The leadership race remains fluid as key Republican figures position themselves for control of the party’s House caucus.
