Politics · October 12, 2026
Speaker Johnson walks back talk about potentially leaving Congress
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Speaker Mike Johnson has indicated his intention to remain the leader of the House Republican conference regardless of whether the party retains control of the House following the midterm elections. While expressing confidence in maintaining the majority, Johnson stated in a CBS News interview that he expects his colleagues would ask him to continue leading even in a divided government. He has been actively campaigning, with plans to visit 40 districts in 22 states before Election Day.
Speaker Mike Johnson has indicated his intention to remain the leader of the House Republican conference regardless of whether the party retains control of the House following the midterm elections. While expressing confidence in maintaining the majority, Johnson stated in a CBS News interview that he expects his colleagues would ask him to continue leading even in a divided government. He has been actively campaigning, with plans to visit 40 districts in 22 states before Election Day.